Understood, but I owned the EVO from 2005 to 2008... the "off the shelf" performance measuring gear that was affordable wasn't that accurate back then
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Anyone regret buying the Acceleration Boost for their Model Y?
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Understood, but I owned the EVO from 2005 to 2008... the "off the shelf" performance measuring gear that was affordable wasn't that accurate back then
Keith
Since it was a 93 I have to guess 3000GT VR-4? I had a 95 3000GT VR-4, a 1992 Galant VR-4, 1996 3000GT VR-4 spyder, 2003 EVO, 2005 EVO RS, and 2008 EVO MR... can you tell I like AWD cars?Nice.
The 93 Vr4 we had was definitely fast but my Y is definitely faster
Keith
I am the same way about AWD cars. Often lived in crappy climates but also appreciated the ability to launch hard. I veered from the Diamond Star cars to Subies for a while.
The AWD combined with all the torque at idle sure makes these things fun to launch. Not as much shock to a drivetrain as when you might be a bit careless releasing the clutch too. Or when the tires hook up a bit better than you thought. Not much fine breaking a driveshaft or axle at the line.
That is what I love about these cars is they are just fast enough to be fun and be a pretty reliable daily driver.
The AWD combined with all the torque at idle sure makes these things fun to launch. Not as much shock to a drivetrain as when you might be a bit careless releasing the clutch too. Or when the tires hook up a bit better than you thought. Not much fine breaking a driveshaft or axle at the line.
That is what I love about these cars is they are just fast enough to be fun and be a pretty reliable daily driver.
whisperingshad
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Yes awd, aws twin turbo, 300hp, active aero, 5 spd, custom from factory charcoal interior.
One of the things I like here is the community seems to have car enthusiasts and tech enthusiasts rather than being exclusively fanatical Tesla advocates I love cars in General, EV torque is wonderful, and AWD EV torque is even better
Keith
I love cars in General, EV torque is wonderful, and AWD EV torque is even better Keith
I drove an M3P again today. That is how I want the MYP to run. So give me the MYP with an optional acceleration boost and that would probably be my perfect daily driver.
The really odd thing about the MYP, MY LR, M3P and M3 LR, is their trap speeds through the quarter are all almost identical across the board. Typically about 113-115 mph. So I'd bet Tesla is dialing it back on the MYP and M3P on the top end quite a bit as their trap speeds aren't showing any real HP advantage compared to their launches. Or maybe a better way to look at it, they allow more torque off the line and don't do that much with HP boosts.
The really odd thing about the MYP, MY LR, M3P and M3 LR, is their trap speeds through the quarter are all almost identical across the board. Typically about 113-115 mph. So I'd bet Tesla is dialing it back on the MYP and M3P on the top end quite a bit as their trap speeds aren't showing any real HP advantage compared to their launches. Or maybe a better way to look at it, they allow more torque off the line and don't do that much with HP boosts.
whisperingshad
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whisperingshad
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LOL, maybe
My Ideal would be the same, minus the big rims, lower suspension...in fact I want better suspension
whisperingshad
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exactly. I mean i had to buy things that i should have to since the design is meh(cupholder clip, side door inserts, center console inserts). My biggest gripe is the seatbelt needs to be able to go lower for us shorter ppl.The things people are removing and replacing with aftermarket
Bring back the stealth model, or a variant with better suspension and lightweight wheels/tires. Some cheesy spoiler, aluminum pedal covers, stiffer ride and slightly lower ride height, doesn't make it a performance model. Nor does some atrocious wide wheel body kit either.
AMG and BMW M cars are good models to emulate even if not in all areas of options. How about an MYP S model done right? Their approach to the Y was like something my son when he was 10 would have dreamed up. At least the M3P has the track mode as a plus. Now that is at least out of the box thinking that Tesla typically shows and more than what was put into the rest of the "performance" package.
AMG and BMW M cars are good models to emulate even if not in all areas of options. How about an MYP S model done right? Their approach to the Y was like something my son when he was 10 would have dreamed up. At least the M3P has the track mode as a plus. Now that is at least out of the box thinking that Tesla typically shows and more than what was put into the rest of the "performance" package.
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Hahabye
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I take delivery of my MYLR tomorrow morning and I will purchase the Acceleration Boost tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait!!!!
My wife and I just got boost for our Model Y and LOVE IT
TBH - that is what I am going to have to do so my wife doesn't notice it. I specifically got a credit card to charge the AB and some other Tesla accessories so they will fly under the radar as long as possible. ;-)
I finally have a delivery date for this coming week. I am pretty excited.
I finally have a delivery date for this coming week. I am pretty excited.
God no. It's fantastic. And no, I didn't tell my wife but she also loves how fast it is. Win, win!
Hahabye
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I took my boss for a drive earlier and she asked me to show her how fast my car was. No joke, she had her sunglasses resting on top of her head and when I floored it they flew into the backseat
I have found the faster my cars/bikes are, the less likely my wife will be with me. That can be a good/bad thing but it illustrates that it can really suck to be a passenger in a fast vehicle at times. So I've learned to not take her on any of my toys that are pretty quick.
When our MS shows up, I'll probably need to keep it in chill mode all the time when she is in the car.
When our MS shows up, I'll probably need to keep it in chill mode all the time when she is in the car.
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