Interesting. I wonder if other tracks will be amenable to Plaids at full speed if we ask not to show the times — I’ve never done that. Do you just tell someone at the staging lights?
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Dragy times for Plaid and LR
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I would guess most won't. I know that if you don't want your times posted on the scoreboard they will mark it on your windshield so the starter controlling the lights will do it. I think the safety inspectors before you get a number will tell you the conditions when you have a Plaid.
Went to 1/4 mile track last night . It's a regular Friday night test and tune so the track prep is so so . Car was spinning a bit on every run . This was the best run of the night . Had a blast, so many people were shocked what this car run . I made 12 runs . 5 were with passengers as so many people wanted a ride LOL .Full weight car with 20inch signature wheels
I did 5 runs with passengers, all 5 runs were 9.4 . I had like 3 guys ask me if they can have the slip from the run as that was the quickest car they ever been into so I only have 2 slips left here LOL
First pass 9.27 , second pass 9.28 , third pass 9.31 then it was over LOL . I was happy what it run on the first 3 passes so I didn't mind giving people rides .Had a crowd of people around the car asking bunch of questions and asking for rides LOL .
I just did 3 back to back 1/4 mile runs, same road , same spot , all done within few minutes. Plaid with DS , Sport and Chill . It might be my theory LOL but I think Plaid mode runs 3 motors, Sport runs 2 and Chill runs 1 motor . I'll post the video shortly
EndlessPlaid
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That's an interesting theory.... these are PM motors though, so unless they have a physical disconnection such as a clutch pack, you can't turn them off. They always have to be turning unlike induction motors. I think they just limit battery power to slow the car down in those modes.
EndlessPlaid
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@KnoxPlaid this one had me laughing! "Damn it's slow!" 
The funny thing is that run is about the fastest the MS Raven Cheetah ever did. Shows the major difference in performance between the cars.
The funny thing is that run is about the fastest the MS Raven Cheetah ever did. Shows the major difference in performance between the cars.
Yea , it still moves . 6.5 in 1/8 will beat most cars on the street@KnoxPlaid this one had me laughing! "Damn it's slow!"
The funny thing is that run is about the fastest the MS Raven Cheetah ever did. Shows the major difference in performance between the cars.
MarcG
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On Chill mode: "OMG it does not move, feels like a Prius"
No kidding, these cars warp sensibilities.The funny thing is, some people would find ~7s 0-60mph pretty fast.
It was me first time in chill mode , I never drove it in chill mode beforeOn Chill mode: "OMG it does not move, feels like a Prius"
EndlessPlaid
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WHOAH GUYS CHECK OUT THESE 1/2 MILE RACES!!! The Plaid pulls that modded Turbo S really well until it hits the wall that is that 163 mph limiter. 200 mph can't come soon enough! Another thing to note is the major grip difference between the 19" White Plaid vs. the 21" Red Plaid. The 19" steadily claws its way ahead of the Turbo S really well, but the 21" solidly walks away, and is launching hard enough to beat the Porsche that's traveling 16 mph higher than the Plaid at the end of the race. Sure there could be SOC differences and other factors, but this lines up perfectly with my theory, and shows for sure the difference between the 2 wheels on a non-dragstrip surface.
(DISCLAIMER: Not trying to put anyone's choices down, or belittle said choices. This is an observation, and purely that. As I've stated in the past, the ZeroG wheels would be the ones for me.)
WHOAH GUYS CHECK OUT THESE 1/2 MILE RACES!!! The Plaid pulls that modded Turbo S really well until it hits the wall that is that 163 mph limiter. 200 mph can't come soon enough! Another thing to note is the major grip difference between the 19" White Plaid vs. the 21" Red Plaid. The 19" steadily claws its way ahead of the Turbo S really well, but the 21" solidly walks away, and is launching hard enough to beat the Porsche that's traveling 16 mph higher than the Plaid at the end of the race. Sure there could be SOC differences and other factors, but this lines up perfectly with my theory, and shows for sure the difference between the 2 wheels on a non-dragstrip surface.
(DISCLAIMER: Not trying to put anyone's choices down, or belittle said choices. This is an observation, and purely that. As I've stated in the past, the ZeroG wheels would be the ones for me.
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