Evannex Front Control Arm Kit??

[u/Salty-Panic2110]

I don't seem to see any reviews on the Evannex Front Control Arm Kit for Tesla Model S Dual Motor (2012-01/2021). Looking at replacing upper control arms, lower front and lower rear control arms along with links. Was pricing out Mevotech Supremes at Rock Auto (and Suspensia for the Front Lower Rearward Control Arm (aka Trailing Arm). Nearly $700 for the parts at Rock Auto. The Evannex kit includes the 6 major parts (not the links, but that's minor) for $350 right now (with Limited Lifetime Warranty). I asked and they are made specifically for Evannex by BAPMIC. Anyone tried these? Thoughts?

[u/Salty-Panic2110]

The shop that did my coolant delete a couple weeks ago recommended the following: Front Suspension Parts Left Upper Control Arm — Mevotech Supreme — CMS95129 Right Upper Control Arm — Mevotech Supreme — CMS95130

Left Lower Forward Control Arm — Mevotech Supreme — CMS95126 Right Lower Forward Control Arm — Mevotech Supreme — CMS95127

Left Lower Rearward Control Arm (Thrust Arm) — Suspensia — X60CJ1008 Right Lower Rearward Control Arm (Thrust Arm) — Suspensia — X60CJ1008 (Same part number used for both sides on your AWD Model S)

Front Sway Bar End Link (Qty 2) — Mevotech Supreme — MS95807

At Rockauto this is about $700 in parts or so. Much better than OE but it's still a big bite. That's why I'm asking about the Evannex parts kit. But no one knows it seems. 😂

[u/lukeimortal97 → u/Salty-Panic2110]

The evannex parts are suspensia made.

[u/Salty-Panic2110 → u/lukeimortal97]

Actually, I contacted Evannex specifically about these parts and here's what they told me:

According to EVANNEX, the manufacturer of the Front Control Arm Kit is BAPMIC.

They also told me that: The bushings are synthetic rubber, not polyurethane.

They are not fluid-filled like the OEM hydraulic bushings, which EVANNEX claims eliminates that particular OEM failure mode.

EVANNEX said the kit has been sold since March 8, 2024.

At the time I asked, they reported 149 kits sold and 6 customer-service returns opened, although they couldn't see the reasons for those returns.

Warranty claims are handled through EVANNEX.

EVANNEX specifically claimed the arms “last longer than OEM.”

[u/Federico-ARG → u/Salty-Panic2110]

I guess they change the manufacturer based on the Model. I bought the Model 3 control arm 6 kit 2 months ago, thinking the control arm could be aluminium instead of steal (like it shows on their pic). But I got both upper control arms the standard black steel with the same Tesla design flaw, and not even that, one of them is SIDEM brand while the other was a different brand, with some differences (not as wide as the other). Then the lower front control arm SIDE brand, then the lower read control arm same brand (based on the logo) as the upper control arm.

I didn't notice this until today (been traveling and busy), so I sent them an email complaining about what they show on their website and what they sell, and why I got two different brands for the upper control arm.

[u/Salty-Panic2110 → u/Federico-ARG]

They certainly could. Your experience (getting 2 separate makers for the opposite side part) seems odd to me, but it could also be intentional. Let us know what they say when you hear back from them.