[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by RM7

In general. We totally settled that carbon brakes are useless and that Porsche and others don't know what they are doing when they spec the CCB brakes.

You can read all about it.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1878157

TLDR: People are stupid and will find all sorts of irrational reasons to hate things.

Doesn't sound "totally settled" whatsoever. A few people saying CCB's aren't meant for track use all of a sudden equates to them not being useful? That Carscoops link and quote from the Porsche guy is all kinds of suspect as well. Anyhow, I'm not saying that Tesla charging $20k for them is worth it, but money aside, it certainly would help.

[RM7]

As if there are steel brakes you could use on a big track and not burn through pads and rotors...yes, people are stupid.

[Germanauto]

I've gotta say, this thing is such a sleeper. The weekly cars & coffee at Malibu Country Mart out here is one of the most well-known car gatherings in the country. Today there were two Plaids and absolutely nobody paid them any attention. The ICE cars got all the love.

I suppose the sleeper status is part of the appeal for some people.

[dgoldenz]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I've gotta say, this thing is such a sleeper. The weekly cars & coffee at Malibu Country Mart out here is one of the most well-known car gatherings in the country. Today there were two Plaids and absolutely nobody paid them any attention. The ICE cars got all the love.

I suppose the sleeper status is part of the appeal for some people.

Probably because car enthusiasts don’t care in the least about electric cars

[Minacious]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I've gotta say, this thing is such a sleeper. The weekly cars & coffee at Malibu Country Mart out here is one of the most well-known car gatherings in the country. Today there were two Plaids and absolutely nobody paid them any attention. The ICE cars got all the love.

I suppose the sleeper status is part of the appeal for some people.

Save for what they can do acceleration wise, there is really nothing to look at in such a setting. Also, here in southern California, Teslas are everywhere.

I don't care for them (too bland for my liking), but won't discount anyone for enjoying them, and there is no denying the acceleration of the Plaid, or the P100D before it. That model Y...now it is just hideous.

[prompt]

Originally Posted by D22M2

Haters gonna hate - out of jealousy or ignorance (or low funds lol) Enjoy that rocket ship to the fullest !

Did you realize we are in a bmw forum ? not a tesla one that shows how to set the fart feature

[RM7]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Probably because car enthusiasts don’t care in the least about electric cars

Um...yeah...

[Bimmersandmopars]

That's not good.....

https://insideevs.com/news/552775/te...id-brake-test/

[dscabra]

I've commented here and there in a few EV threads, but they almost all end up being a back and forth between ICE and EV camps. I have nothing against Tesla and actually think the technology is pretty amazing. I also don't see myself in an EV for many years at least. I like cars of all kinds and they don't have to be fast to be cool. Having grown in in a car-culture family, it's in my blood. I want my cars to be something that excites me and those that are like me. That's why I built my Cobra. That car gets more attention than any other car I've ever driven. My M550i will out perform it in a number of ways, but I don't have people hanging out of their window taking pictures of the BMW. I'd love to drive a Plaid to see how that ridiculous acceleration feels. I also like the sound of a big V8. I always wanted to add a gear drive timing set on my Camaro when I was in high school, because it sounded cool. I love the turbo whistle on my F-250, I love the burble as the BMW pounds through the gears under hard acceleration. I like the go-kart like steering and deafening exhaust of the Cobra. Heck, I even like the quiet comfort of my wife's Lexus when we are on a road trip. For some, cars are just appliances, and there are plenty of them out there that do nothing more than serve that purpose. For others, cars are an emotional outlet that stimulate the senses; some just in different ways than others.

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Probably because car enthusiasts don’t care in the least about electric cars

I see this take a lot here and have to disagree. There’s plenty of people out there that love cars in all shapes and forms, from a VW Bus to Grave Digger and on to an F50. Leno is maybe the most well-known “car enthusiast” in the world, and he has several EV’s (including a Tesla) along with his jet-powered what-the-fuck. If you love cars, you love cars, and can find something to appreciate about what each are about. No need to gatekeep or turn your nose up. This pigeon-holing of “car enthusiast” to only mean somebody is into lightweight sports cars or whatever is a load of hooey.

[Sedoy]

Wait for Tesla Cybertruck people will hanging out of their windows to take the picture (before it will get oversaturated of course).

