Plaid Runs 9.2s at 150+MPH!!! ALL DAY LONG!!! No modifications, gutting, or roll cage needed!
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September 19th, 2021 at Orlando Speed World (1/4 mile NHRA dragstrip).
Running on the stock Pirelli P Zero tires (19”).
No Weight Removed! (Yet!)
Race #, ET, MPH, 60-ft, 1/8th mi ET, 1/8mi MPH, Mode
1: 9.267, 150.98, 1.491, 6.023, 121.39, Drag Strip + Launch Control
2: 9.295, 150.73, 1.504, 6.051, 120.61, Drag Strip + Launch Control
3: 9.279, 150.38, 1.488, 6.028, 120.79, Drag Strip + Launch Control
Started with 98%, ended with 89% (used 9% or 3% average per run.)
Note: All ET's easily beat the "Best Ever" time of the White Nitrous Redeye Challenger that we ran against two weeks earlier. (That 'driver' said that the 9.379 at 147.42 time slip was the "BEST EVER" time that his gutted car has ever run.) Same Track. Same Weather Conditions. But this time no "pretending" that the Tesla was "fully charged". (What kind of person would post that when they knew it wasn't true?) And no risk of damaging the car with too much NOS. (Has that car blown up yet? Someone implied that it has.)
All runs were in “Drag Strip” Mode and used Launch Control.
Note: ET’s always exclude Reaction Times! The time from Green Light to the finish line is the total of RT + ET. ET is the time from actually crossing the Start Line to crossing the Finish Line, irrespective of the driver's reaction to the light.
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Welp...I guess the NHRA never dreamed of something like the Tesla Plaid coming out when they made that rule XD
I'm glad they allowed the Plaid to go all out. If it's stock it was designed for that speed and to stop from that speed.
In 1951 the NHRA couldn't even imagine going to the moon wink wink nudge nudge. 😂
No cage for cars that run under 10 seconds stock.....but would gutting the interior require a cage since technically you are no longer stock? I wonder if that stipulation is for any modification, or just for power adders.
@@TeslaP3D This is why the Dodge Demon only came with the driver's seat stock ... $1 to get the others back, but the official "stock" times were sans passenger seats
Since the model S is one of, if not THE safest car on the road, and the roof crush test machine broke after applying the weight of 4 model S's to one and it still didn't collapse, the model S does not need a cage.
It's pretty awesome that You can buy this car, head to the track and run low 9's at over 150!! Freaking sweet!!!
It's awesome..I just imagine all the accident in the next few years with the rich 19 year old kids thinking they are superman doing 0 to 60 in 2 seconds light to light street racing
@@TM-jt3dd 😳 Yeah, that's a risk with ANY fast car.
@@TM-jt3dd this car is too fast for most people IMO. Most people can’t even handle going 70mph
@@J1Z06 Agree
@@yg78t76t7 the hummer has this same problem, it's too fast and too heavy. And anyone can buy it.
Got a 1999 dodge dakota RT, stage 2 mods, so basically anything/everything done except a supercharger or cam. Runs a 14.7 1/4 mile and ill say back in 1999 that would be smoking quite a few cars. 12, 13 second cars were very fast in 2000. Now we buy cars that are almost 8 seconds without mods, its just unreal
My 88 Chrysler conquest tsi ran low 14s only mod was i gutted the cats in the year 2000.
Wow I guess my $5k car is fast then lol it’s my first car, and it runs a 14 second 1/4 mile apparently that’s not bad in my opinion
@@Raiddd__ Yea man, 14 seconds is fast enough to do some really stupid things. My chargers high 13 1/4 mile so it isnt a "race car" but i know it drifts and has no problem getting to speeds that would scare most people. At the end of the day if you enjoy it thats all that matters
@@pumpkin9916 true that, my cars an 08 g35x sedan btw, bone stock
@@Raiddd__ its fast enough to have little fun but i wouldn't gamble on winning races this day in age...if it was the year 2000 then it would do well on street racing.
Hey Andrew,
It’s Brad that you met at the track with the gray Plaid. So my first run was a 9.36 @ 146 mph (I let up too early). Second pass was 9.38 @ 150.83 mph. It was great meeting you and I look forward to seeing you out at the track again soon.
