Knightshade
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And the actual PN in the catalog has been the same since launch too.
It says "Tesla" responded as their source but it's unclear if they mean "Official corporate statement" or "Rando level 1 support guy on chat"
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And the actual PN in the catalog has been the same since launch too.
It says "Tesla" responded as their source but it's unclear if they mean "Official corporate statement" or "Rando level 1 support guy on chat"
yerEVan
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I just signed.
I own a "real" P3D- and didn't quite agree with this wish but after reading the posts, I think offering a $$ upgrade to match the P3D- makes sense as long as HW is the same. Good luck folks.
I own a "real" P3D- and didn't quite agree with this wish but after reading the posts, I think offering a $$ upgrade to match the P3D- makes sense as long as HW is the same. Good luck folks.
SammichLover
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SammichLover
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It now is on P- cars, as well. P- being exactly a D, physically. Hardware isn’t an issue.
1) Regen increased by 50%.
2) Gives more leeway in slip angle before reducing drive power.
3) More aggressive and pro-active cooling of the drivetrain, using the Supercan, to avoid power limiting from heat. This is a big one if you’re going to truly use that extra P power curve, as any time you’re @ 60 mph or below you can push 30% more power through. At a minimum that’s 30% more heat, and likely above that because of being near current limits.
4) More aggressive use of brakes to vector torque.
jebinc
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Thank you! Here's tp hoping Tesla offers some sort of "Free" or "For Fee" LR AWD upgrade soon!
gyzmodo
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I guess the obsidian black and track mode still makes it a unicorn.
Less of a unicorn now...
Model 3 performance new 18 inch wheel option now avail 7/15/19
Glamisduner
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The note is gone, but it shows the aero wheels as a greyed out option. I’m sure you can still order from a sales person.
Possibly, but that's the way the interface looked before the changes on July 16.
MagnusMako
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Just thought I'd throw this out there. There is a guy named Phil (aka "Ingineerix"), who also collaborates with Rich Rebuilds. Both are Tesla guru's who have broken down and repaired many Teslas on their own. Phil is currently in the process of transplanting an entire Model 3 drivetrain into a Sprinter van as well.
An interesting bit that caught my eye was looking back at one of Phi's videos giving an overview of the rear Model 3 inverter. In one of the comments someone asked if the inverters were different in the Performance variant compared to the other trims and he stated "Sometimes. It depends on when the car was manufactured". I would trust his statement here and it does make one wonder if there was a change at some point to the P model to have a different inverter. Perhaps this is relevant given how this debate has come up again and as to the feasability of uncorking for AWD owners or what may be involved to do so. I am by no means an expert in this regard but just thought it was worth noting.
An interesting bit that caught my eye was looking back at one of Phi's videos giving an overview of the rear Model 3 inverter. In one of the comments someone asked if the inverters were different in the Performance variant compared to the other trims and he stated "Sometimes. It depends on when the car was manufactured". I would trust his statement here and it does make one wonder if there was a change at some point to the P model to have a different inverter. Perhaps this is relevant given how this debate has come up again and as to the feasability of uncorking for AWD owners or what may be involved to do so. I am by no means an expert in this regard but just thought it was worth noting.
Fair enough. I have an email out to my sales advisor so I’ll find out in the morning.
Edit: actually as I think about it, I don’t remember it that way. I remember only the 20” showing once you selected performance.
superbaka
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I believe the P has the same inverter from the rear but also in the front. AWD has a different, weaker inverter in the front. That was my understanding when I read about this last year.
SammichLover
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Well then why would I bother with spending $ on extra acceleration if its just going to be parked anyway?
P.S. Clearance is a challenge obviously, lift kits may apply, and you're going to be watching like a hawk for keeping your ties onto of things and not stratling high/hard obstructions, but I've found the Tesla fun off in the dirt and mud and such.
P.P.S. If I went back through your posting history during would I happen to find any of your thoughts about Track Mode in that sizable window prior to it being activated on your vehicle?
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SammichLover
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Maybe. But he's not even close infallible. At one point, shortly before Tesla enabled them, he asserted there were no heating elements in the rear seats to be activated.
SammichLover
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Glamisduner
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I wanted track mode but looked into actually going to as track and need to spend way too much. I wouldn't dream of taking a car to the sand dunes or offroad. There's no good attachment point if you need to get pulled out of being stuck from behind.Well then why would I bother with spending $ on extra acceleration if its just going to be parked anyway?
P.S. Clearance is a challenge obviously, lift kits may apply, and you're going to be watching like a hawk for keeping your ties onto of things and not stratling high/hard obstructions, but I've found the Tesla fun off in the dirt and mud and such.
P.P.S. If I went back through your posting history during would I happen to find any of your thoughts about Track Mode in that sizable window prior to it being activated on your vehicle?
If you're going to upgrade your brake rotors or at least pads and fluid, you should also get safety harnesses and seats with pass throughs for 4 or 5 point harnesses. Plus I'd need another set of track tires at the minimum.
Then it's what $500 a session? To expensive for my blood. Or at least it feels that way since the 3 is my daily. I can see testing out taco mode somewhere though, but the opportunity has not come up yet.
But I did really want track mode as I think tracking a 3 would be really fun.
But yea, is a must must people won't need it yet in the states. Maybe on the Autobahn in Germany but I'm not even sure it would be best used there.
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Knightshade
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jebinc
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Knightshade
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The drive unit PN is the same for P and AWD, and has been since launch. And has been confirmed by owners taking pics of the PN on both types of cars.
The DU contains the motor and inverter.
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