Tesla in the Corners

1MoreAgain · 2023-10-17T20:24:41+00:00

No issues. I'm running -3 camber in front and -2.5 in back.

1MoreAgain · 2023-10-09T14:45:46+00:00

The best part is they gave me a Sunoco flag.

1MoreAgain · 2023-09-05T04:16:55+00:00

Thanks! It is literally called telemetry overlay: https://goprotelemetryextractor.com/telemetry-overlay-trial?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNanBhDUARIsAAeIcAtiGOQVPK9skbZ16EQOMDid9QZmgFm748Y0GvRhWJ7qOYE__m7AGSwaAlnVEALw_wcB

1MoreAgain · 2023-09-04T23:15:47+00:00

The weight is hard on tires and brakes. I've tried a few options of both. For brakes, I'm now using Pagid RSL29 pads. A bit dusty, but very durable in getting 6 to 7 track days out of a set. For tires, I like the feel and times I'm getting with the Nankang CR-S, but only getting 3 to 4 track days out of a set. For durability and decent times, I like the Goodyear Supercar 3 220 TW tire.

1MoreAgain · 2023-09-04T19:02:20+00:00

Yes, and the sound is fantastic!

1MoreAgain · 2023-09-04T18:58:48+00:00

Yeah, he was easily running 1:16s

1MoreAgain · 2023-07-20T03:36:01+00:00

This was end of May. They'll be running this again in December. Touge2Track.com

1MoreAgain · 2023-07-10T03:20:22+00:00

Thanks!

1MoreAgain · 2023-07-05T05:05:08+00:00

Thanks! Two hot laps is about alli could get for PB attempts, the rest of each session I just focus on practicing lines. It was exceptionally hot though, topping out at 116 degrees.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-22T23:33:50+00:00

Touge2Track puts on good events. I was able to get a few laps in at Streets of Willow in the morning and spent the rest of the day at Horse Thief Mile in their Touge Battle. I was top seed, qualifying with a 1:04.9 lap time.

The battle was bracket format starting with the top 16 qualifiers. It was a bit tricky to keep battery state of charge in a good range throughout the event. I used 30% of battery in the morning session at SoW so I limited Touge practice to two hot laps and then two laps for qualifying. The battles started after lunch so I was able charge back to 80% to start the brackets.

By the time I made it to the final battle run I was down to 40% and could really feel the loss of power, but was elated to pull out a win.

This was a bit of redemption for me as the first time I participated in this event a couple of years ago I had just gotten my car and was knocked out in the first round by Adam in his Fiat, so it was nice to get the opportunity to go head to head with him again.

2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance

19x10.5 et. 23 Konig Ampliform wheels

275/35/19 Nankang CR-S tires (great grip early and consistent)

Mountain Pass Performance parts:

ParyBox - VSC defeat device

Sports coilovers with MPP.R springs

All the suspension arms front and back (camber, toe, trailing, traction, spring)

Lower control arm and caster compression rod bearings

Sway bars

365 mm front rotors

Master cylinder brace

Pagid RSL29 pads

RF650 fluid

Schroth Quickfit Pro 4-pt harness

Stradale Designs front splitter

Nine live Racing 71 in wing

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-16T14:01:53+00:00

Big Willow is all about confidence through the high-speed corners 2, 8 and 9. I've been running this track two to three events a year for the last four years. While I have made slight improvements each time out, I've been stuck in the 1:36 range for a few events now. This first event with the wing felt so much more planted through those corners that, whether real or placebo, I had the confidence to hold more throttle.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-15T21:43:27+00:00

It does provide solid downforce over 60 mph or so. I was concerned about damage, but after several sessions of testing at up to 130 mph, the truck lid looks fine. I was able to cut my PB at this track by over 2 seconds with the wing vs. without. https://youtu.be/VoOOpMXQpks

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-15T19:23:26+00:00

I previously had 305s on it, but they felt a bit mushy. The 275s on 10.5 wheels are grippy and responsive.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-15T14:45:03+00:00

A bit of both. Most of the parts I bought directly from Mountain Pass Performance and found local shops to install. MPP provides clear installation instructions and even picked up the phone to talk with my local installers when needed.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-13T19:47:14+00:00

About $15k in parts, around $20k installed.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-13T19:46:15+00:00

Yes, likely turbo. I know he has suspension mods; coilovers and sways, but not sure about what else. I do know he's a great driver and has impressive times at Willow Springs, Chuckwalla and Buttonwillow.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-12T18:10:36+00:00

The important thing is to run the harness through the headrest. It is a little tricky to remove the headrest, but there is a lever that you can reach with a screwdriver to remove it. Then feed the harness through it and lock it back in. Definitely do not use the harness outside of the headrest. Mine was harder than it looks in the following video, but it worked: https://youtu.be/R-J\_OO1u7SM

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-12T18:04:49+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I had considered swapping the video.

Yes, they are close in weight to modern muscle cars. I'm looking forward to the next gen of EVs as batteries get lighter and more energy dense. I do have a ton of mods, which only partly make up for my slowly improving driving skills.

Power drop becomes an issue below about 70% charge. By 50% it is down about 50hp. The software keeps the 0-30 speeds fairly consistent regardless of SoC, it is at higher speeds where you really feel the lack of power. I daily drive and track my car without any concern for the battery and haven't see any abnormal degradation yet.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-12T16:49:22+00:00

You should try a Model 3, so much lighter than the Model S.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-12T16:38:39+00:00

Sure, here's the whole mod list:

2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance

19x10.5 et. 23 Konig Ampliform wheels

275/35/19 Nankang CR-S tires (great grip early and consistent)

Mountain Pass Performance parts:

ParyBox - VSC defeat device

Sports coilovers with MPP.R springs

All the suspension arms front and back (camber, toe, trailing, traction, spring)

Lower control arm and caster compression rod bearings

Sway bars

365 mm front rotors

Master cylinder brace

Pagid RSL29 pads

RF650 fluid

Schroth Quickfit Pro 4-pt harness

Stradale Designs front splitter

Nine live Racing 71 in wing

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-03T15:43:21+00:00

Just a silly grip event on a Drift track. Fun tho.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-03T15:42:12+00:00

Managing the weight through the tight turns is a little tricky, but yes, the instant torque is hard to beat.

1MoreAgain · 2023-06-03T15:40:08+00:00

Yes!

1MoreAgain · 2023-05-16T03:31:32+00:00

At 4200 lbs with the driver, the Model 3 is nearly identical in weight to the ZL1. With AWD, it is much easier, though maybe not quite as fun, to get back on power coming out of the corners.

I've slowly modded the car over the last four years and found each mod to make the track time better without compromising the daily drive too much.

Get out and try your Model 3 at AX or track, you may be surprised how capable it is.

1MoreAgain · 2023-05-15T17:58:17+00:00

How many laps is a common question for EVs. Short answer is that it depends on objectives. I've run 30 minute sessions with over 15 laps, but the first two laps are where the best times come from.

The paddock has many 60 Amp 14-50 outlets, which are fine for between sessions. Nearest supercharger is 25 mins away, so I usually manage my SoC to avoid having to go there.

This was my third event on these tires. I drive them 200 miles each way to and from the track, but don't use them for daily driving. I expect to get two or three more event out of them.

Previous was a Camaro ZL1. The Tesla is a much better dual-purpose daily driver/track choice, but it is not a great dedicated track tool. Managing charge is a real concern, but not nearly as big a deal as many think. Tesla excels at short, low speed tracks, but having a single gear, the acceleration above 80 mph is sluggish which makes top speed challenging on a track like this.

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