Air Suspension

[Todd Burch]

Here are my pros and cons of the air suspension (from my fairly uneducated thought on the matter):

Pros
-Slightly improved aerodynamics (3-5%?....rough guess)
-Improved capability for getting in and out of steep driveways
-Smoother ride
-Improved handling

Cons
-Increased cost ($1500)
-decreased reliability...more to go wrong.

As I understand it, air suspension systems can be fairly complex, and could be one of the more unreliable Parts of the Model S.

So what do you think? Is the air suspension worth it? Why or why not?

[Mycroft]

Pro: not having to worry about scraping in parking lot curbs.

[WhiteKnight]

I think it is worth it and it will be an option I get (if I follow through on the purchase).

I really like the 21" wheels (less now that I see they are $3,500). So I was thinking that the Air Suspension could smooth out some of the added harshness from the lower profile tires.

[ckessel]

Been wondering about this option as I know absolutely nothing about the value it adds. I'm not sure how I'd even know if it's doing something during the ride. I don't see myself needing it for raising or lowering while at rest.

[Todd Burch]

Also begs the question of how high it goes over the standard 6.1" ground clearance. I assume if you don't have it, expect to scrape bottom occasionally.

[goyogi]

Also how quickly can I raise and lower it? Two taps on the menu? A dedicated hidden switch I can hit quickly? And how quick does it raise? I need a test drive! =)

[Norbert]

Also how quickly can I raise and lower it? Two taps on the menu? A dedicated hidden switch I can hit quickly? And how quick does it raise? I need a test drive! =)

"using the touchscreen"

[AnOutsider]

Also how quickly can I raise and lower it? Two taps on the menu? A dedicated hidden switch I can hit quickly? And how quick does it raise? I need a test drive! =)

Rolling through the hood on dubs?

[tdelta1000]

Here are my pros and cons of the air suspension (from my fairly uneducated thought on the matter):

Pros
-Slightly improved aerodynamics (3-5%?....rough guess)
-Improved capability for getting in and out of steep driveways
-Smoother ride
-Improved handling

Cons
-Increased cost ($1500)
-decreased reliability...more to go wrong.

As I understand it, air suspension systems can be fairly complex, and could be one of the more unreliable Parts of the Model S.

So what do you think? Is the air suspension worth it? Why or why not?

That was a good observation. A good reference point on the air suspensions would be the old Lincoln Towncars. I know that the technology has improved but it's still a point of failure.

Here's a link: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...rGVlZfGORSfo4w

[goyogi]

Rolling through the hood on dubs?

I was thinking the same thing when I posted. Can I independently adjust the suspension and bounce the front. . Oh, and my S will be rolling through the hood on dubs+1. Or "twankie deuces I owe you one"

But really I can't see myself coming up to a curb and adjusting my suspension unless it's fast. I'm more of the type to take a chance and scrape. I've done it in many cars and it sucks but rarely visually noticeable.