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The Model 3 Challenge had another epic event – this time at a track brand new to us – Canaan Motor Club! In total, over a dozen EV’s tackled the track over the weekend, and our Club Time Attack format was both fun and a success! With onsite Level 2 charging and a relatively short track, most...

I don't disagree it's a clear improvement, but a ~10s 60-130 isn't even close to the Plaid at a ~4.5. The old "Ludicrous" Model S from 2020 was doing ~10s before the Plaid came along. Not that I expected 4.5, but 8-9s would have been nice haha!

Finally! That's about what I was expecting; not a drastic improvement over the outgoing one. Model S LR is still quite a bit faster top end, though the 3 has a slight edge under 60. Given it's been 5+ years I was definitely hoping for more. Ah, well. A used Plaid poses an incredibly good value.

No, that allows it to bolt over your rotors. Otherwise, you would have a rather large gap there which would be quite bad. The caliper clearance should easily clear assuming it's a near replica of the factory design. But, again, being aftermarket, there's no way to say with certainty until you...

There's a shallow, secondary cut in the back of the center that is slightly wider in diameter. That's what we would refer to as the step.

It appears to have the step, although being aftermarket it's impossible to confirm without fitting it.

Final Call! Our first Model 3 Challenge Club Event begins tomorrow! Registration closes in 8 hours - if you're on the fence, this is your last opportunity to join us for a weekend of fun!

Haha! Yeah, the 3 certainly punches above it's weight class! I've added aero and made some other minor tweaks, but nothing significant. I think it could probably pull off a ~2:03-2:04, but that's the limit. VIR is a power-friendly track, and with two very long straights the 3 runs out of legs...

Tony you are a beast on those 255's! Ran a 1:41.753 at 220kW power limit. Gotta admit though, it was a close Qualifying!

We are down to ONE Saturday spot left for the Model 3 Challenge at Canaan Motor Club! Secure your ticket today before it's too late! This will be the largest Model 3 Time Attack event on the East Coast for 2024 so far! Prove yourself against other Model 3 drivers, or come on out and just have...

This forum needs some more in-car track video, so here we go! While the 3 is not exactly breaking any records, and on a regional or national level for Time Attack it's not terribly competitive, it's still quite good for doing local events. Especially now, given the going prices, there's not a...

We are less than TWO weeks away from our first Club Event at Canaan Motor Club! We do expect Saturday tickets to SELL OUT within the week, so if you're on the fence we recommend purchasing soon! This is going to be a fun event and requires ONLY brake pad and fluid upgrades to participate. It...

We're only three weeks away from our first Club Event! If you don't have a Model 3, or don't want to modify the vehicle with brake pads and fluid, you can still sign up for the MassTuning Electric Day which is open to ALL EV's! Come out and join your fellow enthusiasts for a day of on-track fun...

FWIW I don't expect much to change. The modifications will pretty much all carry-over, and things like the current limiting aren't going to change, as the HVB hasn't changed. In fact, the cars built outside of the United States probably won't be any faster than the outgoing Performance 3 due to...

It's very dependent on the track, car setup, and how fast you are. For example, this weekend on a track with a lot of low-speed/high-current corner exits I got it to hit current limiting in only ~6 minutes with one slow warm-up lap.

This is a good point, for AutoX smaller diameter works better. For track, doesn't make much of a difference.

Tread width is 10.5" for the 285 - should be fine on a 10.5" wheel, wouldn't go wider.

IMO 305's on 10.5's don't provide enough sidewall support, and you would likely be faster on something like a 285. 305's on a 11, on the other hand, would be faster than a 285 on a 10.5. I think the Tire Rack tests illustrate this well. It's also somewhat dependent on the tire construction as well.

MW03 19x10.5 - Kumho V730 275/35/19

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FWIW I did some testing this weekend and concluded that -3.5F and -3R to be near ideal camber settings. Tire pressures at 38psi seemed to be about right.

The MPP Cooling Party Controller I think is great because it allows you to be far more consistent with your laps without giving up a lot of speed. Here's an example of a ~240KW limit. As you can see, the current does not change throughout the 17-minute session. Normally, you'd be losing power...

