Tesla Model S Plaid
09-21-21, 08:19 AM
#991
Lexus Fanatic
They have done great no doubt. But they are not #1 on that track…there are like 60 cars with faster lap time. Long way to go. The trouble with a Tesla chatting is that it always turns into a giant controversy. Tesla plaid is like 1000 hp, cars with lesser power are still ahead.
09-21-21, 08:32 AM
#992
EV ftw!!!
They have done great no doubt. But they are not #1 on that track…there are like 60 cars with faster lap time. Long way to go. The trouble with a Tesla chatting is that it always turns into a giant controversy. Tesla plaid is like 1000 hp, cars with lesser power are still ahead.
09-21-21, 10:22 AM
#994
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
09-21-21, 10:35 AM
#995
Lexus Fanatic
Does Tesla currently have the quickest cars on average of any automaker? I think so, except some niche supercar brands.
09-21-21, 10:55 AM
#996
Lexus Test Driver
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09-21-21, 11:06 AM
#997
Lexus Champion
09-21-21, 02:20 PM
#998
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tesla has absolutely not 'failed', i think you're exaggerating what you perceive some has written/said.
you seem to.
09-21-21, 02:47 PM
#999
Lexus Fanatic
11-03-21, 05:59 PM
#1000
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Another review... interesting...
tl;dr...
lots of fun, very fast, TERRIBLY, dangerously inadequate brakes, terrible inadequate power steering, good on street but not on a track.
tl;dr...
lots of fun, very fast, TERRIBLY, dangerously inadequate brakes, terrible inadequate power steering, good on street but not on a track.
11-03-21, 06:02 PM
#1001
It's not good on the track because there is no "track mode" yet. That's a future OTA update.
Elon Musk teases Plaid track mode, waypoints, and “other things” in software update coming soon
Even the crappy brakes can be updated OTA with more regen.
11-03-21, 06:15 PM
#1002
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The brakes are the worst part of the car. Badly underbraked for such a powerful beast...but its waaaay cheaper and waaaay easier to put a really nice big brake kit than to generate 1000hp reliable horsepower from a car. The Pikes Peak race car was basically just a stripped Plaid model with bigger brakes and race suspension. Track mode will definitely help with handling but the brakes definitely need the upgrade for track duty.
However, I wouldn't really ever track the Plaid...too heavy and more of a grand tourer. Doesn't sound much fun tracking the thing.
However, I wouldn't really ever track the Plaid...too heavy and more of a grand tourer. Doesn't sound much fun tracking the thing.
11-03-21, 06:19 PM
#1003
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It would be great if tesla offered, at least as an option, a bigger brake upgrade (carbon ceramic maybe).
11-03-21, 06:19 PM
#1004
The fact that the Model S can do it at all while carrying a family of 5 is what makes it absurd (in a good way).
11-03-21, 06:21 PM
#1005
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There's limits to how much braking you can get from regen. Regen brakes are good in relatively modest regular driving (to achieve one pedal driving), but for serious braking, there's no way - they must work in combination with caliper/piston/disc brakes..