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03-27-2022, 07:23 PM

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Performance in a Tesla is pretty dependent on the mode that the car is in. And lots of single motor non performance ones out there.

Hey, a fellow 07k guy! I have a pretty built rabbit. Mostly love the motor and not the platform as it's still FWD. Have thought some day I may transplant the motor into something cool that's mid engine and RWD.

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03-28-2022, 12:48 PM

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Performance in a Tesla is pretty dependent on the mode that the car is in. And lots of single motor non performance ones out there.

Yes, that does make sense, thank you.

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04-04-2022, 05:55 AM

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Once in a while I just like to floor the Tesla, just like redline the Turbo. Not trying to race anyone. OP, maybe the other driver wasn’t trying neither.

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Mostly love the motor and not the platform as it's still FWD. Have thought some day I may transplant the motor into something cool that's mid engine and RWD.

The single motor models are RWD.

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I followed a p100? through a very windy mountain road. It just kept squirting out ahead as we left every corner and then i would reel it back in braking and turning.

Exactly the same in my Model 3 until I replaced the factory low rolling resistance tires with something more performance oriented in the Tesla, then not so easy to be “reeled in”. Of course, the range dropped 15% or so. I see the Model 3 as an excellent daily driver, but needs some upgrades to be a proper sports sedan. Like BMW M3 vs 340.

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The Tesla has really changed for me what the driving experience “should be”.

Yeah. I used to take a sports car to get milk late at night. Now I mostly just take the Tesla. Last week I experienced the full 1020 horses in my friend’s Model X Plaid while my kid was watching a movies in the middle row and the wives in the rear seats were taking about ordering pie. The amount of horsepower (plus the lack of drama/NVH) accessible during an errand is just insane. And I predict insurance rates will go way up.

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04-09-2022, 03:26 AM

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Teslas begin to drop off once you get anywhere over 100. Plaid is the exception, it'll keep pulling all the way through. I'd know, I drive a Plaid lol

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04-09-2022, 09:51 AM

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Pull all the way through to ???

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04-09-2022, 11:23 AM

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Teslas begin to drop off once you get anywhere over 100. Plaid is the exception, it'll keep pulling all the way through. I'd know, I drive a Plaid lol

So, about an effective 1000hp?

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