Model 3 "Performance Brake Calipers" just red or different altogether?

[juanmedina]

I really hope the base performance version get all of these:

Tesla didn’t skimp on the suspension bits: upper and lower A arms of steel and composite overmolding with virtual steer axis geometry, twin-tube coilovers and anti-roll bar in front; in the rear, a multi-link geometry, also with twin-tube shocks and anti-roll bar.

 

[SD_Engnr]

I really hope the base performance version get all of these:

Nah. If you don't need/want the brake upgrade, why would you need/want the upgraded suspension bits? (Partly joking, partly not).

 

[juanmedina]

Nah. If you don't need/want the brake upgrade, why would you need/want the upgraded suspension bits? (Partly joking, partly not).

I don't want the expensive giant heavy anchors 20" wheels.... not the other stuff......and the pedals

 

[MP3Mike]

Does the standard Model 3 have twin tube coil-overs and twin-tube shocks? Or is that an upgrade?

 

[SD_Engnr]

I don't want the expensive giant heavy anchors 20" wheels.... not the other stuff......and the pedals

I hear you. I'm hopeful that my lightweight 19s with Michelin PSS from my current car fit well. If they do, I'll be selling my 20s. If not, I'll source a lightweight set that does fit, and then sell. Fingers crossed!

 

[vletnguyen]

man.. if that (suspension upgrade) isnt included in the base performance then might have to change my order for a third time.
here's to hoping $11k surcharge over awd includes the software and hardware

 

[eigenv1]

Sounds like the Tesla PS4S's with 500 tread wear rating are optimized for lower rolling resistance to increase range.

Will need a few more reports to verify, but this data point suggests less sticky than the non-OEM PS4S with their 300 rating. Downside would be fewer miles. Serious trackers will want wider wheels. If 19” wheels fit over the big brakes, then 19x9 or wider with stickier rubber should work well. That said, if the performance AWD can do 0-60 in 3.5s with stock tires, there’s room for faster times with stickier tires, if software is not limiting acceleration.

 

[ShaneXman]

Why must Tesla be so vague on everything...

 

[Petra]

I really hope the base performance version get all of these:

That whole section is just a general description of the suspension design for the Model 3... same can be said for the RWD car.

 

[juanmedina]

man.. if that (suspension upgrade) isnt included in the base performance then might have to change my order for a third time.
here's to hoping $11k surcharge over awd includes the software and hardware

No way to find out....pisses me off

 

[SD_Engnr]

No way to find out....pisses me off

I wonder if the tear down by Munro discusses anything regarding the suspension on the LR 3?

 

[Uncle Paul]

The whole big wheel thing began when people needed to go to larger diameter wheels to fit bigger brakes on their track cars. Soon became a style statement, often with the small brakes still inside the giant wheels.

Bigger wheels with thinner tires look great, but they ride rough, get less fuel economy, break easier over pot holes, wear faster, cost more, weigh more and generally handle worse.

 

[TheLocNar]

I really hope the base performance version get all of these:

lol Fat chance.

 

[thewishmaster]

Just for fun I checked the configurator again and here is the new description for the wheels/brakes section of the Performance Upgrade package:

 

[ShaneXman]

Just for fun I checked the configurator again and here is the new description for the wheels/brakes section of the Performance Upgrade package:

I just saw that in my configurator as well. So I guess it's confirmed for certain, it's truly a big brake kit and not just the standard calipers painted red (even though we could see that they were different). The configurator specifically states, "Larger, stiffer calipers", and then we also have confirmation of the "two-piece discs" (which we could also see from the scalloped portion in pictures). At least we're getting some solid information now. Cheers!


-Shane

 

[Msjulie]

At least we're getting some solid information now. Cheers!

Indeed. Kinda a bummer that the suspension drop is with the big brake and rim bits.. I suppose there is the aftermarket... bigger bummer is that most folks on these forums (guessing) already ordered their cars based on the sheer weight of .... guessing...

 

[SD_Engnr]

Indeed. Kinda a bummer that the suspension drop is with the big brake and rim bits.. I suppose there is the aftermarket... bigger bummer is that most folks on these forums (guessing) already ordered their cars based on the sheer weight of .... guessing...

Yep, I ordered on a sheer guess (and a hope and a wish for additional goodies - special modes/ludicrous etc).

I may be selling my springs for aftermarket if it's not a low enough drop, and possibly the 20s. Who's interested??

 

[ShaneXman]

Yep, I ordered on a sheer guess (and a hope and a wish for additional goodies - special modes/ludicrous etc).

I may be selling my springs for aftermarket if it's not a low enough drop, and possibly the 20s. Who's interested??

+1...

I WILL be selling my springs and 20's from the get-go...


-Shane

 

[SD_Engnr]

+1...

I WILL be selling my springs and 20's from the get-go...


-Shane

Have you already decided on the replacements?

 

[ShaneXman]

Have you already decided on the replacements?

Yes, sir. HRE's on Eibach's. You?


-Shane