That gray color on your car is flat out BEAUTIFUL. That or maybe the silver is the way I would go. When he was showing that long 3/4 view of your car...man I don't care what ANYONE says, Model S (especially with the wider fender flares on the Plaid) is one sexy beast.
Nice first runs!!! ⚡️🚙💨
what was your charge % at??
@@TasimanaOG I was running about 80-90%
Upper 80’s.
Those turkeys know Thanksgiving is coming and they're getting out of dodge.😆
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😂😅😂😅👍🙏🙌🙌Yea they going to go to their secret location till after new years 💯🙌😂
Maybe try to put the wheel covers back on, they reduce drag which is important above 60+mph, so most of the time during 1/4mile.
Car out of the factory running under ten seconds all day it's a wonderful world😁
Another great video!!
Love your channel!! Love the Plaid!
Thank you for keeping the videos coming!!
Totally agree with you on the yoke - I really hope Tesla will offer an option for a real wheel with stalks.
Hi, love your videos! On the yoke, I'm on my 3rd Tesla, had an MS a few years ago, and drive my wife's MY-P some. The new 2021Plaid MS is my daily driver, and I've gotten pretty fond of the yoke and the controls on it, with some reservations as you noted about the horn. I've practiced a bit covering all the buttons on the right to honk, and it does work ok that way, but it isn't ideal. I don't miss the stalks though, I really like the turn signal location and other controls (horn excepted!).
Look forward to some more videos,
Best regards,
Mark
Thanks for your videos I really appreciate them.
Tip for the horn , don't have to pinpoint it just hit that whole right side with palm. as if you were hitting the center of the wheel in the raven
Hrm... That makes me feel a bit better about the new steering yoke. That's my main theoretical gripe with it having never used it. Though I do have a motorcycle with a small button for a horn, and it can be a pain to find it in a hurry.
or just train your right thumb to go there, for when that POS,...lets you know, they can't drive...lol
That Volvo you pulled up behind in the beginning likely would have been a good contender if it's the one I'm thinking of. It is quick. Nice passes!
What rule is that? So glad they are letting you go for it!!
Track follows NHRA rule.
Instead of searching for the horn button on the yoke, I’ve heard you can place your hand/palm over that entire right section, just as if you were mashing the horn in an emergency. I’ve never been in the refreshed Model S though, so I could be wrong.
This is correct. mash your palm in that area, and it'll hit the horn. Not that I have a Plaid, this is what i've heard other Plaid owners report.
ya they added it as an update according to ryan shaws channel
@@PeteZam he later corrected that to report that it was always there--even mentioned in the owners manual--and he was just misinformed.
Can't believe this wasn't already known here... I feel like I have to write this in CZcams comments several times a week.
Even turkeys came to support you))) Thanks for nice video and we all hope you was able to fix flat tire on another plaid with no huge investment. Cheers from Sweden.
Can you drag race with your rear camera on the center Dash so we can see the competition disappearing?
Before stripping the back seat out of the car make sure it doesn't violate the "no modifications rule" ! Another great vid Andrew thanks and glad to see you don't have to sandbag anymore.
I talked to the management at the Orlando track last night, and they said removing the seats would violate the rule. Any weight reduction really. That kinda puts me into a corner...
(I was able to make 10 runs there, 4 very competitive ones, and also had another 14 runs on Wednesday for 24 time slips this week already plus big plans for Saturday!)
@@TeslaPlaidChannel Andrew, that is a bit of a shame mate but they have the same rules here in Australia for Real Street classes, quite specifically weight reduction of any kind is banned. At least you didn't go to all that work of stripping the interior only to be made to sandbag again !
It's crazy a production car that damn near needs a parachute at the track because its so fast
Great video as always
Hell yeah bro congrats! Let's hope they don't change their mind
Can't wait enough for dat 200 mph update
It will be interesting to see the transition where everyone just starts showing up in Teslas all running the exact same times again and again. Won’t that be exciting.
Nahhh, people will be taking plaid drivetrains and swapping them into Geo Metro's and sub 2000 LB cars. Or using 2 plaid drivetrains.... Crazy stuff like that. There will always be hot rodders.
No.
@@fivepointeightnate using duble the motors is not practical or efficient or safe
I read another person's comment in a Plaid video say that to operate the horn you don't have to push the little button --you can palm the buttons on that side and it supposedly works.
@Ken
'PALM SOMEDAY' :)
And the front number plate holder! Are you gonna race the X plaid? Keep em coming!
