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Old 09-07-2018, 10:16 PM   #11
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Why not get the PUP? A set of MPS4S, brakes etc, 5k is not so much. Unless it rides too stiff.
The problem is that the PUP doesn't just add things, it takes things away.

1. You can no longer run (most) 18" wheels due to the bigger brakes
2. You can no longer use the aero-cover wheels (see #1) which extend range by 15% over the 20's. You're paying $9,000 for a bigger battery, then cutting your range by 15% by using bling wheels. Having the option to run the 18's is nice.
3. The PUP big rotors are 3mm thinner than the standard which creates a weird lip on the hub, preventing most aftermarket wheels from fitting without a spacer.

I also really don't want 20" wheels. So buying the pup means I'd have to
1. Sell the 20's
2. Buy 19's.
3. Sell the rear spooler which is dumb
4. Be unable to run smaller wheels and cheaper tires
5. And pay $4k for the privilege (net after selling / buying)

But I will say this. The PUP rode surprisingly well. And the lowered suspension and track mode are appealing. And the aero covers are hideous. I kinda want the track stuff out of morbid upgrade-itis, but I really don't drive on the edge of traction any more.

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