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I did drive VP10 locked in 2nd gear last September on Skyline Blvd. It's difficult to compare the two cars since the circumstances were so different. The Skyline drive was my first time at the wheel of the Roadster and with Zak in the passenger seat I didn't push it too hard; I didn't want to be the first to crash a Tesla. Most of the drive was at 50-60mph with the occasional run up to 90ish in the straight sections.
With VP13 I was more aggressive. With more time to get comfortable with the car and with no particular route to follow, I was able to include a variety of driving situations, including a number of 0-60 sprints and passing (WOW). All I can say is the accelerations is immediate and relentless. The regen seemed close to what i remember from VP10, just about right for spirited driving through the twisties.
No, they just reqired my signature on the standard "you break it, you buy it" waiver and a casual "have fun" from Jeremy.
I didn't have a performance computer with me, but my personal rush meter was pegged on high a few times:smile:
I saw this: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/11642-post33.html
and it jogged my brain.
Apparently Tesla's Signature Green is Lotus's Empire Green.
(This picture is Tesla's Racing Green)
and it jogged my brain.
Apparently Tesla's Signature Green is Lotus's Empire Green.
(This picture is Tesla's Racing Green)
I don't doubt that there are similar colors, but I'm pretty sure they specially mixed Signature Green. Otherwise, what's the point.
Here's a demonstration how Signature Green can look purple depending on the angle of the light.
Also don't forget the Dodge Viper.
In the UK at least, these have become referred to as Viper stripes on any car (even though the GT did it way before).
Hmmm.. those "Viper Stripes" were Chrysler's rendition of what were know by Shelby enthusiasts in the 60's as "Le Mans Stripes" after the Ford GT cars raced by Shelby American. I had them in white on my 67 Candy Apple Red GT-350.
I think they look nice on a Ford GT, Viper, Lotus or Tesla, no matter what you choose to call them!:smile:
chimpanzee
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I absolutely don't get some of the bland colors that are offerred. What's even worse, is on car dealer lots those bland colored cars. I happened on Platinum Motors in Hollwood (on Melrose Ave) the other day, & look what I found:
Platinum Motors/Hollywood - a set on Flickr
If I were a Roadster buyer, it would a no-brainer split-second decision:
candy apple red
Or, lemon-yellow or neon-orange.
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graham
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Err.. not to state the obvious, but umm... I think they have the yellow and orange covered. Also, though no car has been made with it yet, I think Fusion Red is pretty close to Ferrari red. Additionally, owners can request pretty much any color they want.
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SByer
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Compared to the nasty, gross color palettes a bunch of the mfrs. have gone to (Sea Foam Green? Really? You dropped Forest Green for Sea Foam Green? I'm an S=100% kind of guy... H and B are negotiable...) I think Tesla has done really well, and like Doug said, I think they've got "lemon" yellow and "neon" orange covered. The Very Orange, BTW, looks a lot better in person than in pictures (not enough to change my mind). I haven't seen Fusion Red in person yet, and I know that the colors as they're shown on the owner's site are way off.
It was a long time ago, but I remember Tesla noting that only the Signature 100 got egg kits, the rest of us would get a not-quite-as-fancy color kit, so Dave's picture isn't a surprise.
It was a long time ago, but I remember Tesla noting that only the Signature 100 got egg kits, the rest of us would get a not-quite-as-fancy color kit, so Dave's picture isn't a surprise.
graham
Active Member
Interesting email I just received from Tesla:
I wonder what prompted them to send this at this time?
I wonder what prompted them to send this at this time?
SByer
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