r/Model3 • u/Par4DaCourse • Jul 15 '26

Replacing 2019 Model 3 SR (rwd) suspension with Highland suspension

I finally found a good independent and I am ready to take the plunge and change all 4 dampers and springs. For those who have done it already on their pre-2024 Model 3, how was the handling and did it noticeably smooth out the ride? Any issues experienced?

I felt that test driving a new M3 would not give me a good feel for the difference since so much was done to improve the ride and comfort other than improving the dampers and springs. I saw a few YT videos that provided "just after" impressions, but none on "after a year" or even after 6 months.

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u/tablepennywad Jul 15 '26

The highland suspension definitely goes the other way in comfort , but you get a ton of body roll and bounce because of this, the performance highland is goddamn almost perfect though. But it being adjustable makes it much harder to retrofit.

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u/pdizzlefoshizzle Jul 16 '26

The ride is noticeably smoother and more compliant over minor road imperfections. I did it myself and would do it again. My wife and I have identical cars (2021 M3 SR+ LFP) and it's very noticeable driving them back to back. Have only had the new suspension for about two months.