Q: Should I choose lowering springs, coilovers, or air suspension lowering on my Tesla?
Each option serves different purposes based on your driving goals and budget. Lowering springs offer a cost-effective solution with minimal installation hassle – they simply replace your factory springs with stiffer, lower units that reduce ride height while maintaining the original damper. This option is ideal for owners seeking a clean aesthetic with modest handling improvements. Coilovers provide complete adjustability of spring rate, ride height, and damping characteristics, allowing fine-tuning for both street and track use. They require more installation expertise but offer superior performance and adaptability if you plan to modify your car further. Air suspension systems (like Tesla’s air suspension upgrade) deliver the ultimate in adjustability, allowing on-the-fly ride height changes for different driving modes and terrains – perfect for owners who want maximum versatility without sacrificing daily drive comfort. Unplugged Performance recommends springs for style-focused owners, coilovers for performance enthusiasts, and air systems for those seeking both comfort and capability.
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short and simple ... NIGHT and DAY difference when turning in and out of turns and really felt as if the car was on RAILS.Had a track day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and when going through its famous "bowl" Turn 13 I felt planted and gave me confidence to push it more lap by lap. Overall best...
garciajorge521
October 05, 2022
Best spoiler out there for your Tesla! Looks and fits so much better than the stock one while improving range at the same time! Spoiler fitment is perfect and still holding on tight 18 months in. It’s the perfect size and the carbon weave is awesome. Great value and looks. Don’t even consider...
zackfeldstein9
September 24, 2022
Purchased the sway bar for my plaid about a year ago after hearing good things about it on the Tesla forum. Unfortunately, I got super busy and I didn’t get a chance to install it until recently. Very happy with the purchase and there’s a very noticeable improvement in handling. The car also...
ANDREW G.
May 25, 2023
I tried the sports dynamic kit because I wanted a lower center of gravity for autocross. That it has a stock/sports spec that can be relatively easily modified was a draw, in addition to the idea that these are a fixed bracket that sets in place. The installation was indeed quite straight forwards,...
Nick N.
November 05, 2025
What a difference this sway bar made to my Model S Plaid. This helps correct the body roll the car has from the factory. I have much more confidence taking turns at a higher speed, and freeway on-ramps have become extremely fun. I would highly recommend upgrading your sway bar in the Model S!
D. H.
September 08, 2022
Installed the Tesla Cybertruck 50” Double Row LED Light Bar from Unplugged Performance (48V UP INVINCIBLE). This light bar is incredibly bright with a great beam pattern that lights up the road (and trails) like daylight. The custom brackets make installation straightforward and the fitment looks...
Mandatory F.
April 07, 2026
The pictures on the website does not do justice. the wheels look extremely beautiful. Kirk was extremely helpful, and coordination was amazing. My wheels are gloss black, not able to add a picture to the review if not would do it. I went with slightly bigger wheels 20x10.5 front and 20X11 back. ...
hari_kb
March 31, 2024
Blake, one of the Unplug Performance representatives called me at just the right time about sway bars planned what day I will be able to go out early that way I still have time to go home and if I needed anything else done to my car they were able to help Including a alignment that was past due for...
isaahanna79
October 21, 2022
Absolutely love it. Compliments on it all the time. I've had people compare the look to a Porsche or even a McLaren. Beyond the good looks, it also gave me some better front downforce. I often take my car to the track and some hard canyon runs so the functionality of it was pretty important to me.
Andrew P.
September 16, 2022
Essential upgrade for Model S and especially a Gen 1 which has excess rear negative camber which contributes to significant uneven tire wear.
Combine that with a proper Unplugged alignment and your Model S will be driving better than it did from the factory.
Brandon
March 18, 2026
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