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  1. rEVhappy

    Nurburgring and Plaid

    Made this a while ago, relevant today 😉
  2. rEVhappy

    Size comparison

    Just to have better perspective since all Tundras on the road are exactly the same.: Vehicle ————————————— Length — Width — Height — Bed — Seating Cybertruck —————————————231.7 —— 79.9 —- 75.0 —— 78 —- 6 Toyota Tundra ———————————228.9 —— 79.9 —- 75.8 — 66.7 — 6
  3. rEVhappy

    Size comparison

    So the closest in comparison to l/w/h is the F150 SuperCrew with the 5.5' box, which measures in at 231.9 inches long, 79.9 inches wide, and 77.2 inches height. So they got a 6.5' box truck in the same footprint (a bit smaller actually) as a 5.5' box truck. Something I was thinking they'd do...
  4. rEVhappy

    #Calexit

    I have always considered myself a liberal, but after the 2016 campaign and the intolerance of 'progressives', the identity politics, the race baiting, the name calling(rasict, misogynist, xenophobic, homophobic are the 4 common ones). Heck, as a minority with brown skin, I was called a racist...
  5. rEVhappy

    #Calexit

    There was no hacking by Russia that had any effect on the election.. Period! People like Jackl are either willfully ignorant or are part of this mass propaganda by the establishment and the deep state that has ironically reached Kremlin levels of catoonishly obvious. The implication is that...
  6. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    That's what a few of us have been saying all along.. It was the Tesla that was reckless here, not the MC (except after the incident) Glad you finally got it.
  7. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    But this is where you're interpreting it wrong. There was no race. The bike was shifting casually. It was the Tesla that created the racing situation, and worse, he was relentless in his pursuit of overtaking the bike. Did the bike at any time prior to the incident try to merge into the left...
  8. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    Longer wheelbase than an Impala! That one threw me off. The wheelbase is comparable to a 2016 MB E-Class rather than the C class, It is a couple inches shorter than the 2017 E-Class
  9. rEVhappy

    Model S and 3 Side View Comparison

    Very cool, thanks for that. Any way to make the 2 images flip back and forth quickly rather than a morphing GIF?
  10. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    Check out gregincal's post on the prior page with the grid lines. MT's assumption is in the ballpark given that image.
  11. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    You might've missed it, try and keep up :p Hot off the presses!
  12. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    The Model 3 is very comparable in size to the A4, give or take a few inches. In fact, considering the assumptions of the wheelbase (which is a good indicator of passenger cabin space), the interior space might be more comparable to the size up A6/ MB E-Class. The assumed wheelbase is longer...
  13. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    Have you driven on a freeway where you're cruising at around 70 mph, and for whatever reason, traffic in front of you comes screeching to a complete stop? To avoid smacking the car in front of you that has locked its brakes, you too have to do an emergency stop maneuver. This is a common...
  14. rEVhappy