I believe my post here will help to answer your questions: Tesla Model 3/Y Thermal Limits on the Racetrack Any sales related questions should be directed to @MountainPass

Yeah that seemed to take forever but glad they're finally online, much needed expansion!

We’re excited to formally introduce a new format for 2024 – Club Events! Model 3 Challenge Club Events will be run similar to a typical Time Attack format. In addition, the only modifications needed to your Model 3 are racing brake pads and brake fluid! Purchase Tickets Here MassTuning...

Good luck with the move, hope everything goes smoothly! IMO the wide-body is completely overkill. It's expensive, you won't get the resale value out of it, and we're talking about probably tenths of a second here. I've found 275's on 10.5's to work quite well, so that's what I would recommend...

Preparing Your Model 3 for the Challenge Turning Your Model 3 into a Challenge Car So you’ve recently purchased a (new, or new to you) Model 3 and are looking to take the first steps into turning it into a Model 3 Challenge car? Perhaps you’ve decided that the economics of running your ICE...

The Model 3 Challenge is back for 2024, and we're less than two months away from the opening event at Willow Springs International Raceway! If you're interested in competing with your Model 3 on a racetrack, then you don't want to miss out on this Time Attack event! Only a few basic...

It's fine. Torque them to spec.

You went from a tire with an overall diameter between 26.2" and 26.7" to one with an OD of 27.5". It's not gonna fit. Biggest I've seen people get away with is 27.2".

If you're just starting out, picking something with longer life as opposed to outright pace is likely your best option. For those cases the Goodyear Supercar 3 or the Kumho V730 is likely your best pick(s). I've found Tire Racks width measurements to occasionally be inaccurate. So...

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There are several other similar category tire manufacturers represented in that test, and there's no evidence to suggest that Sailun stands out from them. Looking at testing done on other Sailun tires, they consistently rank near the bottom, and a far cry from the performance of other...

Whatever helps you justify your purchase. I already pointed to a source that clearly dispels your sentiment.

You made the same point we're trying to make. It's not about the fact they're built in China. It's about the factory and the quality control of the company making the product. Sailun has no reputation for making high quality tires in a high quality factory with high quality control standards...

Making the blanket statement that all tires made in China are bad tires isn't accurate, but there are absolutely big differences between tire manufacturers in China, and the product coming out of each factory. Ultimately, you get what you pay for, and cheap brand tires are undeniably worse than...

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The Model S has gone through three significant visual iterations. The 2012-2015 "nose-cone", the 2016-2020 "refresh", and the 2021+ "Palladium" (current model). The Palladium is a massive step forward in technology and reliability, building upon the Model 3/Y architecture. The previous gen...

At full power a modified Model 3 with a good driver will consume about 20-25% every five minutes. Of course, it can only keep this up for 7-10 minutes before hitting significant power limiting. In the Model 3 Challenge, we limit the cars to ~220kW to preserve energy and extend runtime. In a 15...

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The drone footage perspective is awesome!! How much faster is the Mod class currently?

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Hello TMC Family! The Model 3 Challenge is revving up for the 2024 Season and we can't wait to bring you all another exciting year of competition! 2023 was an epic inaugural season, featuring three events at incredible racetracks such as Lime Rock Park and Laguna Seca! Competitors saw over 100...

Or alignments are a normal maintenance item that should generally be done every year, depending on road conditions, driving habits, etc, and extrapolating a few hundred (or thousand) people who need an alignment out of millions of cars and saying that equates to an inherit defect with the...

If I were to wager a guess - the alignment offset is not being reset. There is no inherit "issue" with the 3/Y suspension or steering. As if all other Hertz vehicles have a perfect alignment lol? Tesla has sold millions of 3's and Y's and a list of five threads on a forum signifies some...

Yes, there was a change made to use slightly larger bolts on the front points. Have also never seen the originals fail, fwiw. To use this "gen 2" rack in an older Model 3 you literally just replace those two bolts with different ones. Not sure what you're referencing on the inner tie rods, but...

Completely disagree. The 3/Y is incredibly easy to align. I've done dozens. The problem is that most people performing an alignment don't know what they're doing. Also, unaware of this "steering design flaw" you speak of.

295 in the photo.