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approx. 900 pound reduction, a few tenths faster in quarter mile while slightly slower ET due to poor aerodynamics?? more refinement coming?

Only on Honda Civic's with fart can mufflers! Usually their window stickers with performance names add power too : )

For those wanting to know more about the math behind the plaids performance and engineering details of its construction here are a few youtube channels and videos of the many wonderful ones they offer. This may inspire some of you to become engineers and give me suggestions! Newbymaybe- one...

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/tesla/model-s/marietta-ga-30060?dma=&searchRadius=0&trimCodeList=TESMODS%7CPlaid&location=&marketExtension=include&startYear=2021&isNewSearch=false&showAccelerateBanner=false&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&numRecords=25 Many available today for under $100k! I...

If you are a good looking single female, want to be my co-pilot when we drive naked to reduce weight and test newd time in 1/4 mile run? : )

Anyone know how to hack into tesla control system to access performance data like power to wheels, battery temp, etc. for data logging and determining how to improve performance? Any Tesla model s plaid engineers looking for some side income? : )

Youtube link to rimac vs plaid 1/4 mile dragrace. See 12.56 where from inside plaid speed is 64 mph while even with rimac at start of drag race , but at 12.57 where plaid speed is 90 mph Rimac starts to pull away. This shows both are traction limited initially and once plaid hits ~ 70 mph it is...

You can get a 2021 model s plaid with 15,000 miles in good shape (with full self driving) for about $106k or order a band new similar one for around $157k. The other tesla models have not dropped such a large percentage in just one year? Nor other oem cars. Is it the yoke vs steering wheel?

I am not interested in debating what my calculations and real world measurements have confirmed! IT would be better to see if you or anyone knows how to data log via hacking into the tesla controls via the in car screen so we can measure all the performance parameters to know for sure what is...

This is America where too much is never enough!

https://shop.tesla.com/product/model-s-plaid-carbon-ceramic-brake-kit?web=true

Yes, And i see tesla now offers the ccb's as an upgrade for $20K.

Yes and No. The plaid is so amazing that the amount of energy and power to go around 0-100 and 100-0 are about the same as it is done in about the same amount of time and therefore the battery/invertor that supply all the energy/power in one direction doing the acceleration in theory should be...

Mash , I don't mean to be argumentative or stifle debate, but i try to interject truths and understanding where appropriate while being humble to accept i don't know everything and could make a mistake. But as a BSME with extensive experience in vehicle dynamics and an understanding of the...

If regenerative braking was improved you wouldn't need friction brakes!