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Yes, I love to talk with him/her about the experience.
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Totally disagree. This car is bad-a-- looking. This is how Tesla should be selling the P85D.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Its so funny how people like to crush others on thier tastes.
I think in the end, the aftermarket space is strong. And, no matter how strong you usually have two camps around this topic. Those that appreciate mods (this isnt my taste but I completely understand the motivation) and the purists who tend to look at your choices like you have a 3rd eye or something.
Its your ride - do what you will with it!!
PS - you may want to look at unplugged performance for some of their upgrades. I do agree that messing with the motor isnt the way to go, but if you are looking for cosmetic changes, they are a great alternative as well.
I think in the end, the aftermarket space is strong. And, no matter how strong you usually have two camps around this topic. Those that appreciate mods (this isnt my taste but I completely understand the motivation) and the purists who tend to look at your choices like you have a 3rd eye or something.
Its your ride - do what you will with it!!
PS - you may want to look at unplugged performance for some of their upgrades. I do agree that messing with the motor isnt the way to go, but if you are looking for cosmetic changes, they are a great alternative as well.
CHG-ON
Still in love after all these miles
I agree. I am not a fan of the nosecone. I don't hate it by any means. I just think it looks a bit odd. It's the only aspect of the look of the car that I don't just plain love. And I have not seen one aftermarket solution, like a wire mesh, that seems to solve the problem. One day I might get mine wrapped body color just see how it looks. Helpful for protection too.
Hi Stephen,
I agree the mechanical modifications are inconsequential and dubious. Regarding how the panels fit, in the attached photo to me it looks like the modified front trunk hood doesn't match up well with the modified nose.
Larry
Good point. Those ridges should definitely be made to line up -- either smooth them out on the hood or put matching ridges on the nose. The gap in that picture suggests an aerodynamic issue to me.
I cant see why anyone would subject themselves to the vehement disdain many on TMC have toward Saleen.
Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
Vehement disdain? I haven't seen that.
Having a distaste for some design choices is a good thing, and politeness should be in play when expressing it.
Take a look at the Fisker thread for a taste of what would be expected.
Anyway, bummer, if such a voice doesn't feel welcome here. It's a bad thing for both TMC and the Saleen vehicle owner if that's the case.
What you see not lining up is actually open vents to allow air flowing from the side front vents through the bumper and then over the hood.
Like it or not, the pricing for the body parts is unreal!
I spotted a black one in February, near the San Diego showroom, although they didn't go into the mall. I wasn't able to see the front unfortunately. Personally, I think the wing is a bit too much but I do like the lower diffusers in carbon, also the chrome bar on the trunk isn't just blacked out, it's carbon (or a wrap to look like carbon) I think it's a nice touch. You can't really see it in this picture but the rims have the Saleen logo in the center.
Hi Stephen,
I agree the mechanical modifications are inconsequential and dubious. Regarding how the panels fit, in the attached photo to me it looks like the modified front trunk hood doesn't match up well with the modified nose.
Larry
It's not supposed to line up that is an air intake for additional cooling
Good find Larry. It probably wouldn't look too pretty seeing it from the other side. Wow does it look beautiful tho. Awesome.
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Great find!!!! Looks pretty bad a--. Would like to know what kind of wheels those are. Looks like they're convex? I know they're 22's. I checked w Saleen and the exterior kit is 24,500, said they charge $3,800 for install and $7,500 for paint. wheels are $5500, $7250 with tires. must b some high perf tires. They'd send me the kit and I'd have a shop to the paint and install.
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Great find!!!! Looks pretty bad a--. Would like to know what kind of wheels those are. Looks like they're convex? I know they're 22's. I checked w Saleen and the exterior kit is 24,500, said they charge $3,800 for install and $7,500 for paint. wheels are $5500, $7250 with tires. must b some high perf tires. They'd send me the kit and I'd have a shop to the paint and install.
brucet999
Active Member
Hi Stephen,
I agree the mechanical modifications are inconsequential and dubious. Regarding how the panels fit, in the attached photo to me it looks like the modified front trunk hood doesn't match up well with the modified nose.
Larry
Maybe it did fit before someone closed the frunk wrong?
