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P3D+ Street/Track/Time Trial Build
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beastmode13
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beastmode13
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275 is 10mm shorter. I am using 295 now, but at the track it has slight interference with the control arm.
Hmm, looks like you shaved a little bit off the sway bar to fix? I also see you have the front bar set to the softest setting, have you tried the middle setting?
beastmode13
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MagnusMako
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Great thread OP!
What all have you done for weight reduction and what plans do you have for it in the future?
What all have you done for weight reduction and what plans do you have for it in the future?
Tcpsoft
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Good stuff, I've been following this thread and just picked up my P3D+ last week, also in NC.
Did you work with someone at MCS or a particular dealer to figure out the setup or was it trial and error? I've been looking at MCS but no packages out yet for Tesla. I've been driving at VIR for 10+ years and really looking forward to getting the 3 out there. Perhaps not as in depth as your build (famous last words....) but I'd definitely like to do a little work.
Absolutely no weight reduction. That is a slippery slope. I want to ensure the vehicle is still practical and livable on a day to day basis. I'm perfectly happy accepting it's a heavy car. The build is nearly complete, now it is just dialing everything in and improving on what I have.
If you're interested in the MCS Coilovers contact AR Auto Service (AR Autoservice).
I'd love to see some other Model 3's out at VIR, so far I think I'm the only one haha!
Love those Brake cooling duct!!! I did the same with WRX I had many years ago and it made a huge difference at the track. I used a collector instead of one of those huge fog lights (think early bugeye) and had it run directly to the back of the dust shield much like yours. I had my M3 pref out to a track day about a week ago and the brakes still got too hot. I could smell the pads starting to protest and I had to back off. Could you post some more pics of how you did it? Where does the air come from? Where did you get the hose and how did you route it? Any interference with the suspension? Love to hear more!
I'm actually re-doing them in the next few weeks. Will post more info then.
Went back to NCCAR this weekend to test out the new parts. Everything went smoothly, but my tires were completely trashed and corded after the first session. I ran them two more sessions until I felt it was no longer safe to continue. Unfortunately, this meant my maximum grip was pretty limited, but I still shaved nearly 5 seconds off my previous PB when putting together sector times. I ordered new tires and am hoping this progress translates to VIR in a few weeks. Below is my best video recorded lap.
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Got the RB XT970 rear brake pads installed. And here's a photo from last event.
Uncle Paul
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Interesting that Tesla has begun to post more agressive track tires to their site.
Believe that, as more Tesla are being taken to the track, that Tesla will increase it's efforts to support their racers.
Also believe that a track configuration is under development to existing cars via OTA updates as more work is being done with their long awaited Plaid hyper speed program.
Should offer more agressive cooling, different programing for adaptable suspensions and even more battery current for short bursts of speed.
Believe that, as more Tesla are being taken to the track, that Tesla will increase it's efforts to support their racers.
Also believe that a track configuration is under development to existing cars via OTA updates as more work is being done with their long awaited Plaid hyper speed program.
Should offer more agressive cooling, different programing for adaptable suspensions and even more battery current for short bursts of speed.
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