Originally Posted by dscabra

I've commented here and there in a few EV threads, but they almost all end up being a back and forth between ICE and EV camps. I have nothing against Tesla and actually think the technology is pretty amazing. I also don't see myself in an EV for many years at least. I like cars of all kinds and they don't have to be fast to be cool. Having grown in in a car-culture family, it's in my blood. I want my cars to be something that excites me and those that are like me. That's why I built my Cobra. That car gets more attention than any other car I've ever driven. My M550i will out perform it in a number of ways, but I don't have people hanging out of their window taking pictures of the BMW. I'd love to drive a Plaid to see how that ridiculous acceleration feels. I also like the sound of a big V8. I always wanted to add a gear drive timing set on my Camaro when I was in high school, because it sounded cool. I love the turbo whistle on my F-250, I love the burble as the BMW pounds through the gears under hard acceleration. I like the go-kart like steering and deafening exhaust of the Cobra. Heck, I even like the quiet comfort of my wife's Lexus when we are on a road trip. For some, cars are just appliances, and there are plenty of them out there that do nothing more than serve that purpose. For others, cars are an emotional outlet that stimulate the senses; some just in different ways than others.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Sedoy

Wait for Tesla Cybertruck people will hanging out of their windows to take the picture (before it will get oversaturated of course).

[cfm56d7b]

You deserve to drive what you like. Enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.

[Bimmersandmopars]

To the OP....

What is the max G force your seeing on a full charge pull.

It's advertised as 1.1 as max, but the videos make it appear more.

[Sedoy]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

What did you expect from low clearance vehicle on road tires? Electric vehicles with 4 hub motors will be much more off-road capable than any ICE. This electric Pratt Miller METS vehicle is a great example of future potentials (demo starts at 2:52):

[soooma]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Congrats OP on the new Tesla, enjoy it! I actually really liked a lot of things about the Plaid when I test drove one last week. That being said I just can't do the yoke. If they gave it a proper steering wheel I'd definitely consider one. How are you finding the yoke so far? I assume you've gotten use to it, but if you could have a normal wheel would you take it over the yoke?

Steep learning curve
Like a month into it and still getting used to it
But growing on me very slowly
But I'll jump on an AMG steering wheel it ///M smaller ones look better but I'll take the yolk for sure over the previous hideous steering wheel Tesla used to offer!! Was a disaster!! Eye sore vs now eye candy despite being in my opinion version 1.0 to reinvent the wheel and it's a total disaster lol

[soooma]

Originally Posted by Bimmersandmopars

To the OP....

What is the max G force your seeing on a full charge pull.

It's advertised as 1.1 as max, but the videos make it appear more.

1.24

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by soooma

1.24

That's pretty decent. Very linear I can imagine. I've hit 1.36 in my 9 sec TRX on 35s which feels sketch. They say the Demon can do 1.8g, but I've never setup mine to be able to actually hook or tracked it. The repeatability of the electric is what's most impressive to me.

[jimbobiggens]

Different cars scratch different itches. Who am I to judge your itch? I like my 2013 F30 and my '66 Galaxie. I want a Tesla and will have one someday. Enjoy your cars!

[No Boost]

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

There's more to greatness than quickness

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by No Boost

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

There's more to greatness than quickness

Here is how he ends it…

Dialogue
I expected a launch-control start in this power-crazed Tesla to blow my synapses (it did). I didn't expect what it was like the rest of the time. A stab of the accelerator at 20 mph or 100 mph—it didn't matter—caused it to blast off with such instant, cartoon-like, reality-bending ferocity that my neck muscles strained mightily to keep my head level. Whoa! I wish I could give every EV hater a ride in this thing. Its ability to blow minds might also change a few. —Rich Ceppos

My 2 cents: will the pros outweigh the cons? For some yes, for some no…that is how it goes. No big deal.

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by FCX5

Here is how he ends it…

Dialogue
I expected a launch-control start in this power-crazed Tesla to blow my synapses (it did). I didn't expect what it was like the rest of the time. A stab of the accelerator at 20 mph or 100 mph—it didn't matter—caused it to blast off with such instant, cartoon-like, reality-bending ferocity that my neck muscles strained mightily to keep my head level. Whoa! I wish I could give every EV hater a ride in this thing. Its ability to blow minds might also change a few. —Rich Ceppos

My 2 cents: will the pros outweigh the cons? For some yes, for some no…that is how it goes. No big deal.

Interesting take away.....

I feel the author was less than enthusiastic about the actual car and its abilities from this....

"Another reason to fear a 200-mph speed is brakes that got soft during our testing. Although our braking regimen isn't nearly as severe as what a racetrack demands, a warning message reporting the brakes' demise popped up on the dash. Between the flappability at high speeds and the iffy brakes, our helmets are way off to former FIA GT racing driver Andreas Simonsen, who piloted the Plaid to what must have been a harrowing 7:35 Nürburgring lap."

"But, trust us, you don't want to do 200 mph in this car. Even 162 mph was terrifying, wandering and nervous to the point that we were concerned about our ability to shepherd it between lane lines. The steering doesn't firm up enough with speed, making the task more difficult."

I had a buddy that made a big block 572 with a 871 blower on it powered golf cart. Motor was capable of over 1k hp raw. He went to race it in the 1/4 mile at Hennessy racing track in Seally, TX and John Hennessy shot it down due to risks.

Just because you can go fast, doesn't mean you should if the equipment isn't right.