The fact that you run low 9s at 150mph ! Than drive it home! Technology is getting amazing.. however my cellphone looses service quit often! Lol
I am so happy to see you doing well and enjoying your Plaid and it is enjoying very much to see you doing so well to afford this great car. I am saving now to trade in a beautiful Jeep Cherokee Laredo Plus and getting a good trade on it plus a bunch of cash to get a nice model 3. I know these auto are superior to anything in my life time and will really enjoy this car and the experience. I can barely afford it right now but am saving additional cash just to stay above poverty but I am doing well for a partly disabled vet and still work at my 74 years of age. I have no complaints as I have everything I was born with which is more good fortune than many of my fellow brothers have had. I will love a new model 3 made in my favorite state in the world in Austin. I have a lovely 1923 street rod that I do not want to sell so the Jeep with short of 5,000 miles has to go and I will miss it a lot as it is a beautiful auto but I want the Tesla so after they do the newest models from TEXAS I will be ready with enough cash to buy it outright with no loan hopefully or at max a small loan. I have a good job part time in a language course and map & atlas company here in Spring Hill so it is nice to see a gentleman so close running a Plaid and I love to watch your way and what you do. I am waiting for the Texas made one with the new batteries and interior. These auto are magnificent as I have seen one one the way home a month ago. I do not go anywhere much so I am a home charger with electric at 10 cents per KWH including fuel charges so it is nothing to drive the car when needed. My trip to my office where I run computers and printers part time 3 days a week is a 13 mile round trip so I need a charge 1 or 2 times a week depending where errands take me to do. As I said, I love my Jeep at about 40 dollars a month for mid range priced gas, but the Tesla will cost pennies in the same time period not counting all the wear items on the Jeep. People do not realize, air & hepa filter, plugs, gas, oil & filter changes, brakes, transmission oil & filter change, and that is to beg nothing else goes wrong as well. Pcv Valves, and other tune up items, possible ignition wires. There are constant and many costs that even Tesla ads do not mention. Burning gas to get to the dealer and home, miles driven to the dealer and back home, more gas for that, waiting for the work to be done at the dealer. So I think of all these things and the cost in time spent and dollars is enormous!!! Right now I will get cash for my Jeep as it is showroom new condition and garage kept, not even a car door dent or mark on it at all. I can get $25,500 cash but that would make me pay full sales tax on a Tesla who would give me a trade in of $23,500 and that is no tax on half the model 3 then. So I hve to decide when TEXAS makes me a model 3. That is not bad for a 2020 with low milge in excellent condition but I could sell privately for a few grand more as it is a $35,000 Jeep but too much trouble with people taking it out for a drive. Let me know if anyone in your circle is interested in a 25 mpg and 34 on trips mpg Jeep with a v-6 and a real spare full size. I own it since brand new. I wish you continued good fortune in whatever you do for a living if work needs you, and keep this videos coming as I truly enjoy watch you and your great way towards others and your very decent attitude. God Bless, Ray C. Florida
Yep! My 2019 Model S Performance went 1001 time slips with no maintenance. Running mid 10s! Unheard of reliability!
@@TeslaPlaidChannel Yes Sir, I envy you a lot but I am happy for you as it is a good sport and you have a safe car to do it with as well. It is built to do what it is doing. I am very pleased and happy for you. And you seem like a really decent fellow as well. Thanks for everything! Ray C. Florida
Idk why they didn't make the airbag the horn button. Easy, clean, minimalist solution.
Andrew, the Tesla PLAID didn't make a 'TURKEY' of itself! :)
Great passes..... hope you break the 9.0 sec. one day soon!!!!!
Over the next few months the Model S is going to get some pretty sweet factory upgrades relating to steering and braking.
Have you thought about folding the rear view mirrors in while on the track?
Love the channel.
Wonder what the aero wheel covers would do for trap speed?
I like the yoke just fine, helps with dash visibility. Really don’t have problems with turning sharp. I do not like the turn signals! I really don’t like the horn button, but I will try covering the buttons with the palm of my hand to see if that works better. I have the 19 inch wheels with Perelli‘s and it seems to have more road noise than the 21 inch car that I rode in. Are the Michelin‘s quite a bit quieter?
