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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Some more review of our Race tesla and my brother Norbefilms takes in on the nurburgring. Even it wasn't driven too fast as he has no experience here - you can see how easy it is to drive it and how stable it is. Also you can learn something new from Martin! TESLA ON THE NURBURGRING
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Thanks! For better comments you can check Ringfreaks instagram reel about this Tesla sounds :)) nearly 1k comments just hating it :D I personally love both electric and V8 sounds, they are different but both inspiring. Didn't cover yet lap times - will make a hot lap once track reopens and...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    AAAAND I came today with a review, and not only! I have also checked how much battery did degrade during 2 years and 10.000 KM in the Race track. Most of the time we were charging up to 100% and using a lot of supercharger. And by track mode - it was constantly in very very high temperatures in...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Guys! Sorry for such a long silence and leaving You without further updates, but I am back! In reality, neighbours were not too happy about the end of the video and caused some issues for us (we got closed property and they have no right to say anything) and it made my willingness down to keep...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Hi Markli! On driver side we have made our own sliding rails, as well we have cut away small piece of body, to mount it as low as possible. For you - if you are only driver (or others are similar) of your car - mount seat directly to original mounting points. Just take racing seat, take L side...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    I am back! Car is already Rocking! And we have done quite some laps at the Nurburgring already and it is such an amazing Track Tool! Sorry for being so quiet, just season start always requires so much more things than there is enough time. This time without video yet, but with few pictures...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    And then imagine if we would compare it to similar power ICE car, lets say M2/M4. Only engine of bmw m2 has already 7! coolers for oil/water, how much hoses around them... As well it has a gearbox and ect. Way way more things to go wrong
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Moving forward with Our Tesla project. As the rollcage and outside design are already fully finished - it's time to get it back running. Installing back brake lines and bleeding brake system, proving that it is completely manual system, which shouldn't fail even while using Autopilot or other...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Hi Tom! Thanks for good words and a tip. We were moving the car only with engines inside and few parts in. So all the weight was on front and rear of the car - it means all weight is next to struts and nearly no weight on the middle of the car. Shouldn't do any harm. Also in this M3 it seems...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    And now it is Nadieh's time! Nadieh gives some design to Tesla project, where should be yellow - comes Mint color to mention our Teams chapter towards EVs! Now it's one of Ringfreaks. As well while wrapping Model 3 received some safety features like towing hooks in front and rear, also metal...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Big update! Roll cage welded inside! Maybe you remember, how AST roll cages 3D scanned our Tesla? So they have engineered the cage, together with us adjusted and added few tubes and sent to us. Beautiful big box came with all needed tubes! Most of the things fit perfectly, just rear part was...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Thanks for everyone's good words and pinned topic! Soon coming week should come update of finished cage, so all installation and other things. About the battery removal - in the video you will see, we must lower the cage through holes in the bottom of the car. And also weld roll cage mounting...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Preparing car for the roll cage! Must cut out windows, remove doors, and most importantly - remove the main battery. Cutting glass is no different from other cars, only on the middle glass Tesla used a lot of glue, makes it a little longer process. Doors and trunk are really easy to remove and...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Time to get Tesla empty and 3D scan the interior. We have teamed up with AST Rollcage and agreed to make a custom roll cage for the Tesla Model 3. The interior of the Model 3 had to be completely empty so the guys could 3D scan it, design a cage, send it to us and we would weld it inside. So...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    While we had one car for the project and the other to drive, in October we decided to race at the Nurburgring! It's called the RCN GLP Green Challenge (hint: not a real race :)) This race consists of 6 laps on the old track, totaling about 125 km. It's not necessary to be as fast as possible...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Thanks! Will be waiting for you! Actually Yes! First in 2019 Tesla placed "temporary" V2 charger next to the track, as they used it for their lap record testing and later made it available for the public. It was secret supercharger, as it was never shown on the superchargers map, as well it was...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    Let's start from the beginning! At the end of July we decided together with Ringfreaks team to come back to the idea of building and renting Tesla race car. Order placed on July 20th, had to be delivered in August, but eventually (due to early Model Y deliveries in Europe) we received the first...
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    Project: Model 3 Race car [project model 3 racecar on the Nuburgring / "The 'Ring"]

    In this topic I will present one of the craziest projects in Europe. We - the Ringfreaks team are building real race car from Tesla, which also become one of our Rental cars for the Nurburgring! Tesla Model 3 Performance 2021.09 Made in China We bought the Model 3 completely new, tested it...