Why would you modify a Tesla? | MODIFIED

In this episode of MODIFIED, Matt Farah drives a modified Unplugged Performance Ascension R to find out how this company is taking already fast Teslas and making them faster.
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Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 What is an Unplugged Performance Tesla?
03:49 Interview with Unplugged Performance
07:26 Relationship with Tesla
08:14 Suspension and parts walkthrough
10:56 Driving impressions of UP Ascension R
12:16 Final thoughts
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[@UnpluggedPerformanceTesla]

Thanks Matt and the Hagerty team for visiting our shop and trying out one of our freshly built Tesla Model 3s! Our mission is to make the most fun EV driving experience money can buy and we're so happy you shared our story. We love winning races at the track but what Matt did here is what we live for...building amazing daily driven Teslas that can blast through the canyons as fast as many supercars with nimble handling, can set 1:52 (soon to be faster) laps at Buttonwillow and can kick on autopilot on the way back home in traffic before plugging in overnight to charge and do it again tomorrow. For those curious, a couple of notes on this build: -The 315/30R18 Yokohama A052 tires are an optional street legal race spec wheel/tire package. For our complete car clients some opt for this and then for a set of our 20" wheels with street tires (we partner with Michelin and use Pilot Sport 4S for street tires typically 255 or 265 wide and Yokohama for the A052's for street legal track tires typically 295 or 315 wide). -You'll see a continued improvement in fit/finish from us. This car uses prototype early gen items that we are still dialing in hardware and final install details for. It also didnt pass our paint job requirements but there was not enough time for filming for a respray. Our main focus was driving dynamics on a fresh build for this video (completed just days before). Fit/finish details will continue to be dialed in for our builds as we chase perfection step by step.

[@hemishjoseph7401]

When you put out the Nissan leaf build let me know that's my level

[@Neojhun]

​@@hemishjoseph7401 60kwh Nissan Leaf aint cheap or slow.

[@diegoaponte8512]

@@hemishjoseph7401 😂

[@hemishjoseph7401]

@@Neojhun didnt say cheap I said that's my level

[@Neojhun]

@@hemishjoseph7401 It's rather get a Base Model 3 SR+ RWD and modify. Difference would be a few grand.

[@kristisrb]

Love how when Jason is driving, the disclaimer says “Professional idiot” and then “Professional driver” when Matt does.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I noticed that the other day.

[@shobin05]

That's jason's signature, he did that since the motor trend days if im not mistaken

[@purabus5450]

those funny and whacky things are the reason we love Jason Cammisa😂

[@rgeorgek42]

Yo, Hagerty, may I suggest a new title: Modified with Matt Farah ? I keep forgetting he’s here now.

[@tgafire87]

Listen to his podcast. You’ll get frequent reminders. It’s been working for me.

[@jesse1radio]

Yeah they're forking up some money to get some pretty big names. I think it would be smart to put those names in the title.

[@nickyang1143]

Yup, or stick their face in the thumbnail

[@dan.r9220]

I think they don't because who knows if Matt will continue. The show that had Zach randomly switched hosts after like 3 episodes.

[@jesse1radio]

@@dan.r9220 you could be right, but the shows with the bigger names seem to be just them. Magnus, Foose, Cammisa, and so on. I love Zach but he's not nearly as well known.

[@NaHKi5]

Those LED ceiling light fixtures probably cost a fortune! 8:13

[@elozvyut]

Yeah, but you know, if you want to work with Teslas you sholud invest into proper entourage to impress their owners.

[@john94si]

ChYNNa

[@chiptune_]

About $500 per fixture. Was daydreaming about them for my garage gym the other day, so I noticed em too lmao

[@davidburgemont8972]

Not really, about less than $400 and it’s easy to assemble

[@swecreations]

You could probably DIY them for less than $100 It's just leds in a specific shape, leds can easily be put in whatever shape you want, if they are expensive you are paying a designer tax.

[@ferdiemazon3627]

Thanks for having an open mind regarding electric cars, Matt.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Tom Morningstar with some GREAT shots

[@Hagerty]

He's the best!

[@aconfusedazn]

Love seeing the old FLD crew in the credits.

[@darius2640]

I mean Tesla Model 3 uses a 5x114.3 wheel bolt pattern. So pretty much every cool JDM wheel from the moder era will fit. Volk TE37, Work Meisters, Blitz type03... you name it

[@Vaino_Hotti]

The other day I was browsing used wheels for my '85 Grand Marquis and a set of model 3 wheels came up. I was like whaaaat?

[@nathanchildress5596]

That would make my day seeing a Crown Vic on Tesla rims.

