MattM24
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It was a long day, but they’re on now. Getting an alignment tomorrow. Will reserve judgement until after that is done.Any updates?
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It was a long day, but they’re on now. Getting an alignment tomorrow. Will reserve judgement until after that is done.Any updates?
Getting my Koni special adaptive shocks installed this weekend. Should I tell the installer to cut the bump stops 1/2 or 3/5? (Gonna keep my stock performance springs) 2019 Model 3 Performance.European SUV’s and stuff have 7-8” of travel for the rod to retract to suppress road noise. The Tesla has like 5”. There’s very little ‘free’ undistorted space before contact also the stop is non-linear so you’ll feel it throw the car into a frenzy even with the lightest bumps.
Even with all stock, trim them.
They say the suspension gets better over time. I have a 24 MYLR with 2k miles and it "appears" better now. Not great, but I'm probably getting use to it. I'm still considering swapping the stock shocks for Konis. Waiting on more reviews or a YouTuber to make a comparison vid.I just picked up a 2024 MYLR. The suspension seems … harsh.
Is this supposed to be the "comfort" suspension?
If this is comfort, should I be looking at Konis?
Once I get mine installed Saturday, I will follow up with a review.They say the suspension gets better over time. I have a 24 MYLR with 2k miles and it "appears" better now. Not great, but I'm probably getting use to it. I'm still considering swapping the stock shocks for Konis. Waiting on more reviews or a YouTuber to make a comparison vid.
you have touched on what really happens.They say the suspension gets better over time. I have a 24 MYLR with 2k miles and it "appears" better now. Not great, but I'm probably getting use to it. I'm still considering swapping the stock shocks for Konis. Waiting on more reviews or a YouTuber to make a comparison vid.
Getting my Koni special adaptive shocks installed this weekend. Should I tell the installer to cut the bump stops 1/2 or 3/5? (Gonna keep my stock performance springs) 2019 Model 3 Performance.
I realized, reading more into the spring rates of OEM springs, i probably have the stiffest springs.
Hoping for a good upgrade in comfort. I already have unplugged front/rear sway bars.
Are you installing yourself?Once I get mine installed Saturday, I will follow up with a review.
Got Koni Reds (Special Active) installed in Manassas VA. ($300 install + $100 alignment, shipped directly from Tire Rack (authorized installer)).Are you installing yourself?
If not, may I ask who will be? are they in Va?
Thanks much
I drove a 2024 Y LR for a couple hours as a demo last month while they replaced the windshield. Tried it out on this same bad stretch of road. I think these Konis are really really similar to the new Tesla "Comfort Suspension" at least for reducing the sharp impacts. Its hard to compare, because there's obviously a lot more sound deadening and better seat cushion foam in the 2024, but just from the POV of can I put up with the bad roads at the same speed as a 2024? I'd say 100%.
I can't say you'll see a big improvement over the stock set up in a 2024. How many miles? The one I drove had 300 miles on it.I have an 02/24 Fremont LR and it is harsh. I feel everything. I guess the first thing I'll do is schedule Service but I want to just cut to the chase and install Konis.
I can't say you'll see a big improvement over the stock set up in a 2024. How many miles? The one I drove had 300 miles on it.
You might see some improvement, but I bet it's subtle. If you find your 2024 harsh, you might look for one of the true comfort options from any of the several vendors out there.
I didn't want any ride height changes, so I kept the stock springs.
@EVChris Did any Model Y's you test drove ride better? When approximately were they built? Also were they Fremont or Austin built, and is your MYLR Fremont or Austin built? From what I understand, the chassis and some suspension parts are still different between the factories, and those things could certainly play a part in differing ride quality.343 miles. "Comfort" can't be this bad.
@EVChris Did any Model Y's you test drove ride better? When approximately were they built? Also were they Fremont or Austin built, and is your MYLR Fremont or Austin built? From what I understand, the chassis and some suspension parts are still different between the factories, and those things could certainly play a part in differing ride quality.
Also, what cars are you benchmarking your Model Y to for ride comfort? The 2015 Model S 85 with air suspension from your signature? Model Y simply doesn't ride as well as any S with air suspension, in my experience.
I suggest scheduling a fresh MYLR test drive before modifying your suspension. Tesla usually makes test drives easy, and there's always the possibility that something is actually wrong with your car. I don't really think so in your case, but I think it's worth a test drive comparison, just in case.
Note the wheel/tire models + sizes + tire pressures of the demo car. Ideally match everything as closely as you can between your car and the demo car. Obviously there's much more to ride quality than those things but they do play a part.
I'm thinking of getting the Koni red and Eibach pro kit springs as well. Can as anyone confirm that these works together? Emailed Koni but didn't get a response.I live in Oakland and test drove down at the factory in Fremont where the roads nearby are excellent; Oakland, not so much. Still the ride on the test drive was much better at stops and turns.
Yes, the S drove well but this Y is absolutely bad, not relatively bad. I've driven a lot of cars over the years and this one feels like it's been driven 100,000 miles and needs new shocks.
Anyways, I have a Service appt tomorrow morning at 7:45. I'm hoping there's a simple fix. Otherwise, I'm getting Konis and Eibachs. I may chase down a Model 3 and swap the Geminis for Photons.
I'm thinking of getting the Koni red and Eibach pro kit springs as well. Can as anyone confirm that these works together? Emailed Koni but didn't get a response.
I saw that as well, but I'm a bit skeptical as there it's not mentioned in any other dealer's description, and seems like the paragraph is copied from Koni's website about yellow, not red.EA says they're compatible.
Tesla Model Y - Koni Special Active (Red) Damper Kit
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