    New Motor Trend articles on Model 3

    Absolutely! This might just be my favorite part of the Model 3. I was flooded with good memories of my Integra and its low hood and belt line when I first saw the 3. I mentioned to a few of my motorhead friends how much the 3 reminded me of a 90's Honda, they couldn't understand what I meant...
  15. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    Sounds about right, though it is a bit wider than I expected. But this is most likely it, and not 168" like some were assuming based on scaling. The short front hood might also be playing tricks on people's eyes. There is very little excess on this car, and there is lots of car within that...
  16. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    There are 3 vehicles but only 2 lanes, but 3rd vehicle can lane split, hmmm... The bike would always be on the left or right of 'someone', so is it okay for bike to share the lane with a car on the same lane? It's a grey area, but a little common sense goes a long way here. We're not...
  17. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    Again, I'm talking about the primary incident (ie, the Tesla being reckless). What would've changed? Consider if this happened to a slower moving car or at a standard stop light on a surface street.
  18. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    Fair enough, that much we can agree on.
  19. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    And this clearly shows the flaw in this type of logic. The road is not where you do things based on your feelings. You're not entitled to the road more than anyone else because 'I just had to get ahead of the MC, because I'm pissed' is not a good reason to drive recklessly. Cars cut in front...
  20. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    Sure, you have a point. But consider if this happened to a non-lane splitting bike that had a green light right before the Tesla (and moving much slower). Would the Tesla's recklessness be justified or rationalized? If not, then it clearly shows there's a heavy bias based on the fact that...
  21. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    To all those saying 'lane splitting is dangerous'.. please help me understand what would've changed about the main incident (Tesla not leaving enough space, swerving and braking recklessly) if let's say hypothetically, there was no lane splitting done by the bike in the video?
  22. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    I've watched it several times. I don't know about you, but I coast or decelerate when I see someone merging into my lane, not accelerate like the asshat did. This is because you're supposed to consider all possibilities, like.. I don't know, the car will abruptly brake in front of you. It's...
  23. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    I personally don't know, and it wouldn't make much of a difference either way. You don't go around playing citizen cop vigilante almost causing major bodily damage or death because you think someone broke some obscure law by not coming to a complete stop or didn't go on their turn at a f'n...
  24. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    It's the biker saying 'what the fck is wrong with ya'. It's pretty obvious since he's the one with the camera and he shot the footage, thus being closer to the mic, not to mention I'd be uttering the exact same words if I were in his place. Like I mentioned earlier, the Tesla had more than...
  25. rEVhappy

    Ok, who was this on HWY 880

    Funny how people can see so many different perspectives even when the evidence is clearly presented to them. The Tesla is clearly at fault here. The motorcycle wasn't 'racing' initially, you can tell by his gear shifts that he was just on a smooth roll. Lane splitting is legal here, and I...
  26. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    This has nothing to do with my 'attitude'. I primarily mentioned the base stripper car for $35,000 because that's what most of the discussion and back n forth in this thread has been about. It is pretty damn obvious that the base car will be low margin, while the higher optioned cars will be...
  27. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    Let's also remember that the Volt engineer on the earnings call (who was indirectly responsible for the new information by Tesla) expected the Model 3 to have a 60 kWh pack and for it to break even at $36500, so he figured the base car will be a loss leader. So we do have to assume that all the...
  28. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    Switching on Autopilot at say.. $2500 (which I'm assuming will have a very high take rate) will put them at over 19% instantly.
  29. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    I was mainly referring to the base model. I do not doubt that an AP equipped dual motor with a larger pack will ring in 20%+, but the $35k model (possibly $37,500 with AP) will not have the same margins as a well equipped model.
  30. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    From recent news, it's very likely 60kWh is out for the base model. Only question is by how much? I'm still going with 55kWh, unless Tesla abandons their increments of 5/10kWh tradition. Assuming Tesla's battery costs are ~$180/kWh, this will be a savings of $900 per car for Tesla, not an...
  31. rEVhappy

    No sound, no soul?

    Every so often, I open up the taps and let my S2000 zing to its 9000 rpm redline. It is, like mentioned above, an external sensory input.. It connects me to the car, gets me focused, in the zone, and away from the daily grind. It gives the car 'character'.. as it's screaming its guts out for...
  32. rEVhappy

    Energy efficient or cool running notebook computer?

    My Lenovo Yoga 11S with a Haswell i5 (mobile Y chip) 128GB SSD, 4GB RAM has been whisper quiet, power efficient, and gets about 5-6 hrs batt life for a little over 2+ years and is powerful enough for CAD, DAW, heavy web browsing, office, etc. It has a capacitive touch screen and a sturdy...
  33. rEVhappy

    What Shall We Call The New S Design?

    Definitely NOT a 2nd Gen like update, it's the exact same body on the exact same platform, with new bumper covers and other updated details. Very mild refresh v1.5 seems the most fitting, although that would be ideal if it had the new battery chemistry as well
  34. rEVhappy

    "Refreshed" Model S front end vs mock-ups of Model 3 front end!