I’d say the “frequency” of the noise is “different”. I find the 19”s to be quieter to my ear, but the Michelin’s are a remarkable tire overall. If they made the Pilot Sport 4S (or PS4) in the exact same size as these Pirellis, they’d be my next tire for sure. Michelin currently only makes one of them (the front 255, but not the back 285)
Thanks for the bit on the yoke. I am considering canceling my X reservation because of it and going with a Y.
My wife doesn’t want a yoke either but we are waiting until the last minute before we cancel our X reservation. I suspect they may have a wheel option by then…
@@TeslaPlaidChannel let's hope you are right. If not an X, what would you get instead of the X? A Y? Not a lot of comparable SUVs plus no one else has the Supercharger network.
ayy channels been growing at a nice pace!
Be interesting to see a standard style wheel eventually. Aftermarket or retrofit
There are close to 700 Plaids and Long range Model S sitting at the old Frys Electronics parking lot in Fremont right now complete with round steering wheels and red brakes. Nobody wants them.
@@cyumadbrosummit3534 IF what you say is true,
They will be there waiting for 'component shortage' parts - Elon has spoken of this.
New owners will be keen to get their hands on them.
@@cyumadbrosummit3534 Tesla has the lowest "days of supply"/inventory in the industry, which is a sign of high demand among other things. Suggesting that they have a demand problem is ridiculous without more extensive evidence than a photo of a lot with unfinished cars.
No fun watching you race by yourself we already know what the car is capable of always more fun watching you deliver Gap sauce😂😂😂
Yep, last night and tonight has many races against similarly fast cars. 24 new time slips. Video coming soon 🎥
The NHRA updated its safety requirements to allow 2008 and newer vehicles to run as quick as 10.00 and/or as fast as 135 mph without an NHRA-legal roll bar if the vehicle has unmodified factory safety equipment and DOT-legal tires.
so much fun look like cool
Thank you for you for you show video
No matter what light to light your their first in the city on the racetrack seems no matter where you go you end up being there first
TESLA
I don't own a Tesla, but I do recognize where you charged it up.
Remove the passenger and rear seats and you’ll hit
Every 100 pounds is 1/10th in the quarter. You'd be better off just having a small woman drive. But does anybody really care if the car runs 9.2 or 9.1? Especially when the record is like 9.08. When would it ever matter? The dude never gutted a 10.60 car but now all the sudden needs to gut a 9.20 car?
Would it still count as stock if you remove that much weight?
@@MrGonzonator i dont think they care
@@MrGonzonator No !!!
Any word on whether Gainesville will allow flat out? I live near Jacksonville and Gainesville is (I think) my closest drag strip.
Still waiting for an official response. I’ve been trying to sign up for a class there for a few months now, but they won’t let me use the Plaid until they get assurance from the NHRA guy, who hasn’t responded.
I would like to meet you when I get my tri-motor cyber truck. But it has been delayed till next year. 🤔 love what you're doing keep it up👍 also how is the regenerative braking when you're gone that fast to slow down. Does it help charge up your Tesla
The regen has added 1% during the runoff, but at high speeds (above 100MPH), it doesn’t have nearly as much effect as at lower speeds. ⚡️🚙💨
When you get your truck, check out Showtime on any Wednesday night!
Hi Andrew! Love your channel! Been watching it since last summer when I ordered my Model Y LR. It came Dec 24th. After driving my MYLR for a couple months and watching your channel, you inspired me to take Racing Driver Training /Education with the local Porsche Club where a friend of mine runs the training programs. To that end, I ordered a Model Y Performance (2 days before the price hikes started!)
I have a question for you: how do you sell a $70K car ($150K in your case)? Any suggestions are appreciated! And THANKS for the inspiration!
There are lots of sites to advertise the car, but once the deal is made, meet them locally at a branch of THEIR bank or credit union. Have them see the car there. (I don’t even let them drive it, and that’s been fine for two previous Tesla sales.). If they like what they see, the bank makes the cashiers check out to you and then sign over the title. Safe and secure for everyone 👍
@@TeslaPlaidChannel - Thanks for that info! That helps a lot. I have not sold a car in many years - we usually drive them until they start having major problems and then donate them to a place that uses them to teach automotive repair to at-risk kids and either part the the cars out or fix them up and donate the car to a family in need. Thanks again!
9.2 from the factory. Ludacris.
I would learn where the horn is after a week of driving. That would typically be 59 honks for me.
