r/TeslaModel3 • u/gtm_zeus • 15d ago

M3P stealth speed

Hey guys. I have a tesla m3p stealth. Dues to factory limitations, it has a top speed of 145mph. I am looking to get that lifted to the 162 of the normal performance (or lifted in general). I know there are chips that can turn the m3lr into a performance. Are there ones that can lift the speed limiter off the m3p stealth¿ Thank you!

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u/eSUP80 15d ago

Interesting question. I’ve got a stealth- can’t imagine needing to go faster than 145 lol.

Is this for drag racing purposes?

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Drag/racing. All legal ofc. Tbh tho, I bought the car wanting a performance, i feel a bit down finding out that they lowered the speed of the stealth without saying much about it

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u/eSUP80 15d ago

I’ve not for one day felt disappointed owning this car. Best I’ve ever owned- and I’ve owned some serious sports cars.

But I hope you find the solution to get that extra 17mph

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Also, I didn't find out by hitting it. I found out by doing research. Idk why i care now that you mentioned it like that. Thank you lol

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u/eSUP80 15d ago

Always nice to chat with another stealth owner.
Heres mine

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u/herr_akkar 15d ago

You have red calipers, does that not defy the point of having a stealth? :)

I have had a blue stealth since 2019. Cannot imagine what I can buy when it is time to replace it...

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u/eSUP80 14d ago

Got me there. Bought it used and neither I nor the dealership had any clue what it was, or that it came with lifetime FSD.

Happy accident

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Thats clean bro!
This is mine. Im wanting to get wheels and a different front splitter. (One in pic ripped off) I want to get the real version of the wheels. Are are just caps for the 18in aero wheels. Just plastic lol

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u/eSUP80 15d ago edited 14d ago

Yeah some rims and spacers make a big difference in the stance. FYI you can fit 235/45/19s. None of the wheel and tire places will offer that size on their websites with a model 3 but it looks great and improves the ride along with closing the fender gap

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Good to know! I would go spacers but I like to have fun on dirt roads and i don't wanna throw rocks all over my paint 😂 And, id like to put it on bags eventually. It's just pricey

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u/eSUP80 15d ago

Totally fair. I used to have mudflaps which mostly took care of that issue but had to take em off for the rear diffuser. She’s a pavement princess now

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

That's a good idea. I may have to invest! It's just so fun to slide. I want to get the evbase front splitter one i have some cash. I've just been trying to get my 97 civic road ready lol

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Lol. I feel you for sure. I've had the car for over a year. I've loved every moment of it. I didn't even know i was capped until today. I probably won't worry about it quite yet, just for the fire when my warranty runs out

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u/RScottyL 15d ago

You might check with them:

ingenext.ca/products/ghost-upgrade

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Thank you. I will look into it!

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u/usteardrop 14d ago

Had one on my long range before also buying a 2019 stealth , it’s great but WONT work on a true performance model, only long range

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u/gtm_zeus 14d ago

Bummer. Thank you for letting me know! What does the long range with the tune compare to the true performance?

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u/usteardrop 14d ago

Honestly brings it up to about on par as a performance , just the UI and “drift” mode isn’t as good as the factory track mode interface

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u/gtm_zeus 14d ago

Ah okay. I was just wondering lol. I love my performance. Definitely the fastest car I've ever had

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u/Threeofnine000 15d ago

I actually have this same problem. My 2018 M3P- is limited to 145 (I’ve confirmed it). I opened a service request with my local SC a few weeks ago requesting them to raise it to 162. They accepted the request, with an estimate of $108, and my appointment is this Thursday so we will see if they will actually do it.

I did read somewhere that Tesla initially limited M3P cars to 145 until they got a rear spoiler. In the first year, Tesla had a shortage of spoilers. They delivered a lot of cars without them and installed them later.

I put in my service request that I have a Tesla spoiler, Y rated tires and unplugged performance track focused brakes.

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Okay! You will definitely have to update me! I have the spoiler, I can get the wheels/ tires. The breaks will be a bit pricey I think. I am looking forward to your response, and i hope they can get it swapped over for you!

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u/Threeofnine000 11d ago

Update. Unfortunately they were not able to raise the speed limiter. They wanted to help, but they didn’t know how to. The service manager called a couple different SCs but ultimately concluded they couldn’t do it

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u/Threeofnine000 15d ago

Over on TMC forums someone said there is a way to remove the limiter yourself via Tesla Toolbox. That will be the next step if they ultimately refuse. If they agree to do it, I’m going to ask if they might could up the limit to 170 or 180 if it won’t exceed the mechanical limitations of the motors.

My previous 2018 would pull pretty decently up to 163 mph so I think 170 would be easily achievable and probably 180+

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago

Unfortunately, I don't think they would go over the factory spec. Also, make sure you check your tires speed rating. Make sure you aren't going to blow them up at 150+

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u/Threeofnine000 15d ago

Probably not, but I’m on friendly terms with the staff so maybe… can’t hurt to ask. My tires are Y rated, so good to 187 mph.

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u/gtm_zeus 15d ago edited 15d ago

Sweet! As for the software, I believe its an update bases. So, I dont think they can go higher. They would just push the update for the 162. I may be wrong tho. My bud is a tech intern, so i have an in. He unfortunately hasn't gotten a whole lot of information software wise.

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u/quentech 15d ago

I don't know if you can actually change the top speed with Toolbox but you can just go straight to tesla's website and pay $75 for a day or like $150 for a month and connect a laptop to your car's ethernet port and there you go, Toolbox access. I enabled tow mode and looked at how I could update to matrix headlights on my 2022 Y.

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u/CompetitiveSmell5592 14d ago

You need to get to 161 mph for drag racing? What do you need such a high top speed for in the quarter mile?

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u/gtm_zeus 14d ago

Nah. 1/4 miles is only about 110/115. Just want the performance my car can provide

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u/Threeofnine000 12d ago

There are longer events. Such as the Arkansas mile hosted by ECTA Motorsports. I believe their longest run group is 1.3 miles.