Adam W
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Something I have noticed is wind noise above 50mph is very noticeable in the model 3. I was surprised because it's suppose to be more aerodynamic right?
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Three weeks and my biggest disapointment in the Model 3...
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Skotty
2014 S P85 | 2023 F-150L
My impression is that Tesla provides performance tuned suspensions, which inherently offer a rougher ride. It would be nice if they could offer two suspension variants, one for comfort, one for performance, but Tesla is trying to keep the number of combinations down, so I wouldn't expect that anytime soon. In the meantime, they tend to favor performance over comfort, so that's what we get. But I could be wrong about all of that, so feel free to disregard. 
Lasttoy
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My S rides like a rock, hard, love it, corners like a Ferraris or Vette. I just put German Dunlap made hard ZR rated tires on mine. Feel every rock.
If you want soft ride buy a Cadillac. I bet the BMW, Benz, will ride hard.
If you want soft ride buy a Cadillac. I bet the BMW, Benz, will ride hard.
I can't say I've really noticed a harsher ride than the S so far, but I've noticed the better handling, oh yeah.
CuriousG
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garsh
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I think you meant to say "Lincoln". Cadillac has been out-BMW'ing BMW for the past decade. If you want a cushy cruiser, you want a Lincoln or a Buick.
I don't see that the OP asked for advice.
He was sharing his experience, which is what many of us come here to read.
I tire of, instead, finding people wade in with unsolicited, snarky, condescending lectures.
T34ME
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There's your problem. I had the same problem with my cushy riding Cadillac. Nobody goes 60 on the 405! You either go 5mph or 80mph depending on the time of day. My Caddy rode like a BMW when I went 60 on the 405.
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WileyTheMan
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Did the OP say if he had 18s or 19s? I didn't catch that, but I've heard that can make a difference.
But anyway, I'm fully expecting a stiff ride with this thing. It's got a sporty suspension, and its not adjustable (as far as I know), so yeah It's going to feel the road more.
But anyway, I'm fully expecting a stiff ride with this thing. It's got a sporty suspension, and its not adjustable (as far as I know), so yeah It's going to feel the road more.
CuriousG
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Did you even watch the video? It was meant as a joke but obviously some people just don't get it. If the post was offensive as you are insinuating, the post would be moved to snippy.
garsh
Re Member
He answered in the YouTube comments that the 3 had 18" aeros.
He also said that the Leaf is a 2011 with original wheels. That means it has 16" wheels (newer Leafs can be had with 17" wheels). Also, Nissan made the Leaf suspension a bit stiffer starting in 2013. The early Leafs have a very floaty suspension.
Aerodynamics and wind noise are not directly related. If anything, being more aerodynamic means MORE wind noise at speed. A sleeker car will have the wind flowing closer to the body (and windows) versus a brick which will be spraying the air flow all over the place (such as away from the windows).
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ElecFan
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Maybe something is wrong here. I've seen many videos of owners mentioning there is less wind noise in the 3 than in the S. I'd have it checked at a SeC.
AustinPowers
Total Smeghead
While I appreciate the effort the OP has put into testing this effect, I think his main mistake is that he compared a Model 3 to a Leaf in terms of ride quality. A BMW 3-series for example would have been a better comparison.
If my Model 3 (when it finally arrives some day) feels harsher than my current car, I would be amazed (and possibly slightly disappointed). Then again the Model 3 is surely more sporty than my current car as well.
If my Model 3 (when it finally arrives some day) feels harsher than my current car, I would be amazed (and possibly slightly disappointed). Then again the Model 3 is surely more sporty than my current car as well.
Except of course that the OP owns a leaf and not a BMW 3-series.
Actually I just sold my BMW 335i to make room for the Model 3. That's one of the reason's it is so disappointing. I drive that road everyday.
The good news is, I sold it to a friend, so hopefully I can do that test soon!
I said on one of these forums that the Model 3 rides like truck on city roads. So I made a video to compare the ride:
The good news is, I sold it to a friend, so hopefully I can do that test soon!
I said on one of these forums that the Model 3 rides like truck on city roads. So I made a video to compare the ride:
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