Was there ever a discount on the acceleration boost, or was it always $2,000?

[DayTrippin]

It is like anything, you get used to the acceleration. It like when I spent a lot of time on the track, triple digits speeds seemed normal. Then I got on the highway driving home at 80 mph and it felt like I was crawling, at least until I came up on cars in a hurry.

I've learned I enjoy boost more than I do forged rims. My wife will just curb rash them just like the stock ones... Even on my S I have to be so friction' careful that it diminishes the enjoyment of having them.

 

[Madmolecule]

Not sure if the $2K is enough squeeze for the boost, but I agree with DayTrippin the Tesla wheel/tire setup will find the curb. Don't be to attached to your wheels

 

[whisperingshad]

Having to time your 0-60 runs to confirm it's working helps me make the decision to *not* get acceleration boost. If I feel like spending $2k on my car I'm getting forged rims instead.

my LR with AB AND lighter 19" rims does 4.1 0-60 in perfect conditions, otherwise 4.2 (Draggy tested). Also you will spend ALOT more than 2k for real forged rims.

 

[DayTrippin]

my LR with AB AND lighter 19" rims does 4.1 0-60 in perfect conditions, otherwise 4.2 (Draggy tested). Also you will spend ALOT more than 2k for real forged rims.

That is for a model Y. My 3 LR with AB is about 3.6x to 3.7x on factory aero 18's. Basically as quick as the MYP when measured the same.

 

[whisperingshad]

That is for a model Y. My 3 LR with AB is about 3.6x to 3.7x on factory aero 18's. Basically as quick as the MYP when measured the same.

See profile pic and sig. I have a Y. The rollout taken off on ONLY P in specs in shady lol.

 

[father_of_6]

my LR with AB AND lighter 19" rims does 4.1 0-60 in perfect conditions, otherwise 4.2 (Draggy tested). Also you will spend ALOT more than 2k for real forged rims.

These were the first ones that Google gave me, $595 each:

Tesla Model 3 18 Inch MW03 Forged Wheels

Sold Individually - Select Quantity 4 For a Complete Set Specifications: Higher Value, Lower Price: When it comes to forged wheels, traditionally a huge price tag has been par for the course. But, at $595 each for Tesla-specific FULLY FORGED wheels, we're changing that. Applications: Tesla...

martianwheels.com

That's for 18".

My OEM rims felt less smooth, must've dented one or more of them... so I replaced them with a new set of OEMs... and it already seems less smooth then when I put them on.

Was thinking forged wheels might not have that problem. Less concerned with wheel rash than I am with vibration and smoothness.

 

[father_of_6]

Actually, those are out of stock... so maybe there aren't any in that price range.

 

[whisperingshad]

They are the cheapest(supposedly forged) rims... Most forged are about 1600 a rim for 19"

 

[DayTrippin]

I had the Martians on my Y. Loved the wheels. I'd suggest going an inch narrower than stock. Still works fine with the tire, gives you more buffer between the tire/rim (reducing curb rash risk) and overall the ride quality was better as well.

I'll still take boost over the wheels though.

These were the first ones that Google gave me, $595 each:

Tesla Model 3 18 Inch MW03 Forged Wheels

Sold Individually - Select Quantity 4 For a Complete Set Specifications: Higher Value, Lower Price: When it comes to forged wheels, traditionally a huge price tag has been par for the course. But, at $595 each for Tesla-specific FULLY FORGED wheels, we're changing that. Applications: Tesla...

martianwheels.com

That's for 18".

My OEM rims felt less smooth, must've dented one or more of them... so I replaced them with a new set of OEMs... and it already seems less smooth then when I put them on.

Was thinking forged wheels might not have that problem. Less concerned with wheel rash than I am with vibration and smoothness.

 

[JayNJ]

As the title asks, can we expect a discount, ever?

Never a discount, probably never get one in the future. It would just upset people who paid full price.

 

[DayTrippin]

Like they care about that given all the price "adjustments" Tesla has had recently. The poor SOBs who bought a Plaid late 2021 to early 2022 saw enough of an "adjustment" they could have gotten a Model 3 for free. Factor in the depreciation as well and you almost could have gotten 2 M3's.

So to worry about a minor adjustment on a 2k SW unlock, they likely don't care at all.

 

[father_of_6]

They are the cheapest(supposedly forged) rims... Most forged are about 1600 a rim for 19"

Hey, just circling back because I stumbled on these:

Tesla Model 3 Wheels - 19in. ENTERPRISE Fully-Forged - Carbon Black

Make your Tesla Model 3 look amazing with 19-inch ENTERPRISE Carbon Black fully-forged aluminum aftermarket wheels. Engineered for beauty, strength, & performance.

zinkwheels.com

$499 per wheel. I can't vouch for them, but for posterity wanted to mention them.

 

[whisperingshad]

19x8....kinda thin and still 25lbs....i have 19x8.5 rotary-forged(not true forged) and they are the same weight.

 

[canasion35]

Anyone want to tweet Elon to help his Q4 to reduce AB to $1,000 and help that bottom line? Software unlocking is a money printing machine so long as the hardware can handle the SW upgrade….