AmpedRealtor
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Saleen Model S Video: Less weight, Gearing Change, Better Aero and Range... and laughable aesthetics.
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But has the "better aero and range" claim been validated through testing, especially independent third part testing? Answer: no. Until it has been tested it's just a claim, not a fact. (I understand your post was not stating it as "fact").
And yes, the aesthetics are worse to my eyes. Others may like it.
Odd choice for interior colors. Looks like an inside-out cow.
Good design is form follows function.
Good design does not lie.
To argue otherwise is ridiculous.
The wheel/brake package reduces unsprung weight from 100 to 120 lbs depending on which stock wheel package you have. Not only are you dropping weight but also reducing rotational inertia.
If the aerodynamic claims prove true this means you need to press the accelerator less to achieve a given speed. The aero package is not only what you see but underneath as well.
At low speeds I would gladly give up some efficiency for shorter breaking distances and better handling that the Saleen spec tires give you.
With those wheels on it, I don't see how it's possibly getting better range.
With the gearing change, it's going to spin the motor faster at the same vehicle speed so that doesn't help either.
All the aero changes appear to INCREASE downforce (front lips, rear spoiler, and rear valance)
This is a nightmare even BEFORE you get to the looks of the car!
If I was Tesla Motors, I wouldn't touch this thing with a 10 foot pole.
Wait. What? You get 15 minutes? I'm lucky to get 3!Just to bring it up again its all eye candy if they did not fix the limiter.
I drive my car on the track and it its awesome for the first 15 minuets I don't need more power it is way fast enough but as soon as that limiter kicks in it is a dog.
Voids your Tesla warranty and it sounds like a slot car.
Total win.