Are there any aftermarket suspension options for my 2015 85D w/coil? I can't stand the rough ride

[MileHighMotoring]

I've had the car in for service maybe 7-8 times for the suspension. It bounces our noggins like bobbleheads, churns our stomachs, and throws us around. Tesla days it's normal and fine.

Is there an aftermarket suspension or shock setup that could provide a smoother, softer, more compliant ride? I don't need a sports car.

Thanks!

 

[FLYVMO]

Yes there is: NOVITEC - Tesla Model S - Catalog - novitecgroup.com

Scroll through to suspension, 2 versions available. With adjustable levels of compression/rebound it looks like

 

[The Duke]

Have you tried different wheel size and tires? Your best ride, all other things being equal, will be with the tallest sidewalls, lightest wheels and lightest rotors.

Have you driven other Teslas to compare ride?

 

[MileHighMotoring]

No, haven't gotten new wheels or changed sizes, I have the standard 19"ers. I've gotten new tires and they had no effect at all.

I have driven lots of Teslas. Mine's the worst I've driven, including plenty of ancient loaners.

 

[s.kuo]

Has anyone here changed to novotec suspensions?

 

[MileHighMotoring]

Still looking for this, I can't stand it.

 

[kev1n]

if you're saying the car bounces, that actually means the ride is too soft for you. sounds like you want a more stiff suspension setup

 

[InternetDude]

I have a 2015 85D with coils too. It can be "bouncy" depending on the road surface. I've tried to make that better by lowering my tire pressure. What pressure are you running? My car decal calls for 50 psi which is way too high. I run more like 42-44 psi. It definitely helps.

 

[dipper]

if you're saying the car bounces, that actually means the ride is too soft for you. sounds like you want a more stiff suspension setup

I think he meant jawing ride. He wants Caddy soft, not Euro suspension hard.

 

[The Duke]

If you have a love affair with your car (like me), get lighter rims and lighter brake discs. This will not change the firmness overall, but the initial bang as you hit bumps is noticeably less. I suggest this assuming you have tried tire pressures.

 

[sorka]

If you think that's bad, you should try a pre April P85D with the plus suspension. It's about 3 times stiffer than your 85D

 

[FlatSix911]

Yes there is: NOVITEC - Tesla Model S - Catalog - novitecgroup.com

Scroll through to suspension, 2 versions available. With adjustable levels of compression/rebound it looks like

Is pricing available?