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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!

Decreasing car weight or decreasing rotational inertia by lighter wheels/tires will NOT improve acceleration under about 80 mph as acceleration is TRACTION limited not torque limited. If the torque was not limited the plaid could melt the tires on the pavement at any speed under 80 mph. It is...

urban legend/bowser: Here are the specs for the Rimac which is about 5,100 lbs, 4 motors while plaid is 4,800 lbs, 3 motors: POWER(1.4 MW) 1.914 HP TORQUE 2.360 NM ACCELERATION0-60 MPH 1.85 SEC 0-180 MPH 9.3 SEC 1/4 MILE TIME 8.6 SEC TOP SPEED 258 MPH BATTERY CAPACITY 120 KWH They...

Smaller battery pack won't be able to discharge enough electricity at a rate to produce ~1,000 HP! Even the plaid once the battery is less than 50% charged doesn't discharge at a rate to produce ~ 1,000 HP as i can tell the plaid no longer accelerates as hard. Tesla had worked on...

Mulot- you now have another "like" added to your youtube channel! And another reason to stay fit and healthy at a low body weight! I/we are cheering you on. Some day if you offer an upgrade for stock tesla plaids performance i will probably be first in line!

Would love to see pictures or a video of your car making the record pass! Improve aero- Run pass on hot day, high altitude, with wind gusts in the direction of travel!

Thanks! I am now on their waitlist for when selling the street legal version! Think it will be out before the Tesla Roadster?!!!

From : The red plaid with no interior, mt slicks did 1.36 60ft, 5.67@126mph. so still room for improvement. :) author ran: Congrats on the 5.94 @121!! Most of gains from weight reduction??? From: seems the nitto drag radials had a slightly slower 1/8th mile time...

When my fusion reactor is ready i will!

Here is another approach using vacuum to aid performance: T.50 | Gordon Murray Automotive I just need to decide i will engineer and improvement... and then get to task as there doesn't seem to be an aftermarket, yet! Unplugged didn't turn a 1/4 any faster than a stock plaid and they don't...

If autopilot is really good (or perhaps extend the range of summons) a driverless plaid could turn the dragstrip even faster and or pull all kinds of crazy stunts whether wheelie or on the two side wheels!

MG- So probably 0-60 mph sprints the full torque is not available to the tires as they will spin regardless if 19 or 21 inch, but at higher speeds the higher polar moment of inertia of the 21 inchers reduce vehicle acceleration as compared to the 19 ers assume tires aren't slipping. So to...

How much : ) !

I have acclimated to the 2021 model s plaid stock acceleration on the 21 inch wheels and now want more! What is the best bang for the buck? 19 inch stock wheels ? Any electrical updates to make faster? Any kit cars using the plaid components to save ~ 1,000 pounds of weight? Any aftermarket...