Is this 8.8019 second 1/4 mile run real?

[Sendit1]

Are S Plaids really running 8.80s? or is something wrong?

 

[DayTrippin]

Mostly likely on a serious diet with the interior gutted.

 

[Sendit1]

Mostly likely on a serious diet with the interior gutted.

Hey, a little off topic, but did you take delivery of your plaid with regular brakes, then get the upgrade done in the service center, or did you take delivery with the upgrade already installed?

 

[DayTrippin]

I had the Plaid and upgraded the brakes. You can't order the car from the factory with them yet. Who knows if that will change anytime soon, if ever.

 

[Darmie]

They are now advertising upgrade brakes pads for the Plaid S.

Higher thermal capability brake pads

 

[DayTrippin]

They are now advertising upgrade brakes pads for the Plaid S.

Higher thermal capability brake pads

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Might be a slight improvement but nothing compared to the track pack brakes.

https://shop.tesla.com/product/model-s-plaid-track-package?sku=1938526-00-A

 

[Sendit1]

Any idea of what the rotor / pads replacement costs will be and how long they last (hard track use case)
I think the track pack is an absolute requirement for safety, and I wouldn't want a plaid without them.

 

[Muzzman1]

I've seen another similar video, the car is completely gutted.
What I REALLY wanna know is how is he bumping the car in for the 2nd bulb after getting into track mode.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Are S Plaids really running 8.80s? or is something wrong?

That is a gutted Plaid on Track tires and he has tons of hits to get the most out of the car possible. He has gone faster than that before I believe.

 

[xEvoLveDx]

I've seen another similar video, the car is completely gutted.
What I REALLY wanna know is how is he bumping the car in for the 2nd bulb after getting into track mode.

You can do that by very slightly releasing/modulating the brake pedal after you are in cheetah stance ready. The car will allow you to creep forward while still remaining ready in cheetah stance. It's pretty easy to do but makes some interesting brake noises.

 

[Muzzman1]

You can do that by very slightly releasing/modulating the brake pedal after you are in cheetah stance ready. The car will allow you to creep forward while still remaining ready in cheetah stance. It's pretty easy to do but makes some interesting brake noises.

Do i keep the accelerator completely to the wood while "modulating" the brake?

I just noticed my post above, track mode was meant to say "cheetah stance"

 

[xEvoLveDx]

Do i keep the accelerator completely to the wood while "modulating" the brake?

I just noticed my post above, track mode was meant to say "cheetah stance"

Yes accelerator to the floor. Just do cheetah stance all the way to 'ready' like normal, then just barely lift off the brake a tad, likely slightly less pressure until you start to creep forward.

 

[Muzzman1]

Yes accelerator to the floor. Just do cheetah stance all the way to 'ready' like normal, then just barely lift off the brake a tad, likely slightly less pressure until you start to creep forward.

I actaully tried this in the past, and the car just lurched hard. I thought I was going REALLY slow when pulling off the brake.

I need to get this down to real racing. Thanks for the help.