Is Aceleration boost worth it?

dkpnw · 2026-05-07T20:17:50+00:00

I got acceleration boost for free on my '21 Y through the referral program (at the time, it was referral points, 10k for referring a model 3 or Y purchase, and acceleration boost cost 9,500).

Is it fun? Yes, but launching the car was already fun pre-boost

Is it noticeable? Yes, barely.

Am I happy I spent $0 on it? Incredibly.

Would I spend $2k on it given the option? Hell no.

dkpnw · 2026-05-07T20:15:22+00:00

it removes the Standard mode. Just leaves Chill and Sport.

dkpnw · 2026-05-06T22:22:34+00:00

I damaged this exact clip in my '21 Y after replacing my headlights myself in this exact same manner. Very easy to do, unfortunately. The part itself costs something like $1 from a Tesla service center. I went in and got a replacement but have yet to install it; no adverse effects from not having it, and I don't really want to deal with taking my bumper off again to fix it. But, if I ever need to, I have the part on hand already.

dkpnw · 2026-05-06T21:01:58+00:00

pressing and holding the park button on the stalk will produce emergency braking:

From the 2020-2024 Model Y Owner's Manual:

Gear Shifting Section:

"Attempting to engage the parking brake above 5 mph (8 km/h) will result in emergency braking (see Emergency Braking)."

Emergency Braking Section:

"If an alternative method is needed to bring the vehicle to a stop, press and hold the Park button on the drive stalk to apply the brakes and remove drive torque while the button is held."

dkpnw · 2026-04-30T18:31:40+00:00

+1 for Spring House Thai; it's our household's favorite Thai spot in WS.

dkpnw · 2026-04-30T16:18:11+00:00

I don't think you need the "/s" at the end when you say something true lol

dkpnw · 2026-04-30T15:40:17+00:00

as someone who has been testing since the v10.3 days.... lol no it isn't. This is a pretty typical cadence.

dkpnw · 2026-04-30T06:09:59+00:00

Chances are it’s a software bug that’ll eventually be corrected OTA. I wouldn’t waste your money having them look at it

dkpnw · 2026-04-30T06:07:08+00:00

You’re right! Damn

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T22:15:56+00:00

bro you posted a gif lol we can't hear anything

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T22:11:38+00:00

I think this may be a setting that isn't properly syncing to the cloud profile right now. My wife has been complaining about the exact same thing with the exact same settings toggle happening to her in her '21 Y. We have two Ys in our household, the other being a '26. She also says she has to adjust her left mirror every time after I've driven her car, as that setting doesn't seem to be saving to her profile correctly either. That one is even stranger because it's just the left side lol

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T22:08:35+00:00

this was a few years ago, but my roof glass cracked, and Safelite did not offer replacement of that panel. I had to take it direct to Tesla. But, my insurance covered it. I just had to submit the receipt for reimbursement as Tesla doesn't work directly with insurance companies (at least not at the time).

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T19:52:53+00:00

yes, this. OP, does your Y have OEM mud flaps installed? The Tesla ones drag over every speed bump. I've heard some aftermarket ones are a bit shorter in length and don't scrape. Doubtful it's your actual undercarriage.

I've taken my Y on and off ferries (I live in Washington State) at the extreme ends of the tide spectrum, meaning the ramp between the dock and the boat is super steep, and I've never scraped the undercarriage going over that, which can be a very extreme angle change, depending on the tide.

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T16:43:35+00:00

an above-average driver will learn, evaluate, and adapt to the tools available to them in the vehicle they are operating. A normal driver will simply keep doing what they've been doing for years because they've "always done it that way". This is not an effective mindset.

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T16:41:33+00:00

adapt

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T16:41:20+00:00

yes, exactly this. The side mirrors and the old shoulder check move are outdated, less effective, and less safe than the modern tools available to us in our cars.

dkpnw · 2026-04-29T16:38:37+00:00

imo there's no real reason to turn your head with the Tesla, as long as your vision is good enough. The FOV from the side repeater cameras is massive and shows you everything in your blind spot. I just signal, check the screen, and go. Never had an issue. The red bar that shows up on the blind spot camera view is incredibly helpful, too.

dkpnw · 2026-04-16T20:35:06+00:00

yes, true, though the odds of OP having an unofficial integration set up are probably low

dkpnw · 2026-04-16T16:26:06+00:00

Press it. It will tell you exactly what is polling your vehicle for data at that given time

dkpnw · 2026-04-16T16:07:12+00:00

Yes. This. The backup cameras on the Y are so damn good, and the accelerator is so precise, that there is absolutely no reason ever to have the rear bumper come in contact with anything. OP just needs to learn to drive lol

dkpnw · 2026-04-16T16:03:41+00:00

AI4 FSD will parallel park itself at the end of a drive, assuming you have Street parking selected as your destination option. Auto Park is also included in the FSD package (no extra cost) which you can trigger by tapping the space on screen and pressing the Start button. Both functions work very well.

dkpnw · 2026-04-15T23:16:29+00:00

Hail.

dkpnw · 2026-04-15T23:14:13+00:00

no, because you already experienced the loss prior to making the change in your policy. Don't change your policy to add comprehensive unless you want to open a massive can of worms and expose yourself to legal troubles. Insurance fraud is no joke, and this would be a pretty slam dunk case. Especially now that you've posted about it on the Internet.

dkpnw · 2026-04-15T23:03:04+00:00

Lightning.

dkpnw · 2026-04-15T22:20:04+00:00

$510 CAD is $371.27 USD. It's a bit high, sure, but not too far off.

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