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Q: What’s involved in installing a coilover system on the Model S Plaid?

Installing coilovers on the Tesla Model S Plaid involves removing the factory air suspension system and replacing it with a fully mechanical adjustable system. The process requires disassembly of the suspension corners, installation of new coilover assemblies, and precise height, damping, and alignment calibration. Because the Plaid’s air suspension includes ride height sensors and software integration, the system must be properly bypassed and coded to prevent error messages. Unplugged Performance offers both DIY-friendly kits and professional installation at our facilities or certified partners. Our coilovers are engineered for a direct fit, but proper setup is key—especially for achieving ideal ride height, comfort, and performance. Post-install alignment is essential to maximize tire life and handling. If you’re unsure whether to DIY or seek professional installation, we highly recommend working with our team or an experienced Tesla performance shop to get the most from your suspension upgrade.

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Just installed the UP super performance lowering springs and they completely changed my car, the handling improvement is incredible, feels like it's on rails.
Loukas P. May 10, 2023
Have these on my 2020 Model 3 for about a year now, running 19x9.5 +35 for the front and rears. Wow, feels like I'm driving a brand new performance car compared to my old stock 18 inch aero wheels. Cruising at high speeds on the freeway makes me feel 100% more confident. With the amount of torque...
Mason October 31, 2025
The UP-05s from Unplugged are a game-changer for my Tesla Model 3 Performance. These wheels have transformed my ride, making the car feel incredibly nimble whether I'm zipping through a Taco Bell drive-thru or carving up some twisty country roads. The aesthetics are on point - these wheels look sick...
dylanfonseca06 November 07, 2024
Been waiting for this part from UP since purchasing my coilovers almost 2 years ago and just perfect timing that old links are completely shot and this totally changed the overall feel of the car and reduced tension. Customer service is excellent and will be doing next upgrades with UP
jdl21292 April 10, 2023
Extremely well built and engineered. Best on the market.
Cordell November 24, 2025
Updated 1 month review of Model Y luxury suspension upgrade. Totally pleased. Huge difference in the comfort of the ride.
gabushman August 27, 2025
I'm currently putting together my custom UP INVINCIBLE® kit from Unplugged Performance with the help of Frank, and the transformation is insane. The lineup includes the HD Front Bumper with the optional 11-inch LED light bar that absolutely lights up the night, the bulletproof Heavy Duty Rear...
CyberRiri December 03, 2025
I purchased the entire suspension front and rear adjustable, and fixed spherical bushing arm sets, along with the rear sway bar for my 2022 Tesla Model S. After the complete UP installation, and spec alignment, the car is a different Monster. Not only it is firm and stable at high speeds, but...
crisonesurf April 21, 2025
After lowering my car I had some bad rear tire wear because I wasn't able to get a good alignment with the stock arms. This was a quick and easy fix :) 10/10
Andrew P. September 07, 2022
A staple product anyone that does any spirited or track driving should have. Significantly improved body roll and feel of the car. Immediate difference in the speeds I was able to take turns.
Andrew P. August 23, 2022
Great add on for your Tesla to really dial in the alignment! Great time to do it is when you’re lowering your car already or getting an alignment anyways. Improving tire wear is very important for me as I drive a lot and been getting more miles/set than ever before. Highly recommend!
zackfeldstein9 September 24, 2022
Love the stance and look.
Alvie P. December 24, 2025
I've covered innovation in the vehicle space for a long time. Mercedes Benz gave me its first ride in its first autonomous vehicle. BMW drove me around SXSW in the first i3 electric all week long. I wrote four books on technology, predicting with each decade-long trends. I have the first video on...
scobleizer February 28, 2023
I received my Model Y in October of 2020. After watching many many YouTube videos I was expecting the Model Y suspension to be rough, it was. Some of the videos mentioned unplugged performance. I was willing to invest the money anticipating a dramatic change just like the YouTube videos I watched....
ktbertel September 19, 2022
I have tracked my m3p twice now at road America and a local track blackhawk farms. The power to pull the car out of corners make it pretty competitive in stock form. The number one complaint was body roll and poor weight transfer into corners. The competition sways eliminated all of those concerns....
nfsu95 September 22, 2022
My 2022 3 Performance was a monster truck in stock form, wasn't pleased with the look or the softness. A car of this caliber shouldn't look this way and thank goodness Unplugged had the fix. I got their Moderate Springs and they are the perfect amount of drop to daily the car. They eliminate the...
850arrrsaylikepirate December 19, 2022
Dramatic improvement over stock brakes! Can’t imagine roll racing or drag racing without them
patch2u17 October 20, 2022
I'm currently putting together my custom UP INVINCIBLE® kit from Unplugged Performance with the help of Frank, and the transformation is insane. The lineup includes the HD Front Bumper with the optional 11-inch LED light bar that absolutely lights up the night, the bulletproof Heavy Duty Rear...
CyberRiri December 04, 2025
I bought the gloss black BBS Flugplatz wheels for my Tesla Model 3 Long Range and I am in Love! They look great with the 255/35ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport tires. I get compliments and heads turn. It sets my Tesla apart from other Model 3s. Hugs the road on every turn. Highly recommend! Unplugged...
epampo55 September 21, 2022
We are loving our new UP Luxury Coilovers on our 2021 Model Y! The improvement is noticeable at level 8, the car handles bumps much more smoothly, and the handling seems to have improved as well. I worked primarily with Kirk and he was great. Very approachable and easy to talk to. He talked...
ejoshuahill June 09, 2023
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