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If your Tesla X or S suffers from the common inner tire wear or acceleration shudder issues, this kit will completely eliminate these problems and allow you to both achieve up to 2-5x more life out of your rear tires as well as prevent premature half shaft wear. Simultaneously, improved handling, responsiveness, aerodynamics, and efficiency can all be seen after the installation of this kit. All our products are made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship for years of endurance and are backed by a 3-year or lifetime warranty.
Acceleration Shudder & Inner Tire Wear On The Model S and X
Many all-wheel drive versions of the Tesla Model S and X suffer from what has come to be known as “acceleration shudder” or vibration that comes from the front end of the vehicle while accelerating at around 35 miles per hour. This problem can also present itself as a clicking or clunking sound from the front of the vehicle also while accelerating through a turn and is symptomatic of premature wear on the front half shafts. It is important to note that vibration in the front of the vehicle could also be coming from another source such as unbalanced tires or Tesla’s built in lane-departure warning, but this type of vibration will likely occur consistently and not only through acceleration.
The source of this problem stems from the outer CV joints in your Tesla’s front half-shafts, which help transmit power from the motor to the front wheels. The chassis for the current day Model S and X are still based on the original Model S in 2012, which only had the rear wheel drive option in mind. During the development of the all wheel drive versions, Tesla made a compromise to mount the front motor in a sub-optimal position rather than redesign the whole chassis ground up, which causes the half shafts to be positioned at an angle that is too extreme for smooth rotation. The front motor sits up much higher than the front wheels so that the half-shafts have to transfer power at a steep angle down to the wheels below which are well off-axis from the motor. Combining such a heavy car with high torque motors and the steep angle of the half-shafts, over time certain parts inside the half-shaft will fatigue and become marred. Once damaged, the half-shafts rolling over the imperfections are then felt as the “acceleration shudder”. Our Alignment Kit 1 lessens the angle of the half-shafts to reduce binding, which both remedies damaged half shafts from worsening and will prevent the damage in the first place if installed before the shudder is felt.
Tesla themselves do not have a permanent fix for this, as they will likely replace both half shafts and also install a new left front drive unit clevis mount in the event that you bring your car in for service. This will typically solve the shudder problem for a little while but not forever, as Tesla owners report the shudder coming back as quickly as 500 miles and up to 10,000 miles. Tesla may not cover this repair under warranty, as they consider it a “wear and tear” issue much like worn tires or brakes. It is possible to have them replace these parts under warranty, but you may need to put up a fight in order for them to do so.
Excessive negative camber and inner tire wear are the other problems you hear with Teslas, with some owners running through tires in as little as 6,000 miles while staying in Tesla’s alignment specifications. If you suffer from this inner tire wear that so many owners experience, you could easily double or triple your tire life as your tires will now be perfectly symmetrical in alignment and wear evenly. Our arms will pay for themselves over the span of a few tires, as our customers usually multiply their tire life by 2-5x after proper installation and alignment. The arms are direct drop-ins for the factory counterparts, meaning they can be installed with ease by an alignment shop or even at home for those who are mechanically inclined. Our installation instructions and videos will also guide you through the process, and we’re always here to help get your Tesla aligned right and driving safe.
Our Alignment Kit 1 for the Tesla Model S/X includes 3 main pieces for the 2012- 01/2021 models. We start with a set of our RSX series ultra-precision lowering links, which allow you to easily and precisely lower your Tesla to help level the angle of the half shaft and reduce binding. We recommend setting them to the -4 setting for half shaft protection, but our links are able to adjust down to -20 for those who are chasing the look. You may notice a drop in ride quality past the -6 setting, and only a slight drop in height is required to reduce wear on your half-shafts. Also in the kit are our new SX-2 and TSX-2 adjustable camber and toe arms. Both of these arms are installed in place of your current rear control arms to allow you to set a perfect alignment.
Our Kits come in three variations, fabricated primarily of a forged and heat treated high grade aluminum and anodized in the matte red, natural, and black finishes for great corrosion resistance. The red and natural versions come with a 3-year warranty, while the black version comes with lifetime warranty. The lifetime warranty version also comes with our new patent pending multi-alignment recall scale, allowing the user to preset multiple alignments and then recall them without the need to revisit an alignment shop. These are both firsts in the automotive world and quite helpful for those who like to race their cars on the weekends. With our multi-alignment kit installed, you can set alignment for the track, drag strip, and the street at any time.
Why Choose N2ITIVE
At N2ITIVE we give you the highest quality parts and craftsmanship at a reasonable price. Everything we create is meticulously thought-out, precision engineered and tested in both FEA and the real world! All of our components are custom made, nothing off the shelf. Our bushings for example are made in a dedicated factor with high strength steel that’s been electroless nickel plated for amazing wear and corrosion resistance. Each bushing incorporates a Teflon infused Delrin liner for a lifetime of trouble-free, maintenance-free use. You can count on us to only give you the best with our parts, backed with a hassle-free warranty to the original purchaser. Our products are the strongest, safest and most durable aftermarket Tesla parts you can buy, guaranteed! Not to mention that they look incredible…
My 2020 Model X Performance wore out the inside edge of my rear tires at an alarming rate due to negative camber. I got tired of wasting money replacing tires that still had 60% tread left, but was showing thread/steel on the inner edge, so I ordered adjustable camber arms from another company only to have the bushings quickly fail. My research brought me to N2itive, and I installed their Alignment Kit and Lowering Links. The quality of their components and the adjustability are impressive, and I couldn’t be happier with them. Not only did it solve my negative camber tire-wear issue, the shuddering I sometimes felt when accelerating in Ludicrous mode is gone, and it just seems to drive better. Check out my install video: https://youtu.be/32iYH0HZvgI
Tory Hornsby
Tesla Tips & Tricks – Group Admin
N2tive arms (toe and camber) for my 2016 Model X are what I installed. Quality is super and the range for adjustment is far more than normally is needed.
Adjustment is also easy. I also installed lowering links and my car now moves so smoothly.
Can whole heartedly endorse the n2itive solution for any Tesla with shuddering or tire wear issues. Don is no joke, he takes his solution very seriously and delivers iwith expertise, commitment and passion. It has been about 2 years since implementing the solution and the inner tire wear problem is gone.
I bought the kit 1 that comes with the toe and Camber rear arms as well as the lowering links. Install was fairly easy with basic wrenches and torque wrench. They have a youtube video that takes you step by step through the whole process. I used -10 settings all around with 245 45 19 tires. No rubbing on lowest settings. You will however scrape speed bumps if you drive too fast, setting it to medium seems to clear speed bumps easily if you have air suspension in your Model S. My car is the 2016 Model S P100D. Customer support is great! I was able to message them via fb for questions regarding alignment and they were very responsive. I would highly recommend this kit as it got rid of the shudder that you get on full acceleration and it gives the car a low and aggressive look! Thank you for making a solid product!
After discovering that our Tesla X had severe negative camber issues, we were forced to buy brand new tires after only six months of use. We tried to find a solution to the problem, that Tesla couldn’t fix and we stumbled upon the high-end products by In2itive. Don at intuitive has been with us every step of the way. He’s been a valuable resource and not only finding a reputable, experienced and trusted mechanic to install the products, but also helps in finding a local alignment shop that was up to the challenge. He even went as far as looking at the alignment measurements print outs. Thanks to this suggestions, we were able to return the vehicle to the alignment shop in order to get the camber issue dialed in even more effectively. I would highly recommend these aftermarket parts and the customer service experience with In2itive has been bar none.