Straight line performance EV vs. ICE
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The bang for the buck is there, no question about it, I'd like to see it race a Lambo or Ferarri and see it punch above it's weight, might look for more videos to drop for fun.
Here's the other side of the story the way I see it, just my thoughts...
The tuners and enthusiasts won't be very impressed, not much to tinker with.
The journey to get to sub 10 second cars is what it's all about, taking something stock and creating a track runner or building up what you have.
Back in the day we were never impressed with the rich kids bringing down their new high dollar sports cars but the guys running 20 year old mustangs who bored and stroked and blue printed their engines, roller rocker and camming, headers, and getting that car to push it's upper limits got crazy respect.
Here's the other side of the story the way I see it, just my thoughts...
The tuners and enthusiasts won't be very impressed, not much to tinker with.
The journey to get to sub 10 second cars is what it's all about, taking something stock and creating a track runner or building up what you have.
Back in the day we were never impressed with the rich kids bringing down their new high dollar sports cars but the guys running 20 year old mustangs who bored and stroked and blue printed their engines, roller rocker and camming, headers, and getting that car to push it's upper limits got crazy respect.
Last edited by PrimeDave; Dec 12, 2022 at 10:10 AM.
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It is very rare to see a 9 second car at any price a reliable one even more rare. I think we can all agree Tesla is punching far above its weight class.
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What, that the Plaid cools the battery for flat out drag racing when you put it into cheetah mode?
Please show me a legit, non biased link to temps so low a driver has to "warm up" the battery and I'll gladly admit I'm wrong. 99% time the car is cooling the battery for prep at drag strips.
Please show me a legit, non biased link to temps so low a driver has to "warm up" the battery and I'll gladly admit I'm wrong. 99% time the car is cooling the battery for prep at drag strips.
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What, that the Plaid cools the battery for flat out drag racing when you put it into cheetah mode?
Please show me a link to temps so low a driver has to "warm up" the battery and I'll gladly admit I'm wrong. 99% time the car is cooling the battery for prep at drag strips.
Please show me a link to temps so low a driver has to "warm up" the battery and I'll gladly admit I'm wrong. 99% time the car is cooling the battery for prep at drag strips.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...l#post11408163
Battery pack does not need to be as cool as possible, this is simply wrong. From what I've read ideal battery temp is ~100 degrees. The pack may be over or under that could easily be under if the car was parked and you take it out to do a run.
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Post #54
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...l#post11408163
Battery pack does not need to be as cool as possible, this is simply wrong. From what I've read ideal battery temp is ~100 degrees. The pack may be over or under that could easily be under if the car was parked and you take it out to do a run.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...l#post11408163
Battery pack does not need to be as cool as possible, this is simply wrong. From what I've read ideal battery temp is ~100 degrees. The pack may be over or under that could easily be under if the car was parked and you take it out to do a run.
Can you show me a drag race where a Plaid has to warm the battery up? Because all I've seen is them cooling, when prepping for Cheetah launch at least.
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I've watched dozens of Plaid drag races don't recall seeing the battery temp on screen. Don't care anymore at this point. The vids are awesome though.
Last edited by LeX2K; Dec 12, 2022 at 01:23 PM.
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I've watched dozens of Plaid drag races don't recall seeing the battery temp on screen. Don't care anymore at this point. The vids are awesome though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX-Y8f8eBC4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sebaxVTO40o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX-Y8f8eBC4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sebaxVTO40o
I don't like how they're shoved down my throat but I'm coming around a little to EVs though I'll still never want one. I can't deny the new Hummer is absolutely sick. Like I said, if I were filthy rich I'd have a Plaid (among many other cars) as part of my fleet just for giggles and insanity.
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