Model Y Performance - Incognito?

[DookieBrown]

So I'm planning on ordering a Model Y Performance at the end of this year.
Here's the catch, I want the Performance incognito meaning I don't want anything external of the car indicating its the Performance trim.
No dual motor sign anywhere.
No red (or orange) line sign.
No red brake calipers. (Grey covers?)
No other labels indicating Performance.

Does anyone know if this is possible?

I might hit up the Tesla store in a few months and ask. I'm not in a huge rush.

Thanks in advanced!

 

[E90alex]

Not from the factory. But you are free to customize it however you want once you own it.

 

[rwiegand]

The number of people who can identify a performance model by sight (or even know they exist, for that matter) is vanishingly small. (I can't) Not sure it's worth the bother.

 

[GH77]

Just remove the spoiler, badging and wheels. Paint the calipers gray. Get some 19” gemini wheels and you’re good to go.

 

[KMC_307]

Just remove the spoiler, badging and wheels. Paint the calipers gray. Get some 19” gemini wheels and you’re good to go.

Exactly. The only indication then is the rear caliper looking different, but that’s only for the real nerds to notice. Other than the mentioned things, the trim of the LR ist exactly the same.

 

[MidBaz]

The red line under 'dual motor' can be removed with a hairdryer and a bit of dental floss. The Carbon spoiler I guess needs the same treatment as ultimately its just stuck on with 3M tape. Wheels can be replaced but that is a significant cost. Calipers can be painted I guess, or I think there are after market caliper covers which maybe could be used. Seems a heck of an effort and expense to go to although I'm sure you have your reasons.

BTW: If you are removing brand new Uberturbines and looking to move them on, let me know

 

[fredzos]

Not from the factory. But you are free to customize it however you want once you own it.

^this. all the customization you can really do is what is available when ordering online.

everything else, its pretty much all on you once you get the car.

DIY projects can be fun

 

[Sweed269]

Tesla only sells it one way.
Keep the spoiler. It increase efficiency and downforce.
Rear brake caliper is just a bolt on cover that can be removed.
Get the 19 Gemini wheels with cover and you can't see the brakes.
Remove the badge if you want too, no one really knows what they are looking at.

 

[Mike728]

Keep the spoiler. It increase efficiency and downforce.

Do you really think the spoiler is functional?

 

[Msicario]

So I'm planning on ordering a Model Y Performance at the end of this year.
Here's the catch, I want the Performance incognito meaning I don't want anything external of the car indicating its the Performance trim.
No dual motor sign anywhere.
No red (or orange) line sign.
No red brake calipers. (Grey covers?)
No other labels indicating Performance.

Does anyone know if this is possible?

I might hit up the Tesla store in a few months and ask. I'm not in a huge rush.

Thanks in advanced!

Not hard to remove emblems, spoiler and paint over the Red caliper's; Also you can change wheels ..

 

[Sweed269]

Do you really think the spoiler is functional?

Yes. It extends the rear and increase pressure on the back glass pushing you forward. It also gives a clean edge for the air to separate from.
It only has upsides even if the effect is small.

 

[Msicario]

Yes. It extends the rear and increase pressure on the back glass pushing you forward. It also gives a clean edge for the air to separate from.
It only has upsides even if the effect is small.

And you can sell the spoiler for a couple of hundred dollars

 

[elambo]

I'm not challenging your decision to lose all signs of being a Performance model -- I'm sure you have your reasons -- but I'm curious to know why you'd want to do so.

 

[holmgang]

Keep the spoiler. It increase efficiency and downforce.

If the spoiler increased efficiency by even 1% it wouldve been included on all trims or even molded into the decklid.

engineering team would never leave that ‘free’ improvement on the table.

 

[elambo]

If the spoiler increased efficiency by even 1% it wouldve been included on all trims or even molded into the decklid.

engineering team would never leave that ‘free’ improvement on the table.

I'll bet it offers a measurable improvement (albeit very small) but not enough to merit inclusion on all models. Certainly the visual appeal is the larger advantage.

 

[Sweed269]

If you follow the diy hypermile guys you'll see all kinds of tail extensions. Also unplugged performance did a cfd on the spoiler and showed a gain in efficiency.

 

[hyp36rmax]

Lol! You can swap out all your calipers for silver versions from MYLR's. Everything is the same. Bolt on! No one will really question your car is a little lower. If you're looking for a sleeper to go stop light hunting, no one will really bat an eye if it's a MYP or MYLR. It's all the same to other people but enthusiast.

 

[mborkow]

I'll bet it offers a measurable improvement.

I’ll bet you are wrong; it’s stuck on with tape.

 

[mborkow]

I 100% agree with removing the spoiler and the red calipers (both of which look cheesy)

 

[elambo]

I’ll bet you are wrong; it’s stuck on with tape.

Its method of adhesion won't affect aerodynamics. What will matter is its shape.