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#2768023 28-Aug-2021 12:13

That satiric piece makes some good points but starts off incorrectly - the Model 3 Performance is over $80k so won't qualify for feebate so the value of the car hasn't lost $9k.

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#2768109 28-Aug-2021 14:54

A video from Shmee150 looking at another YouTuber's Tesla Model S Plaid. Video features a couple of runs at the Drag Strip, and you can't argue with the speed of the thing.

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#2768136 28-Aug-2021 16:13

On the minus side of owning a Tesla Plaid is the increased testosterone can cause acne, aggressiveness, baldness, more body hair, moodiness, and trouble peeing.

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#2768161 28-Aug-2021 18:58

Surely there's someone out there with spare tyres in the garage and some project money to chop one of these into shape and add some reinforcing?

This is a real thing. There are build videos elsewhere. Um.. I can't see it lasting that long on the farm but anyway it would be fun to find out how long.

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#2768205 28-Aug-2021 21:32

Simone has has over 20 million views on her Truckla videos that'll quite easily pay for the car and build..

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#2768334 29-Aug-2021 13:08

kingdragonfly: On the minus side of owning a Tesla Plaid is the increased testosterone can cause acne, aggressiveness, baldness, more body hair, moodiness, and trouble peeing.

Well you say that, but last week on my way to the supermarket, despite us being literally the only three cars on SH1, I saw a BMW X3 overtake a BMW 5-series across double yellow lines. So I don't think it's really confined to Tesla ownership. :-D

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#2768344 29-Aug-2021 13:26

No idea why kingdragonfly is so jealous of plaid owners but its a pretty horrid thing to be saying whatever.

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#2768361 29-Aug-2021 14:04

RobDickinson:

No idea why kingdragonfly is so jealous of plaid owners but its a pretty horrid thing to be saying whatever.

Oh come on now, lighten up. I can see his tongue firmly planted in his cheek from here. 😇

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#2768362 29-Aug-2021 14:06

SaltyNZ:

kingdragonfly: On the minus side of owning a Tesla Plaid is the increased testosterone can cause acne, aggressiveness, baldness, more body hair, moodiness, and trouble peeing.

Well you say that, but last week on my way to the supermarket, despite us being literally the only three cars on SH1, I saw a BMW X3 overtake a BMW 5-series across double yellow lines. So I don't think it's really confined to Tesla ownership. :-D

Agree, don't think that sort of action is confined to any particular make of vehicle.

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#2769225 31-Aug-2021 10:37

I was on a motoring forum earlier and someone linked these articles.

Looks like an interesting concept for someone who wishes to electrify a classic vehicle.

The Chevrolet Performance E-crate

CHEVROLET’S E-10 CONCEPT ELECTRIFIES HOT RODDING WORLD

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#2769231 31-Aug-2021 10:50

Technofreak:

I was on a motoring forum earlier and someone linked these articles.

Looks like an interesting concept for someone who wishes to electrify a classic vehicle.

The Chevrolet Performance E-crate

CHEVROLET’S E-10 CONCEPT ELECTRIFIES HOT RODDING WORLD

Ford also have an e-crate available

https://www.slashgear.com/ford-performance-eluminator-is-an-electric-crate-motor-28688759/

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#2769238 31-Aug-2021 10:58

"What might surprise you is that the Eluminator crate engine, which is the same engine used in the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT"

What might surprise you more is that its a BorgWarner supplied unit that ford are just going to resell you.

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#2769277 31-Aug-2021 11:26

RobDickinson:

"What might surprise you is that the Eluminator crate engine, which is the same engine used in the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT"

What might surprise you more is that its a BorgWarner supplied unit that ford are just going to resell you.

That's not that surprising really. Borg Warner have been supplying transmissions to many manufacturers for years now. When it comes to engines manufacturers have generally used their own designs but not always. Even with the in house engines much of the engine management architecture etc is from just one or two outfits like Bosch. More and more these days the supply of major components is from specialised manufacturers even though it might be branded by the OEM.

In Fords case with the E Mustang, they are integrating their (Borg Warner's) transmission with a motor and control systems from another manufacturer, they don't say who. For all we know it may be a motor and control system made by Ford though I suspect not. The unit may come from Borg Warner but it's not all their stuff inside.

The unit from Borg Warner in this case will be tailored to Fords requirements. You most likely won't be able go to Borg Warner and buy a generic Borg Warner unit to fit your Ford.

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#2769285 31-Aug-2021 11:38

No, its a borg warner motor.

Not sure why you'd want that motor over one of the many other EV motors out there.

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#2769311 31-Aug-2021 12:11

RobDickinson:

No, its a borg warner motor.

Not sure why you'd want that motor over one of the many other EV motors out there.

I'm not sure where you got your info from but this is from the Borg Warner info on the Ford package.

The iDM comes complete with a BorgWarner gearbox integrated with a motor and power electronics from other suppliers, and showcases the company’s extensive knowledge of system integration.

See here,

BorgWarner Enables High Performance, Eco-friendly Driving with Latest Integrated Drive Module for Ford Mustang Mach-E

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