Lost to a Tesla
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2017
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Nothing to worry about. Tesla’s are very cool, and very fast. My next car will probably be a Tesla Model S as a daily driver to replace my Prius. BUT it will not replace my Corvette. The V8 sound and experience is one of the things that make the Corvette what it is. I mean, a 1967 Stingray will get trounced by a new Mustang GT, but which one would you rather drive??
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,198
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From: palm harbor Florida
Tesla
If I recall, Tesla has an aluminum body, similar to jaguar. I saw a lady in the parking lot a week ago in high winds parked next to a Tesla. She opened her door and the wind caught it and yanked it out of her hand. It banged the Tesla door. It left a huge dent on the door. Her door wasn't damaged. I believe that the aluminum bodies are very subject to dents due to their softness. She waited for the owner to let him know.
Made me rethink about aluminum bodies.
Made me rethink about aluminum bodies.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Yes, the Tesla is fast, and yes they have good range; but not both at the same time. I plan on owning one some day.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,733
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From: Atlanta, GA
I flew with a buddy the other day. We were like a couple of kids on a playground. "my car this...Tesla that...blah blah". LOL.
bottom line...we turn more heads and get more "can I take a pic of your car" moments. I'll take my V8 growl over the silent drive ANY day of the week. I'm not here to break records, only to smile inwardly and visibly when I lean on the right side pedal.
don't feel bad brother...
bottom line...we turn more heads and get more "can I take a pic of your car" moments. I'll take my V8 growl over the silent drive ANY day of the week. I'm not here to break records, only to smile inwardly and visibly when I lean on the right side pedal.
don't feel bad brother...
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 928
From: Garden City New York
I flew with a buddy the other day. We were like a couple of kids on a playground. "my car this...Tesla that...blah blah". LOL.
bottom line...we turn more heads and get more "can I take a pic of your car" moments. I'll take my V8 growl over the silent drive ANY day of the week. I'm not here to break records, only to smile inwardly and visibly when I lean on the right side pedal.
don't feel bad brother...
bottom line...we turn more heads and get more "can I take a pic of your car" moments. I'll take my V8 growl over the silent drive ANY day of the week. I'm not here to break records, only to smile inwardly and visibly when I lean on the right side pedal.
don't feel bad brother...
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From: Springfield MO
Kind of like me running my 1964 Corvette with 300 horsepower and a auto transmission against a 1964 Impala 4 door with the "top dog" 409 with 425 HP and a 4-speed. The Impala will win in a drag race.
Now if my 1964 Corvette had the "top dog" 375 horsepower fuel injected engine with a 4 speed and 4:11 gears....it would be a different drag race.
Now if my 1964 Corvette had the "top dog" 375 horsepower fuel injected engine with a 4 speed and 4:11 gears....it would be a different drag race.
Last edited by JoesC5; May 30, 2018 at 11:22 AM.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Springfield MO
If I recall, Tesla has an aluminum body, similar to jaguar. I saw a lady in the parking lot a week ago in high winds parked next to a Tesla. She opened her door and the wind caught it and yanked it out of her hand. It banged the Tesla door. It left a huge dent on the door. Her door wasn't damaged. I believe that the aluminum bodies are very subject to dents due to their softness. She waited for the owner to let him know.
Made me rethink about aluminum bodies.
Made me rethink about aluminum bodies.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,250
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From: Socal
You can take comfort in that it will run out of juice after a few laps on a track day! It will also quickly lose power since batteries will be overheated and you cannot run ludicrous mode for more than a short sprint. You refuel and continue with the same performance!
//Motors5
//Motors5
Greg
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From: Las Vegas NV
But its still just a Tesla.
Good for those who want a $90,000 economy car, or to do some virtue-signaling to the Greener-than-Thou crowd.
But really, if I wanted to drive a near 5,000 pound vehicle, I’ll drive an SUV and get some utility to go with all that weight.
Good for those who want a $90,000 economy car, or to do some virtue-signaling to the Greener-than-Thou crowd.
But really, if I wanted to drive a near 5,000 pound vehicle, I’ll drive an SUV and get some utility to go with all that weight.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Greater Cincinnati Area
I’m unimpressed with the interior in the Model S, but I like the general car otherwise.
I don’t understand why Corvette owners are fixated on drag racing. It’s the most boring and unskilled type of racing there is, and it isn’t a strength for the Corvette.
Luddites.
I don’t understand why Corvette owners are fixated on drag racing. It’s the most boring and unskilled type of racing there is, and it isn’t a strength for the Corvette.
Luddites.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Garden City New York
Was at a harley dealership once with a friend looking at bikes- he was on a honda bike at the time- The female salesman told him he needed a bike with some "*****" The vette has them- tesla is like shrinkage. They may be there but one knows it unless challenged
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