Tesla Model 3 Performance Sets New Track Record At Buttonwillow

[TMC Staff]

Unplugged Performance proves the Model 3 is a top-notch track car. Tesla aftermarket maker and supplier Unplugged Performance (UP) recently announced on the Tesla Motors Club (TMC) forum that it broke lap time records at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park in California. The record was set by a modified Tesla Model 3 during the track’s recent...
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[Dolemite]

The secret is the titanium lug nuts

 

[dfwatt]

What's not specified is which Buttonwillow configuration this time was set on. If it's the most popular one configuration 13 those are incredible times.

 

[destructure00]

What's not specified is which Buttonwillow configuration this time was set on. If it's the most popular one configuration 13 those are incredible times.

It was 13 CW.

 

[RopDaddy]

The secret is the titanium lug nuts

shhhhhhh......

 

[destructure00]

Video from Unplugged:

Supposedly video with overlay is coming...

 

[MasterC17]

That is an impressive time for 13CW. Anyone know how much weight has been removed from the car?

 

[Nocturnal]

That kit is gorgeous as well.

 

[Orwell]

Looks like they finally fixed some fitment issues with their front lip.

 

[kbecks13]

Looks like they finally fixed some fitment issues with their front lip.

Which issues? I have one of the early lips and don't have any problems

 

[MasterC17]

Which issues? I have one of the early lips and don't have any problems

I have an early one and a newer one. The newer one is definitely improved but I didn't feel like the old one fit poorly, it just took a bit more to get it right.

 

[Orwell]

There is about 10mm of material missing from both sides making it look poorly designed or manufactured.

It does not cover the full width of the original bumper around the sides.

This is not just on my particular copy. You can see this on many pictures people post online.

There was no way to install it any differently to get it to fully cover the sides.

 

[kbecks13]

There is about 10mm of material missing from both sides making it look poorly designed or manufactured.

Ahhhh gotcha, i have a dark car so i guess i haven't seen that. You can see the difference in those photos tho? you have good eyes!

 

[boyguan]

its a lap record for an EV.

 

[mcbarnet007]

That is an impressive time for 13CW. Anyone know how much weight has been removed from the car?

My guess is probably 400-500lb since it was fully stripped with one racing seat.

 

[mcbarnet007]

This is the driver behind the wheel. https://www.racermentor.com/
He does offer coaching so hit him up if you wanna go faster
a short bio can be found here: Joshua Allan - NASA Speed News Magazine

 

[kurgen99]

I am interested in the Unplugged Performance's front and rear spoilers. This lap record would seem to suggest that the front lip spoiler has some actual utility. HOWEVER, neither this car, nor any of the other UP M3Ps that have been tearing around tracks look like they have either the "high efficiency" or "high down force" rear spoilers? Why not? Either they don't live up to the claims or they don't actually exist yet?? It's not on the spec list for the trim in that video.

 

[MasterC17]

I am interested in the Unplugged Performance's front and rear spoilers. This lap record would seem to suggest that the front lip spoiler has some actual utility. HOWEVER, neither this car, nor any of the other UP M3Ps that have been tearing around tracks look like they have either the "high efficiency" or "high down force" rear spoilers? Why not? Either they don't live up to the claims or they don't actually exist yet?? It's not on the spec list for the trim in that video.

I have a high efficiency one on my wife's car and should have the high downforce one on my car later this month. The spoiler is superb. Fitment is much better than the stock performance one. I'm happy with it.

 

[kurgen99]

I have a high efficiency one on my wife's car and should have the high downforce one on my car later this month. The spoiler is superb. Fitment is much better than the stock performance one. I'm happy with it.

Is that the front lip spoiler in your picture? Car looks sick! I like the red Brembos with the black.

 

[dfwatt]

This is the driver behind the wheel. https://www.racermentor.com/
He does offer coaching so hit him up if you wanna go faster
a short bio can be found here: Joshua Allan - NASA Speed News Magazine

I'd be really interested in his thoughts on the car because he has driven a lot of machinery.