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Air suspension? Really?
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Rice&Curry
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Air suspension on MY will major change not just sw update and hence it will not happen so soon as MY is anyway selling well and demand outstrips supply. However, other vehicles which do not have air suspension ( just shocks and coils springs) are substantially more comfortable than MY, so this is something which i fail to understand especially when you are paying north of 50K for the MY.
Jigglypuff
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I seriously doubt it. Active suspension would be a cheaper, more sensible option. Preferably MR shocks.
Are you talking about this rumor from August, 2017: Tesla Model 3 to have smart air suspension with dual motor next year, says Elon Musk
Or this one from April, 2018: Tesla Model 3 with dual motor and air suspension spotted on race track - potentially 'Performance' version
Or this one from February, 2020: Tesla leaks new air suspension coming for Model 3 [Elon denies]
Or this one from October, 2021: Tesla Model 3/Y air suspension resurfaces in latest firmware update
Or this one from April, 2018: Tesla Model 3 with dual motor and air suspension spotted on race track - potentially 'Performance' version
Or this one from February, 2020: Tesla leaks new air suspension coming for Model 3 [Elon denies]
Or this one from October, 2021: Tesla Model 3/Y air suspension resurfaces in latest firmware update
And with the Ford MachE’s mag lev ride, MY needs to catch up quickly in the ride quality department.
Lucas007
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It’s one of the ‘upgrades’ I wonder if you actually want though? My experience with air suspension was Mercedes ML/GLE and it was great….. when it was working. Even aftermarket parts were eye watering $$ and when it came to the dampers, they needed to be done in pairs so doubled the price.
I’ve not driven in a Y, but a few people have commented on hard ride especially for the P, so air would be a good upgrade. It would however open it up to potentially higher maintenance IMO.
I’ve not driven in a Y, but a few people have commented on hard ride especially for the P, so air would be a good upgrade. It would however open it up to potentially higher maintenance IMO.
The MYP ride is excellent, not sure why people complain so much about it. No one in the family ever mentioned anything about being bumpy or not comfortable. To be honest, I love the way it drives. I am running the stock wheels and recently replaced the summer tires with the Michellin all season.
laservet
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DavidPetr.: ...one man's, family's opinion. It's an ongoing discussion here.
Where do you live? What surfaces do you drive on? What kind of car are you coming from?
There are some roads in LA (Shreveport), TX (DFW), etc. where the road causes the stock LR suspension to go airborne. The jarring slap is severe.
Where do you live? What surfaces do you drive on? What kind of car are you coming from?
There are some roads in LA (Shreveport), TX (DFW), etc. where the road causes the stock LR suspension to go airborne. The jarring slap is severe.
Given the way my BMW's repair / maintenance costs ballooned after I had it for four years, I'm all for minimizing the number of potentially breakable parts on my car. Part of what has me psyched about getting a Tesla is that after any initial issues are sorted out, I expect relatively modest maintenance costs, at least until the battery ages out.
Every ICE vehicle I've owned (Honda, VW, MINI, BMW) over the past 25 years has needed significant repair work after the factory warranty expired. While many Tesla components are crazy expensive to repair, I'm hopeful that my long term costs will be better than with my previous ICE vehicles.
I am in the Boston area and coming from X3 35i. Again, I love the handling while driving on regular highways and city streets and will not change the way it rides.
HAHAHA! You didn't list Toyota. 2014 Avalon Hybrid Limited, now at 130k miles...ZERO issues. But...it rides...like a TOYOTA (Buick)...
Wrong , not everyone I am an example. However, think and do whatever makes you happy (including disliking my posts)
Okay. Your sample size of one is noted.Wrong , not everyone I am an example. However, think and do whatever makes you happy (including disliking my posts)
