Love them or hate them, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are here, so why not hammer the s%&t out of them on a race track just like we've been doing the old internal combustion engine (ICE) for years!
Battery degradation & performance, $600 'Bonus Module' for 2 seconds a lap improvement, trackside sharing and more with Jordan Priestley of ReVolting Performance as he runs us through this 2021 Model 3 Performance Tesla while competing at the Optima Ultimate Stree Car Invitational (OUSCI).
The car runs a number of Unplugged Performance suspension components and 4 point roll bar with JRi Shocks double adjustable shocks, Essex Partss prepped AP Racing brake package & square (same size front to rear) 19x11 Forgeline wheels wrapped in 305/30R19 Falken tyres.
Interestingly the battery level does operate within certain 'sweet spots' in relation to charge, with Jordan noting a 40mph loss of speed climbing up the hill at Laguna Seca at lesser charges. He also touches on his trackside generator charging setup, a common question from those interested in how EV guys manage battery charge during track/race days.
There is a long way to go with EVs to get them anywhere close to being the same when it comes to how a race weekend looks compared to someone just tipping E85 or similar in the tank, but racing is racing, and it's great to see some earlier adopters keen for some new challenges.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - ReVolting Performance
0:21 - Suspension
0:50 - Brakes
0:59 - Wheels & Tyres
1:25 - Wheel Alignment Adjustments
2:00 - StabiliTrak Defeat/Delete
2:30 - Tesla Factory vs. Aftermarket Controller
3:09 - Track Mode For Slow Speed
3:54 - Track Day & Battery Charge
4:56 - Maximum Power Vs Battery Packs Etc
5:58 - Charging At The Track
6:50 - 5-10 Years Regen Goals
7:44 - Regen Braking & Drivers Feeling
8:44 - Thanks Jordan!
9:00 - BUILD | TUNE | DRIVE
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