If u doing laps in a fast track then u will love the yoke.
Only pro drivers know to appreciate.
If you disabled the abs so you can break the tires loose would it be faster without the computer cutting throttle when it sees wheel slip.
I wonder what would it take to make it a high 8 second car... stickier tyers, gutted interior?
Are you allowed to roll the side view mirrors in to reduce drag?
*_LOL_* 😂 *You were talking about the horn button, maybe it was designed by a Nintendo player.* 😂
Tip: cover all the right buttons with your right palm to honk the horn quickly without searching for that tiny horn button. (According to other videos, I don't have a Plaid myself.)
I have a 7.0 1/8th street car and it is truly fast. a 6.0 sedan is just beyond most comprehension. I drove a dragster once the was similar and just brutal. Oh and FL crossings happen, good job on avoiding them.
Thanks Chris! Too many viewers think that 6.0 second cars “grow on trees”. Many nights there’s between 0-2 of them at my local test and tune…
That there is an absolute cool ass Volvo
The Volvo can be seen running in this full-night post by my buddy Lue:
czcams.com/video/bZAXpfCc2Tk/video.html
They have a sound effect that puts the sound of a hellcat to exterior speakers did you ever think of putting that on🤣🤣🤣
I would love to see you test the car without mirrors to see if it makes a difference
It took me about a month to adjust to the yolk but once my brain knew where everything was located without having to think about it, I saw the brilliance in what Elon has created. It’s a brilliant design and is much better in so many ways. I wouldn’t want this car any other way now. When I drive my wife Model X, it feels old fashioned. Kinda like how it feels going back to an ice vehicle. You scratch your head remembering that we used to think they were so awesome. Then the Plaid. Its amazing to experience the creation of the smartest man on the planet. He doesn’t settle for good or even best. It has to be orders of magnitude better and the Plaid delivers. I’m always trying to come up with excuses to drive the car. And I hate to say it to all of the current P100D owners but that was my previous car and if I had to rate them side by side on a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give the Plaid an 11 and the P100D a 5. It was not a refresh, its a completely different car. They feel nothing alike. The plaid feels surreal, so well made, significantly better engineering and the car feels like it must be far more expensive. If you’re thinking about upgrading from a P100D, I’ll wager $1,000 that within 60 days of driving it exclusively, you will agree that you like the yoke better and the car so much more. Anyways. Enough.
Gotta ask you, what you do for work.
Props to Tesla, they've come a long way since the roadster and the first model s with performance cutoffs and overheat issues...keep it up Musk!
How far from home base ( in miles) is the closest 1/4 mile track? Approx. how many miles away to the farthest 1/4 mile track (distance wise)? I've been spoiled with NJ's Atco Dragway only taking an hour and 15 minutes to get there. Other well known 1/4 mile drag strips are twice the distance ( about 70-75 miles away) and would take quite a bit longer to get to plus the extra gas needed. I've been racing at Atco since 1977 and am so used to it I don't want to go to any other track even though it's tempting.
Super gad for you Orlando Speed World lets you do full rip 1/4 mile runs! I eagerly look forward to any upcoming runs you make!
75 minutes to Bradenton.
2 hours to Orlando (sometimes longer with traffic)
@@TeslaPlaidChannel Two hours one way to Orlando??!! Wow, guess for now, it's worth the drive. I visited Palm Beach International once a few years ago while visiting my Dad who lives in Pompano Beach. Nice track, even saw a 7' alligator while wandering around just outside of the race area. Quite a surprise!
Awesome technology…
17:45 If I'm not mistaken, you can put your whole palm over the right buttons and it will in turn honk for you instead of finding the little button for the honk. So you just need to cover all the buttons on the right steering yoke.
I definitely need a Tesla Plaid.. 😂😂🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤I love the yoke..😂😂😋😋😍😍❤❤❤
The track should add a couple of 80 amp level two EV chargers! That way, EV'S could top off at the track.
I was just talking to one of the 1/4 miles tracks about that tonight!
Is there a weight difference between 100% charge vs like 80 or 50%?
I think that's a difference in full VS empty AA batteries atlest. I know that they can be tested to check charge by dropping them on a surface and check if they bounce or not.
I'm thinking that if it's a decent weight difference maybe there's a sweespot between how low charge (light weight) you can have and still have full power.
