Great test! I was thinking just that. The addition of the oil cooler removes the need for the AC system to power up to cool the internals. Less power draw= more track time! You make me wish I bought a 3 instead of a Y.
Nice! Brilliant R&D insight. Are the battery and motors on the same cooling loop so cooling the motors gives the system more headroom to keep the battery temps down?
Short answer: yes, but we don't know the thermal coefficients between the different systems/loops (air vs refrigerant vs water vs oil). In principle they're all connected together thermally and increasing the thermal mass or heat transfer of the subsystems will increase the overall cooling effect. Sasha gives a superb engineering discussion of why cooling the motor oil is beneficial, in the product description: www.mountainpassperformance.com/product/rdu-oil-cooler/
is this unit compatible with the UP 'Enduro Drive Unit Oil Cooler And Magnetic Filter for Tesla Model 3' i see that your cooler goes between the unit and the filter. if this combo fits in the allowable space it could be addition cooling maybe even 'overclock'
The cooler and lines add oil capacity.. how much more oil? What kind of oil do these drive units take.. do u offer the oil? I think this system would probably be great for hot weather like new mexico and nevada. Not just a racing application.
More please. Btw, I NEVER get car sick, a BMW trained, mainly euro auto tech, competent behind the wheel (with mechanical sympathy). IF y'all are ever looking for more talent. Cheers,ed.
try looking at a small LCD/LED screen while the car is moving around violently. You'll know what he felt, its nausea. I think its cause your eyes are constantly tracking the screen which is moving in your hands, too much movement. If i ever record while moving i don't watch the screen.
Great test! I was thinking just that. The addition of the oil cooler removes the need for the AC system to power up to cool the internals. Less power draw= more track time! You make me wish I bought a 3 instead of a Y.
Just awesome! Data matters.
Nice reaction for that sudden stop on the track, That was close o.O
Fantastic work!
Nice! Brilliant R&D insight. Are the battery and motors on the same cooling loop so cooling the motors gives the system more headroom to keep the battery temps down?
Short answer: yes, but we don't know the thermal coefficients between the different systems/loops (air vs refrigerant vs water vs oil). In principle they're all connected together thermally and increasing the thermal mass or heat transfer of the subsystems will increase the overall cooling effect.
Sasha gives a superb engineering discussion of why cooling the motor oil is beneficial, in the product description:
www.mountainpassperformance.com/product/rdu-oil-cooler/
Can an oil change be done on the drive unit?
What about a brake fluid cooling unit? Seems like it should be a thing.
is this unit compatible with the UP 'Enduro Drive Unit Oil Cooler And Magnetic Filter for Tesla Model 3' i see that your cooler goes between the unit and the filter. if this combo fits in the allowable space it could be addition cooling maybe even 'overclock'
The cooler and lines add oil capacity.. how much more oil? What kind of oil do these drive units take.. do u offer the oil? I think this system would probably be great for hot weather like new mexico and nevada. Not just a racing application.
Incredible driving, Sasha! Where are the barf bags, because I would need several of them?
Is this for RWD only or AWD rear motor also? Any plans for a front motor cooler too?
More please. Btw, I NEVER get car sick, a BMW trained, mainly euro auto tech, competent behind the wheel (with mechanical sympathy). IF y'all are ever looking for more talent. Cheers,ed.
try looking at a small LCD/LED screen while the car is moving around violently. You'll know what he felt, its nausea. I think its cause your eyes are constantly tracking the screen which is moving in your hands, too much movement. If i ever record while moving i don't watch the screen.