    TBH, I think it works well on the S. Initially I thought it gave the X a single rabbit tooth look, but has since grown on me. The Model 3 on the other hand should keep it clean, just the way it was in the reveal, gives it a fresher, sportier appearance that matches the car's dimensions...
  35. rEVhappy

    Dashboard design and NHTSA regulations

    One thing that has irked me since the initial test ride is knee clearance. The 15 inch monitor sticking out like that makes me imagine how many times my knee will come into contact with the bottom left edge.
  36. rEVhappy

    Dashboard design and NHTSA regulations

    Because it happens every so often in the Model S. Whereas in a 'traditional' car, primary information continues to work... until finally it doesn't, because the cluster is broken and need of replacement.
  37. rEVhappy

    Media stop comparing Bolt to Model 3

    I'd say more like comparing a Chevy Sonic to a BMW 3-Series. If they were ICE, it would be a hilarious mis-match. Within a couple years, people will realize the same is true here.
  38. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    Keep in mind the mirror adds an additional 5-6 or so inches on either side, so assuming 59-60 inches on just the body, an additional 11-12 or so inches puts it at right around 70-72 inches, right around 3 series/A4 territory. I can't see it being much wider than that since the Model S is at...
  39. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    That wasn't quite my intention. I happen to love small cars, and both my cars come in under 175" long and weigh under 2800 lbs. I'm just saying that if you look at the Model 3 prototype, it doesn't look to be a few inches smaller than a 92 Civic. The 3 looks like a (smaller) midsize sedan to...
  40. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Dimensions

    Just to put it in some perspective, a 1992 Honda Civic's length is 173" and that's a pretty tiny sedan by today's standards. So having it 4-5 inches shorter than that just seems pretty unrealistic. You guys remember how ridiculous a 90's Civic looked with 18 inch wheels? Well, the Model 3...
  41. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    Your assumption that a 20% reduction in volume will correspond to a 20% reduction in weight, which will then correspond to a 20% reduction in rolling resistance, power draw from components like AC, battery cooling, etc doesn't quite work out so cleanly in the real world. If there were a bigger...
  42. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    Let's also be optimistic and say Tesla can get the cost per kWh down to $100 by 2020. That means they save at least $500 per car if they drop down 5 kWh per any given model 3 they manufacture. If they make 500,000 model 3's by end of 2020 (not all in one year), that's a net savings of at the...
  43. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    A lot of the things you mentioned DO NOT scale with weight or volume though. And a 20% reduction in volume doesn't correspond with a 20% reduction in weight, power draw, etc. either (If only life were this easy, haha) I'll be amazed if they can pull it off with a 50. Highly improbable. Also...
  44. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    Is this true? Not saying I don't believe you but has this been proven/verified with some aftermarket low resistance tires? If so, I think it's a given the 3 will have at most a 55 kWh. All things being equal (even weight), if the S60 had a 55 kWh pack instead, it would have had 190 miles of...
  45. rEVhappy

    Model 3 Supercharging Capable Discussion

    So much this. A pay per use charge sounds terrible and will quickly add up if you take plenty of road trips. The key is for the Superchargers and car to recognize if you're further than 100 miles from your 'local area' and you aren't dozing off plugged in while you're taking road trips. The...
  46. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    IMO, the 3 will be more efficient than the i3 during stops (less power draw), steady cruise at 55, 65, or 75 mph (due to lower cD), and possibly during regen braking (more mass, more aggressive regen?) only losing out to i3 during acceleration runs on the EPA cycle (due to weight). Little things...
  47. rEVhappy

    Extrapolation of Range and Battery Size(s)

    If the S60 has an EPA rating of 208 miles, then a 4% efficiency improvement cumulatively due to the motor/inverter/battery pack improvements will give the 3 a range of 215 with a 60 kWh pack. This is not counting lets say a weight loss of 10% (due to higher density, smaller physical pack...
  48. rEVhappy

    We want some Model 3 Leaks, renders, sketches !

    What do I win? :P
  49. rEVhappy

    More Model 3 unveil invites coming

    I absolutely empathize with those concerned about the tax credits as I'll be in the same situation. But it isn't exactly Tesla's intentions to leave the 'poor' out in the cold. We still are talking about a luxury item here, let's just say that if you're eligible for the full $10k credit, you...