mnx
2013 P85
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(perhaps a separate MCO thread?)
I'm heading to the MCO autocross open house tonight to pre-register and chat with some of the other drivers.
I'll just rename this thread.
I'll try and drop in at some point also. Pouring rain though so I'll bring the Model S instead of the Roadster (it's already dirty!).
I'll try and drop in at some point also. Pouring rain though so I'll bring the Model S instead of the Roadster (it's already dirty!).
inottawa
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Awesome!
For those in the Ottawa are (or wherever!) looking for more information: Motorsport Club of Ottawa View topic - 2014 autoCross Schedule
Oh, and for mnx, here's another few laps of Calabogie for you (in my Corvette C6). Line is a little different in places for the Corvette... also the Mustang I'm chasing has some interesting takes on the driving line.
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inottawa
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Ha.. I think that Mustang was coming in a little too hot into some of those turns. Those cones are super helpful with those corner lines.
He told me afterwards that he was driving 10/10ths. He was on street tires but has a fully setup race car. I wasn't pushing as hard but have 400 HP. His comment was, "that car has balls". Should be fun battling it out in the Gentleman's race next week, although he says he's planning to run slicks. Maybe hope for rain...
Someday I'd love to have an EV that can do that for more than a lap.
Someday I'd love to have an EV that can do that for more than a lap.
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Well, I completed the MCO Advanced Driving Course yesterday. That was an incredible amount of fun! I've learned SO much about the driving dynamics of that car, and how to use the all that torque to my advantage. Finding that line between over driving and under driving is tough.. especially when you're trying to throw 4700 lbs of batteries around some REALLY tight cones.
Not having any sort of revs to help you know how much power is running to the wheels was initially tough, but you get used to foot position and tire noise to help guide your throttle modulation. That skid pad was hella fun!
Not having any sort of revs to help you know how much power is running to the wheels was initially tough, but you get used to foot position and tire noise to help guide your throttle modulation. That skid pad was hella fun!
Great stuff! You'll be a much better driver for it, and not just at autocross. Most people don't really know how to control their cars.
Went to the St LAC autocross event in Picton, ON over the weekend. They use three runways at the Picton Airport (formerly CFB Picton). Longest, fastest autocross course anywhere in Canada, I'm sure.
Here's one of my runs. I'm experimenting with data overlay; not sure it's precisely synchronized but it's interesting to watch. (And no, I have no idea why the fool software includes altitude...)
Here's one of my runs. I'm experimenting with data overlay; not sure it's precisely synchronized but it's interesting to watch. (And no, I have no idea why the fool software includes altitude...)
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inottawa
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Great looking run Doug! I really wish I could have brought my MS down, but I wasn't sure about the ability to setup for charging somewhere. What did you end up doing?
Also, assuming that you're using a go pro, you should pick up one of these: Manufacturers :: GoPro :: Micover Stickover Windscreen for GoPro HERO4, HERO3, HERO2, Original HERO
Stick it on the back of the open go pro case and you'll kill all the wind noise.. It's nice to get a better sense of what the tire noise is like
Also, assuming that you're using a go pro, you should pick up one of these: Manufacturers :: GoPro :: Micover Stickover Windscreen for GoPro HERO4, HERO3, HERO2, Original HERO
Stick it on the back of the open go pro case and you'll kill all the wind noise.. It's nice to get a better sense of what the tire noise is like
I stayed the night before at the Best Western in Belleville. They have a CS-40, which was just barely enough to fully charge the Roadster in the time available (only needed 2/3 of a charge). Wouldn't be nearly enough for the Model S, unless you wanted to stay there a looong time.
I needed a top-up for the trip home so I stopped in at the Shannonville Motorsports Park, which was open for an evening lapping event (always check first - if the gate is open, you should be good). One hour there was plenty as it delivered 237V 70A. I could have also gone to Kingston, but Shannonville wasn't much out of the way and has higher voltage.
If you were bringing a Model S, I would recommend overnighting at the Best Western in Kingston. They have a CS-90. Or Cobourg, though that means more driving.
I needed a top-up for the trip home so I stopped in at the Shannonville Motorsports Park, which was open for an evening lapping event (always check first - if the gate is open, you should be good). One hour there was plenty as it delivered 237V 70A. I could have also gone to Kingston, but Shannonville wasn't much out of the way and has higher voltage.
If you were bringing a Model S, I would recommend overnighting at the Best Western in Kingston. They have a CS-90. Or Cobourg, though that means more driving.
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By happenstance I had a few laps of the Calabogie Motorsports Park in my Model S today. Did pretty good on the first lap, a little slower on the second. The brakes aren't quite up to snuff at corner 5 (after the long straight), but it corners quite well. Didn't record any video but here's a pic:
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Did you find a significant reduction in power as you entered into the second lap? Did you start the lapping with a full battery?
It was showing a modest power limit at the start of the second lap. I got off the track after two laps, as that was all I was intending to do. I really went to the track to socialize; running a couple of laps was a bonus. Otherwise I would have brought the Corvette.
One of the guys asked me to take him out about half an hour later. Apparently it hadn't cooled off fully; it was already starting to limit slightly by the end of the back straight.
The battery was about 2/3 when I started because it took about a third to get to the track (I didn't bother conserving power on the way there).
Motorsports Club of Ottawa autocross #3.
First time they had two Teslas at the same event - inottawa's black P85 and my Roadster.
First time they had two Teslas at the same event - inottawa's black P85 and my Roadster.
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Off topic post : trying to target the Ottawa folks here...
I have a ticket For Bluesfest on tuesday night to give away. Can't make it.
Styx, Foreigner, and my favorite Queens of the Stone Age ... The full line up is here: RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest 2014 Anniversary Edition , click on Tuesday 8th to see line-up
PM me if interested.
I have a ticket For Bluesfest on tuesday night to give away. Can't make it.
Styx, Foreigner, and my favorite Queens of the Stone Age ... The full line up is here: RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest 2014 Anniversary Edition , click on Tuesday 8th to see line-up
PM me if interested.
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