[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by chris719

I don't own a Tesla, but I can't believe the Model 3 Performance suspension is harsh. In every test where I see it compared against really sporty ICE cars, it has an absolute ton of wheel travel and body roll. Everyone's reference point is different, but I'd expect it to have a plush ride compared to a BMW M car.

I have a model 3 long range and it rides smoother than my m3 comp.

I don’t mean when taking corners as the Tesla isn’t known for that. I mean just regular driving. The m3 even in comfort rides harsh. And yes I checked for the shipping blocks and I adjusted my tire pressures.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

I have a model 3 long range and it rides smoother than my m3 comp.

I don’t mean when taking corners as the Tesla isn’t known for that. I mean just regular driving. The m3 even in comfort rides harsh. And yes I checked for the shipping blocks and I adjusted my tire pressures.

I believe you, the videos show Model 3s appear to have very little roll stiffness. Not sure how that squares with the other poster's experience. The G80 is also the among the best M cars ever in terms of ride quality.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by chris719

I believe you, the videos show Model 3s appear to have very little roll stiffness. Not sure how that squares with the other poster's experience. The G80 is also the among the best M cars ever in terms of ride quality.

Damn, good thing i didn't try to get an F80 then lol. One thing i do hate is a stiff ride.

I know the model YLR rides harsher than the model 3. At least from what car reviewers have said.

[BMWCCA1]

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[P1]

Buddy at work has two Teslas. He can't wait to trade them in now that he saw the new BMW i4.

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by FC4

Nope. The G80 absolutely has a smoother and more compliant ride than a Model 3 Performance.

Model 3 and Model Y don't ride particularly well.

I can't comment on a G80 but my Model 3P rides better than my X3MC. The ride is fine for me but I'm used to BMW M-cars and in the past daily drove EVO's. The Model 3P really isn't an all out performance model as it's really more of a LR with bigger brakes, rubber, and a spoiler. Initially Tesla (Elon) stated that performance models had a 1 cm drop but recently they removed the "lowered suspension" wording from their performance configuration page so it appears that it doesn't come with specific performance springs that lower ride height. There is a weirdness to overall feel of the setup as it feels like a combination of firm springs and underdamped shocks but I find it totally fine for a commuter car. I think a lot of the harsh ride stuff comes from people that moved to a Model 3 from cars like Camry's and Accords as it would definitely be firmer than what they are used to as there's little doubt that Model 3 and Y's would benefit from better suspension tuning. I just don't think it's as terrible as some say.

[Alfisti]

LOL ride quality, my 997 is an ox cart, the Saab feels like a limo in comparison.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Initially Tesla (Elon) stated that performance models had a 1 cm drop but recently they removed the "lowered suspension" wording from their performance configuration page so it appears that it doesn't come with specific performance springs that lower ride height. There is a weirdness to overall feel of the setup as it feels like a combination of firm springs and underdamped shocks but I find it totally fine for a commuter car. I think a lot of the harsh ride stuff comes from people that moved to a Model 3 from cars like Camry's and Accords as it would definitely be firmer than what they are used to as there's little doubt that Model 3 and Y's would benefit from better suspension tuning. I just don't think it's as terrible as some say.

wow so much to unpack there.

didn't know it's no longer lower,

and the bit about Camrys, yes that's it!

can't get past the absent dash, ipad controller and all day sun though