No, theres no difference in weight lol. The charged ions in the battery just move places from the anode to the cathode and back when you discharge or charge it back up.
It’s like 0.000000000001 picograms…
I got the same problem switching between stick shift and automatic. One time, while not thinking, I slammed on the brakes with my left foot while taking off from a green light. Luckily, I didn't get rear-ended and nobody did a Russell Crowe on me. I guess they were too busy searching for their horn button.
I'm excited to see you make a 1/4 mile run with the wheel covers. I'm guessing it will pick up about 2-3 MPH trap speed, but E.T. will be similar. Tesla specifically designed those to improve aerodynamics at highway speed and you're doubling that on the 1/4, so it has to increase trap speed.
I’ll try it at a Roll Racing event on Saturday!
@@TeslaPlaidChannel Looking forward to it! I pick my Plaid up on Saturday! I can't wait!
I rather enjoy my yoke. Was super easy to get the hang of. I can see how swapping between tesla and expecting the stocks to be there can get frustrating. But I got the hang of it extremely fast.
Interesting that you still use the Raven as a daily driver , is it because it’s easier to drive vs the plaid ?
What are you gonna do with the other 21’ plaid?
My wife won’t drive the Plaid, so we had to keep one non-Plaid. And we prefer to only have two total cars (for garaging and charging), so we sold the 21” Plaid. See the end of the previous video…
@@TeslaPlaidChannel Hope you made $$$ on the 21’ plaid :)
reminds me of roller coaster ride at cedar point that uses magnets for acceleration
Do you have regen braking when u brake at the end of each run? Does it even increase a percentage of battery power?
Regen always at max in my cars. Yes, I’ve watched the battery % go up by 1% during the runoff…
If you start stripping weight will it then be considered modified and need a cage?
Yep, unfortunately…
Does removing seats count as a modification that would disqualify you from the roll cage exemption
Good question.
I’ve just been told that NHRA Rules would then require a roll cage…
Removing weight counts as “modified”.
Fun fact, the standard steering wheel is still included in the Tesla app files in the new update. 3d models and everything
Can you share NHRA rule so I can show it to my local raceway?
Yoke blows! Should be an option at this price point.
Wow. That's a nice pass
Reminds me of the Bassmaster 2000 commercial: “Wow, that’s great bass!”
@@TeslaPlaidChannel you sure did fool me with that pass I can't lie I was shocked. And at stock weight
@@ericblakeney8776 👍 No weight removed, and three solid 9.2s in a row. Pretty consistent ⚡️🚙💨
@@TeslaPlaidChannel nice. And keep the videos coming please. I would like too see what you can do all out
Here’s the fastest of the flat-out vids:
czcams.com/video/ZeSPcq57LT4/video.html
Then some of the roll race videos have runs over 153MPH
To honk - you can put your hand over the honk and other buttons and it will honk. you don't have to find the little honk icon. I learned this from another CZcamsr-I don't have a Plaid but try it out and let us know if it works!
For the horn button, apparently if you push all the buttons on that side of the wheel it will press the horn. Look idea, but a workaround for a design problem. :)
Maybe strip one of the Plaid and try to get the 1/4 mile record for Plaid at 8.99 sec. We’d all party when you achieve it!
I believe he only has one plaid now. This one..
He's sold it to George.
Sold it to Joe. We raced again several times last night. Video coming soon 🎥
As always, thanks for sharing Andrew. I thought the yoke without the stalks was the dumbest feature until you showed the horn button. How ridiculous!!! Seriously what are you thinking Tesla? I'm looking forward to your experience with the seats removed and weight reduced. Any chance you'll get a rematch with the Redeye that beat you on the Pro tree?
I’d like to race a Redeye with 2 (or 3!) kits of Nitrous. But as for that particular driver, and what he did after the race? No thanks. Bad behavior shall not be rewarded…
@@TeslaPlaidChannel Thanks. Bush league behavior should not be rewarded. Some people have no problem lying and cheating. Cheers to you!
I realize that it's not a performance mod, but is removing seats and other weight considered a modification? Is a car still legally stock if it's been stripped of its interior and such?
Not legal. Removing weight is considered a modification…
You can activate horn by covering all the touch buttons on the right. Instead of pushing the center.
For the horn, cover the entire area over the right scroll wheel with palm of your hand and it activates the horn.
If this is the Tesla Plaid Channel, why is there motor revving sounds in your opening advertisement?
