Lost to a Tesla
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Racer
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Lost to a Tesla
I have a yellow C7 Z51 M7, black wheels, red calipers. Sticks out in the crowd of nondescript white, gray and black cars.
Wasn't looking for a race, but saw a silver Tesla Model S in my rear view maneuvering to get in the lane next to me. Stopped at a red light and after moving over 2 lanes he was next to me. I didn't look at him, but told my wife he wants to race. In the old days, he would have revved his engine but of course his car was silent. My wife said don't do it, but you know I had to. Looked around to make sure it was clear. Everything looked good. Watched the traffic light for the other direction and waited for the change. Light changed and we took off.
I didn't have a chance. He must have had ludicrous mode turned on and he blew me silently away. (I've driven a Tesla in ludicrous mode and it is breathtaking.)
Oh well. Knew I didn't have a chance but gave it the best I could as I waved to him while he watched in his rear view (I'm guessing he was watching).
My wife was more depressed than I was. I knew what to expect - she didn't.
Maybe next time (or not).
Wasn't looking for a race, but saw a silver Tesla Model S in my rear view maneuvering to get in the lane next to me. Stopped at a red light and after moving over 2 lanes he was next to me. I didn't look at him, but told my wife he wants to race. In the old days, he would have revved his engine but of course his car was silent. My wife said don't do it, but you know I had to. Looked around to make sure it was clear. Everything looked good. Watched the traffic light for the other direction and waited for the change. Light changed and we took off.
I didn't have a chance. He must have had ludicrous mode turned on and he blew me silently away. (I've driven a Tesla in ludicrous mode and it is breathtaking.)
Oh well. Knew I didn't have a chance but gave it the best I could as I waved to him while he watched in his rear view (I'm guessing he was watching).
My wife was more depressed than I was. I knew what to expect - she didn't.
Maybe next time (or not).
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May 30, 2018, 04:37 PM
Le Mans Master
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Can someone please enlighten me as to why there is so much dislike for Tesla? I get that they are electric and that they are not a traditional "muscle car". Political implications aside, they are reliable, cheap to maintain, inexpensive to "fuel", and REALLY fast. I know plenty of people who own them and love them. I'm having trouble seeing why some people get bent out of shape over them.
Another component of the pushback is probably the condescension and elitism that is attached to much of the whole electric car movement, especially apparent in many (though certainly not all) Tesla and Prius owners. To these folks, if you are not a rabid fan of electric cars, then you are some sort of backwards rube who just doesn't know any better, or an evil entity who hates the earth and wants to kick kittens and poison the climate. There is no room in their minds for rational people to disagree.
Again, your own observation that people expressing dislike for Tesla as being "bent out of shape", and thus implying irrationality on their part.
Safety Car
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I wouldn't worry about it. As soon as he finishes his single run..he will be looking hard for a electric charger somewhere. Ask him if he wants to immediately 'go again' and see what happens.
Last edited by SilverScorp; May 29, 2018 at 10:11 PM.
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Dave
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I was told by the moderator that it was difficult to change my name and sig and I would have to create a new profile. I chose to keep my old C6 profile. Rest assured I now have a 2017 C7.
Sorry about the confusion.
Sorry about the confusion.
Le Mans Master
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Easy.
The name is a different problem though.
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Electric supercars from tesla and jaguar will make this racing scenario a lot more common...on a highway roll or stop light...
Track times are hampered by heating up batteries where the computer shuts down performance mode after one lap if that...
Eventually that will change too...and when it does..
We will all be dinosaurs
..
Track times are hampered by heating up batteries where the computer shuts down performance mode after one lap if that...
Eventually that will change too...and when it does..
We will all be dinosaurs
..
Just cant chg your name in here but the pic you can for sure. Robert
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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
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Send a private message to one of the head moderators, maybe Savewave, and just ask them to change your name to what suits you now. To change your sig, just go to user CP, scroll down to Edit Signature, and make those changes.
Piece of cake.
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Drifting
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We’ve got a Model S 100D (I’m between Grand Sports at the moment) so it’s about a 3.6 second 0-60 car. Super consistent and no traction issues whatsoever. So against a C7 LT1 it’s pretty much a dead heat to 60 mph with the edge to the Tesla S 100D, after that it’s all C7. The Model S P100D is pretty much unbeatable in a 0-60 dash and very strong through the 1/4 mile. Where every Tesla excels is in it’s near instantaneous response to the accelerator pedal. You are playing the Tesla’s game in 10-15 mph roll-on shot up to 60 or 70 mph. On anything other than a perfect surface with a perfect launch the Tesla’s all wheel drive will walk away from the LT1. The Tesla is not a track car to be sure but it is impressive to drive. FYI.
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I didn't have a chance. He must have had ludicrous mode turned on and he blew me silently away. (I've driven a Tesla in ludicrous mode and it is breathtaking.)
Oh well. Knew I didn't have a chance but gave it the best I could as I waved to him while he watched in his rear view (I'm guessing he was watching).
My wife was more depressed than I was. I knew what to expect - she didn't.
Maybe next time (or not).
There are some models of Teslas that will crush almost every car on the planet in 0-60.
There is a good reason for this....
Take a look at the specs.
According to Road & Track's dyno pull, Model P100D dyno'd at 588 horsepower and 920 lb-ft of torque at the wheels.
But they admitted it was probably more because of traction problems with their dyno trying to measure an electric car.
This resulted in Motor Trend measuring 2.28s to 60mph.
That is quick no matter WHAT vehicle you're talking about.
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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
OF COURSE, it's not a track car...sheesh.
We should be proud it is an American designed and built vehicle!
Last edited by sunsalem; May 30, 2018 at 03:32 AM.
