Model 3 Track Day: Laguna Seca

[TexasTeslaRacing]

Do you have a Hawk part number for the Tesla Model 3 pads? When I do a Parts Search by Vehicle, Tesla is not an option in the drop down.

Check these out. Only front pads are currently available. Rear pads have not been sourced yet, but coming soon.

Model 3 Hawk DTC70 Track Only Front Brake Pads

 

[Twiglett]

Manufacturer can't
force customer to buy something else because they don't have compatible part
in stock.

A friend of mine has a Merc SLC with a glass roof. They had a problem with the roof and apparently Merc didn't make replacements anymore because of the ongoing issues with them (according to the dealer), so the "solution" was to replace it with a metal roof or trade in for a newer model.

 

[mattcrowley]

If interested, I am selling the TSportline 19" wheels/tires used for this Laguna Seca event here on Craigslist.

 

[bhzmark]

How can you bump this thread and not give a report on taking a Model 3 to the track?! .. outraged

 

[JeJe]

All, I am new to the forum. I am in the Bay Area and looking for the next opportunity to bring my car to the Track considering the new release of Track Mode. Anyone know of an event anyone is organizing for Tesla here in the Bay Area (Laguna Seca, Sonoma, etc.)? I did Buttonwillow last month.

 

[TANGO SUKKA]

Someone should start a Laguna Seca Model 3 day. I would totally sign up.

 

[sreams]

All, I am new to the forum. I am in the Bay Area and looking for the next opportunity to bring my car to the Track considering the new release of Track Mode. Anyone know of an event anyone is organizing for Tesla here in the Bay Area (Laguna Seca, Sonoma, etc.)? I did Buttonwillow last month.

I wouldn't wait for a "Tesla" event. I suggest joining the Golden Gate Lotus Club for $25 and going out with them. They welcome other makes. Track day prices are very reasonable, and you get tons of time. I am doing a track day with them in my '72 BMW this coming Tuesday.

 

[TANGO SUKKA]

Some track organizer seriously needs to do an all Tesla track day since noise isn't an issue for EV cars.

 

[m3p_uk]

I had planned to track my Porsche Cayman GT4 tomorrow (Sun. Mar. 4th, 2018), but the Porsche dealer is still working on it. So...tomorrow I will be taking my 2017 Tesla Model 3 to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for *hopefully* a full day of testing and pushing the car around the track. Honestly, I am expecting the battery will limit the power after two laps, but why not try it...?

Model 3 setup:
- 2017 Tesla Model 3 (rear wheel drive, long range 310 mile, premium upgrades)
- 19" TSportline cast wheels w/ Pirelli PZero Nero GT tires
- Lowered 1.5" w/ 'moderate' springs from Unplugged Performance
- Weather forecast: Mostly sunny skies. High around 55F (12.8°C). Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Charging: Monterey Supercharger in between sessions (not sure how many times yet)

Questions:
1) How many laps does it take to hit power limit, if any?
2) What is the average power consumption per lap?
3) What is the best lap time? (1:41.9 is my best time with my GT4 at Laguna)
4) How does the car handle entering / exiting turns?
5) How do the tires hold up?
6) What is the ideal tire pressure?

Let me know if you have anything you would like to see me try or test with the car on the track.

How many miles had you done on those brakes before you went on the track?
Had you used those brakes on a track before then as well?

 

[marcmerlin]

A few years later, I repeated Matt's "excellent idea" of tracking a stock non performance model 3 with aero wheels (really it's not, it's stupid, but it was fun to try anyway):
4 laps with my Model 3 at Laguna Seca, 2 1.55 laps with toasted brakes:
Marc's Blog: cars - 4 laps with my Model 3 at Laguna Seca, 2 1.55 laps with toasted brakes