Sunroof. Might be really over-rated.

[SRVwannab]

When I had my Tesla in for service this past week they gave me a 2014 P85 as a loaner.

First, this was a great car. Even though it was a few years older than mine, it was tight and QUIET. It was so much quieter that it was immediately noticeable. When I got back into my car today I realized what the difference was- the '14 P85 had a solid roof. No glass. I didn't even know they made model S's without the glass roof. As nice as the sunroof/ glass roof is, I didn't realize how big the noise trade off would be.

One last thing- Are the Performance motors noisier, or, is that a function of age or wear? With the window down, the motor on the P85 was noticeable noisier than my 90D. It wouldn't bother me- just wondering.

Oh, one more last thing... . This was my first time in the Performance models. Until now, I had no idea why anybody would pay more money and lose the range that comes with the Performance models. I get it now.

 

[JerryEVall]

I have a 2014 85 with the sunroof and I am not really noticing any noise from it at all. I have another ev without a sunroof and it's actually noisier from the windows I think the seals are not that great.

Have you gotten it checked out just to be sure that is normal wind noise?

 

[lencap]

Try this - worked for me - it's a product from RPM Tesla - (I have no financial interest in the company, bought this product and their LED lights):

And this too:

 

[jcy1012]

Odd, I have a 2016 70D with sunroof and felt no noticeable difference between it and the 2018 loaner with fixed glass roof.

 

[glide]

Try this - worked for me - it's a product from RPM Tesla - (I have no financial interest in the company, bought this product and their LED lights):

And this too:

Does any of this apply to the Model S?

 

[animorph]

Geez. A sunroof should open. OP is talking about the solid glass roof versus the solid metal roof, not the old panoramic sunroof. And not a Model 3, though maybe the fixes for the 3 would be helpful.

 

[BrokerDon]

Are the Performance motors noisier, or, is that a function of age or wear? With the window down, the motor on the P85 was noticeable noisier than my 90D. It wouldn't bother me- just wondering.

This was my first time in the Performance models. Until now, I had no idea why anybody would pay more money and lose the range that comes with the Performance models. I get it now.

YES the performance motors are significantly larger than the “standard” motors... and typically noisier too although not a lot.

Performance cars like our Ludicrous 2015 P85D definitely give more SMILES per mile ALL THE TIME... MUCH more rewarding than maybe ~ 20 miles of additional range which ONLY brings a smile WHEN you plan your charging poorly.