Tesla Roadster vs Tesla Roadster drag racing - Page 3

James · 08-09-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SByer

James' picture just rocks, and anyone out there ordering, black wheels are clearly the correct answer for RR (MTBO).

Wait till you see it with the exposed carbon fiber hardtop. The combo of the black wheels with the black CF hardtop will be amazing.

I am also considering adding the exterior carbon fiber package to mine. You can do that after delivery. There are even some companies that do it cheaper than Tesla with the same quality.

vfx · 08-10-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by James

I am also considering adding the exterior carbon fiber package to mine. There are even some companies that do it cheaper than Tesla with the same quality.

Not sold on the CF hood but I do want the CF wing. I thought it would be great to have a Backup camera installed into it. At least one Tesla person said the idea is a great one.

James · 08-10-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vfx

Not sold on the CF hood but I do want the CF wing. I thought it would be great to have a Backup camera installed into it. At least one Tesla person said the idea is a great one.

I am going to see a local aftermarket expert that was recommended to me by another Tesla owner. We will see what magic he can do with carbon fiber. Also need to have some minor leather upholstry work done.

Tdave · 08-11-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by James

I am going to see a local aftermarket expert that was recommended to me by another Tesla owner. We will see what magic he can do with carbon fiber. Also need to have some minor leather upholstry work done.

Can you be more specific about what you're planning to do?

Some of us may feel the need to keep up with the James's.

James · 08-11-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdave

Can you be more specific about what you're planning to do?

Some of us may feel the need to keep up with the James's.

I am merely considering some exterior carbon fiber accents similar to the package offered by Tesla Motors. But I don't want to pay $9,000 for it. I am going to wait and see how my carbon fiber hardtop looks before I go adding more accents on the wing and front hood.

I might also do the Kenwood aftermarket replacement for the JVC. I like that part of what Dr. Ian Taras did with his Tesla Roadster. My other thought is a rear backup camera.

If you want to keep up with me, I suggest you put your Tesla Roadster Sport on a trailer and arrange to be in Colorado on Sept 27th.

National Electric Drag Racing Association - Upcoming Events
High Altitude Nationals
September 27, 2009
Bandimere Speedway
Denver, Colorado

In the thin air there is less drag. Since electric cars don't need oxygen, they actually are at their best at high altitude. According to Bill Dube, owner of the Killacycle, that is the place to set a record.
My driver, Scotty Pollacheck (Killacycle rider) will also be there.

Can to join me for a head to head race with you and me driving? Tesla Roadster Sport vs Tesla Roadster Sport? That could be a good video if both of us are running at 12.5 or 12.6 seconds.

I am on a diet to drop weight.

Tdave · 08-11-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by James

If you want to keep up with me, I suggest you put your Tesla Roadster Sport on a trailer and arrange to be in Colorado on Sept 27th.
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Can to join me for a head to head race with you and me driving? Tesla Roadster Sport vs Tesla Roadster Sport? That could be a good video if both of us are running at 12.5 or 12.6 seconds.

I am on a diet to drop weight.

I'd love to join you, but Colorado is too far. How about you join me for the Power of DC Autocross/Drag-Race Aug 29-30? It's an all EV event.

I'm 180 lbs. You've got a long way to go on your diet.

James · 08-11-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdave

I'd love to join you, but Colorado is too far. How about you join me for the Power of DC Autocross/Drag-Race Aug 29-30? It's an all EV event.

I'm 180 lbs. You've got a long way to go on your diet.

OK, we will have to do a virtual race. You put up your best time at the Power of DC. Make sure it is documented with video and time slips.

I will then try to top it in late September at the High Altitude Nationals.

My starvation diet just started.

DrComputer · 08-11-2009, 11:31 PM

James, shouldn't you be in the back room working on some Foundry cables and not going on a starvation diet yet? I'm still waiting for mine.

James · 08-12-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DrComputer

James, shouldn't you be in the back room working on some Foundry cables and not going on a starvation diet yet? I'm still waiting for mine.

I am delegating. The "back room" is 63 miles from my house and I only go there twice per week. I have a business to run. We have four technicians trained now and they all work on the RFMC upgrades, but those are not their only tasks. This is a side business for us, not the primary task for anyone.

But even setup as we are, we expect 7 or 8 units to be finished this week. We were being held up by some parts on order that arrived this past Monday. We have a bunch of units 80% completed and those are now being finsihed for testing on Thursday and Friday.

DrComputer · 08-12-2009, 09:42 AM

James, I do hope you know I was joking about making the Foundry cables. But is good to hear that the production process is going well.