Recent content by HighPotential

It's not a Plaid issue. It's a geometry issue exacerbated by power numbers. Jeebus krist. That's what it is.

If you think about it, the difference between 9.29 sec and 9.7 sec is precisely 0.31 seconds. 1/3 of a second. A blink of an eye. Trap speed is the indicator of HP applied to forward motion.

For optimal results maximum SoC is needed, optimal tire pressure, and empty the car out (yes it's 5,000 lbs but every little bit helps, and a good reason to clean out the car). I believe that if it is an NHRA member track you DO NOT need a roll cage or any of that other stuff. You need a...

My best times are between 6.03 and 6.08 around 119 mph 95% SOC and 42 PSI cool pressure in the tires on prepped (drag strip) surfaces. Can't seem to crack into the 5's. All stock. Nothing removed. Maybe I need to lose a few pounds or wait for a tailwind.

The Sapphire's traction control is considered one of the best in the industry. And with cars this torquey, that makes a difference. I did notice though that the Sapphire was able to pull on the Tesla, but not assertively. The race is won in the first second. That's why if I ever get next to...

I think maybe they can without hardware upgrades. If a Plaid can run duration racing at the track without overheating, it can be over juiced for drag racing lengths of time without damage to the heavy components. Electronics, not sure. Maybe the ESC's will need upgrading. Battery and motors, no.

Sapphire is the real deal. But its only marginally faster. Reflexes are decisive through 1/4 mile. Plaid wins hands down for value but the Sapphire is surely a better car.

I'm hoping they sell an OTA upgrade to boost to 1,300 HP for short periods. Lol.

FWIW, the one time I used the classic PS4 (non-Tesla spec) 21" Michelins, they did NOT come apart and lasted 16,000 miles. Coincidence? Not sure.

Welcome to the club!

I tried the SIM also, didn't work at all- rather than deal with a refund I just kept it, hoping they would get it right- apparently not yet. I am thinking about designing an aluminum flip/magnet latch hinged mount for larger iPad. So it mounts solidly in front of most of the Tesla main screen...

It was set to low. Not sure if it was in Jack Mode. I don't think so. I seem to recall checking before they raised it and it was not.

No. Toe in

He offered that he has seen this for years. Most recently in a customer's 911 Turbo. Same issue. He says what kills the tires on the inside edges is squatting under acceleration. An independent squats and toe moves outward under acceleration. A significant toe out condition combined with the...

I discussed it with them. One of their guys has setup independent race suspensions for decades. I told him to do what he thought was best. We will have to wait and see 😅. We aligned it on the low setting which is what I normally drive.