Is anyone considering ordering the Performance Model without the upgrade? Aside from the pedals, brakes, tires and lower suspension - is there a difference between the regular long range vs Performance model?
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Ordering the Performance Model without the upgrade
- Thread starter Mufasa
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If I'm paying that $8k premium, I'd want all the extra accessories as I am paying for them. Those wheels r probably $3k by themselves. Big brake and wheel Ilooks more aesthetically pleasing for me. I know people value range over bigger tires/brakes but hell id take the 21" wheels then trade them with cash on their end.
I hear ya' - 8K is a lot of money. Do you know if the 19" will fit the enhanced brakes?
8k is fir the performance motors and resulting acceleration result. The wheels and everything else are free.
Y_Wait
Member
I just changed my order and dropped the free performance extras, opting for the smaller wheels. The 21" wheels LOOK better, but I don't really dig the skinny rubber! Wouldn't the fatter tires give a little softer ride, and maybe better traction on snow or whatever?
I'm guessing the lowered suspension I eschewed would also lower the seat height, and my 69 y.o. 6'2" body might complain (e.g., my old Kia Soul fits me much better than my wife's Kona!) But mostlyI wanted the extra range. We like to take 1 or 2 day trips from our Norman OK home. The only Superchargers in OK are in OKC and Tulsa. The extra 35 mi range could make a difference...
And, it's still 0-60 in 3.5s! . Sorry for the meandering post!
I'm guessing the lowered suspension I eschewed would also lower the seat height, and my 69 y.o. 6'2" body might complain (e.g., my old Kia Soul fits me much better than my wife's Kona!) But mostlyI wanted the extra range. We like to take 1 or 2 day trips from our Norman OK home. The only Superchargers in OK are in OKC and Tulsa. The extra 35 mi range could make a difference...
And, it's still 0-60 in 3.5s! . Sorry for the meandering post!
Y_Wait
Member
Thanks, at least 2 of us think that way.
But I mostly posted to pose the question of whether the package you and I (and others, I'm sure) ordered will push our delivery dates back. Some seem to think the most expensive models will roll out first, which would be the Performance, and Tesla seemed to default to the full-tilt boogie P version on my menu...
And the 21" wheels are awesome. On "my" red Y, the Gemini wheels would be much cooler in black than grey!
But I mostly posted to pose the question of whether the package you and I (and others, I'm sure) ordered will push our delivery dates back. Some seem to think the most expensive models will roll out first, which would be the Performance, and Tesla seemed to default to the full-tilt boogie P version on my menu...
And the 21" wheels are awesome. On "my" red Y, the Gemini wheels would be much cooler in black than grey!
feigen66
Member
Logistically, paint shop takes the most time, then the choice of interior. So which color of paint will have the most impact on the time of delivery second to interior.
Gemini wheels shared the same part as LR AWD, so I would expect Gemini wheels would be the default configuration being manufactured first to minimize parts swap on the production lines.
Gemini wheels shared the same part as LR AWD, so I would expect Gemini wheels would be the default configuration being manufactured first to minimize parts swap on the production lines.
No performance option for me either. I will never drive 155 mph and I’d rather not have to replace those 21” tires every couple of years. I can get pedal covers aftermarket. No lowered (fixed) suspension for me.
I will need 0-60 in 3.5 seconds every day on highways and that 35 mile additional range may come in handy.
I will need 0-60 in 3.5 seconds every day on highways and that 35 mile additional range may come in handy.
JasonR67
Member
As a M3 Stealth performance owner there is no way I'd have paid 8k for the upgrade. It was $2k when I picked mine up (it couldn't be ordered, had to be picked up from inventory). I'd buy it for $2k again in a heartbeat but...
We just ordered my wife's Y.. and we couldn't justify the new cost.
We just ordered my wife's Y.. and we couldn't justify the new cost.
DFibRL8R
Active Member
You'll probably be replacing regular all season tires tires every two years especially with plenty of spirited 0-60 runs. The performance/summer tire rubber would be even worse of course. I have routinely gotten only about half of the warranteed tread life on my Teslas over the years on all season rubber.
Dunno. 19” tires on my S lasts about 3 years — 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. Perhaps the Y will be different.
FredMertz
Member
As a newcomer to EVs, my range anxiety anxiety is high. I am leaning towards declining the extras to get the extra range. Do any of the experienced EV drivers think that is a newbie mistake?
The extras don't cost any more. Why not take the wheels and sell them to get your mileage back and get some nice looking 18 or 19 inch setup.
jimmym1981
Member
We are in the exact same spot. I think we are going to drop our FSD and just pop for the Performance now. But like with everyone, I LOVE the way the rims/tires/brakes look but I don’t want to lose the range.
I'm in the same boat but I'm leaning towards sticking with FSD on the LR AWD.
theganjaguru
Guru
I did mine as a sleeper. Love the look of the uberturbine but low profile blow on rough roads and are not practical if you plan on doing any driving on crappy roads. If blowouts were not an issue for low profile tires, I’d opt for the 21’s
