CitiesSprinter
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Here are my impressions on the performance boost after pulling the "trigger" very early this AM in my garage. Seconds later, my car buzzed, whirred and the screen went blank, followed by a quick reboot. Once my TM3 regathered its composure, I looked onto my driving menu, and lo and behold, "CHILL | STANDARD" became "CHILL | SPORT" Voila' Game ON! I slept well afterwards like a seven year old kid on the night before Christmas!
My Setup: 2019 LRAWD with Performance Boost, 9/2019 build, stock 18" Aero Rims with the Primacy tires, 990 rear motor.
I just went out for a "drive" earlier this evening after the boost was applied early this AM.. 80% SOC, 51F, flat roads and man.. you've gotta be half-dead NOT to notice the difference at launch, and especially from 40mph up.. TONS more oomph there.. Of course, not quite P3D levels, but sheesh it feels like 80% of the way there, in spite of the numbers others have reported.. To me, it's the feeling, not just the numbers... This will keep me happy for a good while. I can now feel the blood rush to the back of my 'noggin now right after liftoff.. I did about eight or so launches, and now, stuff flies all over the cabin during acceleration!
Prior to the upgrade, the launch off the line felt a little "casual" until you were at speed.. Now, there's more of a rush to it. I need to test it out on the same test route that I used to test drive a P3D a couple of months ago for a comparison. The P3D felt like "teleporting" in Asteroids, to the other side of the intersection. I still need to compare that, as I was on an open road to test today. In everyday driving, my wife took it out for an errand, and unknowingly noticed the power just casually around town too. She usually drives in "Chill", but I had it in "Sport", soooo.. "Hey hubby, how come it's so fast now?"
In short, IMHO, the upgrade is TOTALLY WORTH IT, for those that feel stuck with LR AWD, with the desire for more acceleration and not willing to go through the hassle of selling it for a P3D.. (me).
I have ZERO buyers remorse here for this upgrade. My wife even approves..
Of course, for those that haven't yet pulled the trigger on purchasing a Model 3 yet, try to get a Stealth or Performance version.. even more thrills.. Otherwise, this "Acceleration Boost" package is a worthy upgrade, IMHO.
Attention Tesla Upgrade Product Managers: Thank YOU!! Track mode package please for autocrossing, and MORE POWER please!! =) (Don't worry.. It's okay,, because the Performance will be upgraded soon with 100kWh Battery Ludicrous mode, if the tea leaves read correctly!)
My Setup: 2019 LRAWD with Performance Boost, 9/2019 build, stock 18" Aero Rims with the Primacy tires, 990 rear motor.
I just went out for a "drive" earlier this evening after the boost was applied early this AM.. 80% SOC, 51F, flat roads and man.. you've gotta be half-dead NOT to notice the difference at launch, and especially from 40mph up.. TONS more oomph there.. Of course, not quite P3D levels, but sheesh it feels like 80% of the way there, in spite of the numbers others have reported.. To me, it's the feeling, not just the numbers... This will keep me happy for a good while. I can now feel the blood rush to the back of my 'noggin now right after liftoff.. I did about eight or so launches, and now, stuff flies all over the cabin during acceleration!
Prior to the upgrade, the launch off the line felt a little "casual" until you were at speed.. Now, there's more of a rush to it. I need to test it out on the same test route that I used to test drive a P3D a couple of months ago for a comparison. The P3D felt like "teleporting" in Asteroids, to the other side of the intersection. I still need to compare that, as I was on an open road to test today. In everyday driving, my wife took it out for an errand, and unknowingly noticed the power just casually around town too. She usually drives in "Chill", but I had it in "Sport", soooo.. "Hey hubby, how come it's so fast now?"
In short, IMHO, the upgrade is TOTALLY WORTH IT, for those that feel stuck with LR AWD, with the desire for more acceleration and not willing to go through the hassle of selling it for a P3D.. (me).
I have ZERO buyers remorse here for this upgrade. My wife even approves..
Of course, for those that haven't yet pulled the trigger on purchasing a Model 3 yet, try to get a Stealth or Performance version.. even more thrills.. Otherwise, this "Acceleration Boost" package is a worthy upgrade, IMHO.
Attention Tesla Upgrade Product Managers: Thank YOU!! Track mode package please for autocrossing, and MORE POWER please!! =) (Don't worry.. It's okay,, because the Performance will be upgraded soon with 100kWh Battery Ludicrous mode, if the tea leaves read correctly!)
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