Ice getting passed
Do Tesla's have a spare tire? Or just a fix-a-flat kit?
Neither comes with the car. They sell a kit in their web store.
@@TeslaPlaidChannel you think at that price they would give you a can of tire slime and a mini compressor. You can pick up mini compressors from Harbor Freight for less than 10 Bucks and if you've got the 20% off coupon, even less and they sell tire Slime there too, LOL
@@jamessmoth8683 Agree!
Do all Plaid's have the external speakers...to make other car exhaust sounds??
Vroom Vroom....lol.
Yep, it’s a standard feature. Configurable to whatever sounds you put on a USB stick…
@@TeslaPlaidChannel thx, I saw it on You Tube once...
Then its true...will you ever do it, just to sound off....lol
I've watched alot of your videos...just give the other racer the hit and watch them, not the tree....lol....
Maybe go to OKC, and race the Street Outlaws ?
oh, gut the plaid, less weight.
Where did you charge up at before heading to the track? is there a supercharger near by?
It’s about 2% away, 8 miles, maybe 15 minutes.
What a shame your daily driver is "only" a 10 second car! How do you manage? :) My DD is a mid 15 second car. At least I have a mid-low 10 second street motorcycle. Stay safe.
That steering wheel reminds me of the one in Knight Rider Kitts steering wheel. They should make Kitt again with the same firebird build but with teslas electic engine or put this engine in it
Is it true that 21" wheels config is quieter than the 19" wheels in Plaid? Wondering?
I find the 19”s to be quieter of the two…
@@TeslaPlaidChannel thank you that helps a lot. I'm picking up a 19" Plaid in a couple of days and was wondering if I made the right call because people on the forums who have had both configs stated that 21" is quieter.
So you flew the car from west coast to FL?
Drove one. Cost $0.
@@TeslaPlaidChannel you are the one!
Why does the Tesla"s tyres not smoke under full acceleration ?
traction control
I’m daily driving mine with no issues. I have an SUV for snow etc.
Would I prefer stalks? Yes.. Would I prefer a round wheel ? Nope. I love the yoke now that I’m used to it. In a perfect world, yoke with stalks 👍 . If there was an option, I’d choose Yoke with buttons Vs. a round wheel with stalks.
Yoke with stalks would be a lot better 👍. Since I’m okay with the shape, that would really solve all my gripes.
Funny Chet did drag week with his Tesla and no parachute or roll cage required at any track no harassment.
How far away are you from the race track.
Three nearby tracks: About 1 hour to the closest one, about 2 hours to this furthest one (Orlando)...
@@TeslaPlaidChannel so you lost 2% battery for an hour of normal driving , cause you said you had 98% when you got to the track. Whats the range on the car under normal driving?
@@billsomerset238 Would you believe that there are chargers closer to the tracks than my house? (2-5% away, depending on the track.)
This is explained in many of my videos. I don’t have to charge. I don’t always charge. This time I did. Last time at that track I didn’t.
My current Plaid is 5.5 weeks old. I’ve never driven it below 20%.
Factory rated at 396 miles. Seems right.
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When you strip weight don't forget to take the Frunk liner out
if you are using the 19 Plaid for drag, you definitely shoud remove all the interior, it would be a no bainer, and you´ll get a lot of subscribers
@@marcromodevivar NHRA Rules then would require a roll cage, which may weigh just as much. What was gained?
@@TeslaPlaidChannel nuthin ..... dont do it, and it sounds like it will cost a fortune ! be interesting to know how much carbon disks save in weight? are they a tesla option ?
@@rhett7716 Not to my knowledge. I’ll have to be very careful about what I modify so that I don’t need to add that cage…
Maybe even wheels could invalidate the exception?
I drove like how the yoke functions on my old model S in preparation for the Plaid and it was relatively easy to drive with a normal wheel only touching the sides and bottom only. Maybe u can do that, keep the yoke fundamentals and continue to drive other vehicles and it won’t be as much of a difficult transition to and from
Main concern about that yoke for me is if you need to do some evasive maneuver suddenly (like for a road hazard or someone pulling out or perhaps slipping on ice), missing half the wheel means in that panicked moment you are trying to turn the wheel and you'll be grabbing for part of it that isn't there or is in a high or low spot. Seems very unsafe (as does making you have to look at the yoke to find the buttons).