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Tesla Roadster invited to join Fast & Furious 5 promo shoot

Discussion in 'Roadster' started by mpt, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. mpt

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    #1 mpt, Apr 6, 2011
    Are you near Willow Springs raceway on Wednesday 13th April?

    The organizers are looking for a Tesla Roadster to participate in the event.

    Please PM me for details.
     
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    #2 TEG, Apr 6, 2011
    Sounds like a job for VFX!
     
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    #3 mpt, Apr 6, 2011
    Pinged him, thanks.
     
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    #4 DrTaras, Apr 10, 2011
    Interesting. I had gotten that invite via a friend and told the guy to post here. I see your (MPT) post instead. Did he ask YOU to post for him? Just curious.
     
  5. mpt

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    #5 mpt, Apr 11, 2011
    I received a request from Tim W. for assistance. Same friend?
     
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    #6 mpt, Apr 19, 2011
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    Tesla themselves stepped in. This is part one, no Tesla yet...
     
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    #7 doug, Apr 19, 2011
    Well you do see the Roadster (stationary) at the beginning.
     
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    #8 TEG, Apr 19, 2011
    Is that a new tag line "With vault busting torque"...?
     
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    #9 vfx, Apr 19, 2011
    Even with an arbitrary penalty would be nice if the Stig were to drive it.
     
  10. mpt

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    #10 mpt, Apr 20, 2011
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    Part II - Roadster gets a go:

     
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    #11 vfx, Apr 20, 2011
    Well that was lame. They teased the silent advantage and then threw it out.

    Mike at the LA Tesla store used to race Porches. I can testify to his driving skill. he might have had a better time than Bob.

    Glad I was too busy to go.
     
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    #12 doug, Apr 20, 2011
    Also, they clearly edited the audio to make it quieter than it was. Anyhow, all in good fun. At least they didn't trash the car and it was fun to see Bob behind the wheel.
     
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    #13 zack, Apr 20, 2011
    400 horsepower? Hmm.
     
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    #14 dpeilow, Apr 21, 2011
    Maybe they dropped a Model S motor in it.
     
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    #15 mpt, Apr 21, 2011
    Just in; Tesla makes it round race track in "Perfectly good for the job" shocker.
     
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