Model Y Performance Handling Issues

[djwi]

Hello - we just picked up our second Model Y Performance about a month ago. For some reason, it doesn't handle nearly as well as our first Model Y Performance - the handling just feels off. The first one is very light-footed, planted and the steering is sharp and accurate. This isn't the case with the second one.

I've checked the tire pressures, and they're perfect. Both cars also have the same wheels and Pirelli tires, and both cars have the steering set to sport. The new one does drift a bit to the right, but it may be the crown of the road.

Any ideas what could be causing this? Could it be an alignment issue from the factory? Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks for your help.

 

[alexcue]

I'm no expert on this, but I would definitely have the alignment checked on it. They seem to be hit and miss between samples. Mine seems rock solid, but I don't have a Performance model.

 

[jcanoe]

I'm assuming that the cold tire pressure is correctly set.

 

[djwi]

Yes, the cold tire pressure is spot on with the pressures on the door. Thanks

 

[jcanoe]

Yes, the cold tire pressure is spot on with the pressures on the door. Thanks

You should have your local SC check the alignment of the new MYP, also the steering unit. If needed, have the service technician drive your other MYP for comparison.

 

[2101Guy]

Alignment is def the first thing I'd have checked. In the past (other cars), ive been amazed at how a bad alignment (after I've replaced some suspension parts up front, and the drive to the alignment shop wasnt too far away) can drastically impact a cars handling.