I couldn't find a thread about track time and racing in general on Model Y. Is anyone else using Model Y Performance for autocross or lapping?
On our local autocross events there are multiple Model 3s - one is always 1st/2nd, another two are usually in top 10 (out of 80 cars). I don't feel significant difference on the same lap between Model 3 and Model Y. Of course, I can't show similar time to those guys on Model 3s - but not because Model 3 is significantly better on track than Model Y, but just because I'm not as good as a driver
Few observations:
1. Model Y Performance is definitely track capable. Brakes are good, low center of gravity is great, car rotates like a sport car, not like an SUV. I didn't have any problems with overheating yet.
2. You don't feel the lack of power. Top speed on the exit of straight line is comparable to Corvettes and 911s.
3. AWD does a phenomenal job is keeping the car neutral. It doesn't prone to understeer or oversteer. Feel like Subaru WRX if you know what I mean.
4. There is a noticeable power cut off between harsh braking and full throttle. When you break hard and go through the turn, you can't use full power for a second. Plus, I don't feel that power kicks in 100% until I return the wheel to the straight position. That's a bummer. On Model 3 it is addressed by enabling Track Mode, but we don't have it in Y.
5. Having two sets of tires on the same Uberturbine wheels, I can say that Michelin Pilot 4S is a way better tire then stock Pirellis. Pirellis are quiet and more comfortable on the road, but they don't have simillar grip. That is very noticeable.
6. Model Y has plenty of headroom for the helmet.
7. It is good to keep state of charge above 70%. After that I feel that power is slightly degraded. My best lap times are usually on 80% state of charge - full regen to help with braking, still peak power output.
On our local autocross events there are multiple Model 3s - one is always 1st/2nd, another two are usually in top 10 (out of 80 cars). I don't feel significant difference on the same lap between Model 3 and Model Y. Of course, I can't show similar time to those guys on Model 3s - but not because Model 3 is significantly better on track than Model Y, but just because I'm not as good as a driver
Few observations:
1. Model Y Performance is definitely track capable. Brakes are good, low center of gravity is great, car rotates like a sport car, not like an SUV. I didn't have any problems with overheating yet.
2. You don't feel the lack of power. Top speed on the exit of straight line is comparable to Corvettes and 911s.
3. AWD does a phenomenal job is keeping the car neutral. It doesn't prone to understeer or oversteer. Feel like Subaru WRX if you know what I mean.
4. There is a noticeable power cut off between harsh braking and full throttle. When you break hard and go through the turn, you can't use full power for a second. Plus, I don't feel that power kicks in 100% until I return the wheel to the straight position. That's a bummer. On Model 3 it is addressed by enabling Track Mode, but we don't have it in Y.
5. Having two sets of tires on the same Uberturbine wheels, I can say that Michelin Pilot 4S is a way better tire then stock Pirellis. Pirellis are quiet and more comfortable on the road, but they don't have simillar grip. That is very noticeable.
6. Model Y has plenty of headroom for the helmet.
7. It is good to keep state of charge above 70%. After that I feel that power is slightly degraded. My best lap times are usually on 80% state of charge - full regen to help with braking, still peak power output.