[@Vaino_Hotti]

@@nathanchildress5596 Too bad Crown Vics and panther bodies in general have a huge center bore.

[@HNRichard]

@@Vaino_Hotti If I'm not wrong, they were 5x120s right? just like BMWs

[@Vaino_Hotti]

@@HNRichard Model X and S are 5x120, Y and 3 are 5x114,3. All panther bodies are 5x4,5 = 5x114,3.

[@mnmmercury1094]

For me the critical sticking point is drop in range. I take my fiesta up a canyon I drop from 35mpg to 18mpg. The saving aspect is a fuel station which I timed it at less than 3 minutes start to fill. Thats quick! That can be the difference between being on time for dinner and someone being worried that im not home yet. Next point is the tires. The A052 in this video is $400+ PER TYRE. That means 1600 for a set without fitting and tax for 315/30R18. These A052 are known to give ridiculous grip but wear poorly even on my fiesta (fiesta size is 205/40R17 at $200+ per tyre) and they wear out fully in under 4k miles on my fiesta which is a weekend only car. Thats the point. Tires are bloody expensive especially when doing performance camber settings. That is why I would never ever own a heavy car. I am tired of tyre wear and heat cycling tires prematurely. Lighter cars just consume less fuel brakes and tires. Less money being spent on consumables means more driving enjoyment at a track.

[@batandball617]

$400+ per tyre is a lot of money, it’s too rich for me. However, these developments will add to the trickle down effect. Racers will always find a way to race.

[@ZesPak]

All do respect, your Fiesta sounds like a fun car. But this performs beyond BMW M3 territory. With higher performance comes higher costs. (as Matt said, physics always wins) They are not here yet, but smaller fast EV's to compete with a Fiesta ST will come. They'll have similar tyres, but cost less to fill up.

[@pkonyoutube]

And not just that, but it is way more fun to be on the limits of a car and mastering it than being in something that has endless grip and you can’t get to the limits without being at lethal speeds.

[@-LightningRod-]

Charging takes about 20 minutes, not exactly a problem is it? and the term "Range Anxiety" applies to Gas Cars just as much ask anyone in an ACR what is its range anyways gas station to gas station i bet

[@gnoxycat]

Coming down from that canyon you will regen enough range to get home, charge all night, and have a full battery in the morning. Thats 0min to charge.

[@ChumlyFernando]

Great video Matt and Hagerty! Super well done!

[@hondacivic2295]

Still won't stop me from getting an 1985 Corolla RWD and EV Swapping iy

[@jameswalley7234]

91 prelude with Yamaha electric engines awd

[@josephg41]

Poor Toyota lol

[@TheRealFobican]

How about going with a fwd Corolla, red convert with a longitudinal layout then electric motor swap it. This is something that has not been done yet as I have seen when looking around for it.

[@benftw101]

What the heck are those SICK led light configurations above each lift??

[@chiptune_]

If you Google ZT1088 LED, you should find em

[@NickLoecke]

The car is cool and all, but can we talk about the lights in that shop at 4:00?!?! very cool

[@ZesPak]

Immediately made me think about the Lambo Sesto Elemento rear panel.

[@jsfauxtaugraphy]

You guys have a rock star cast and crew. Good stuff! Keep the content rolling.

[@Powaup]

Wow I have to say it is great to see Matt Farah away from his own personal show. He looks more comfortable here as he is able to 100% on story telling. Don’t me wrong his personal show also brings value but it often feels forced and I hate that it always starts off with a minimum of 2 minutes of ads. Hoping to see more videos like this from Hagerty!

[@justinbecker4772]

First dig at Tesla self driving at 4:00. Good restraint, Matt.

[@nathanchildress5596]

Had to sneak it in there, but I agree with both you and him. Self driving is bs

[@justinbecker4772]

@@nathanchildress5596 if it was only advertised as an assist rather than a substitution. I can get behind it with that. I have to drive 5+ hours consistently, and ACC + LKS are a huge help with fatigue.

[@romanempire88]

@@justinbecker4772 I don't think it's advertised as an "assist" if it's named "Full Self Driving"

[@justinbecker4772]

@@romanempire88 yes. I agree. That's why the "if only it was"...

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

@@romanempire88 can you even read?

[@24HourRealtySanDiego]

Spot on about needing to know your MPH vs which gear! That’s still my biggest challenge after three years ownership.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Great video Matt. Hope to see more fixed up Teslas. (:

[@adamb3129]

Hagerty is really doing an amazing job putting out automotive content! Love this new show! It was pretty interesting to see a tuning shop switch to evs. I think the biggest problem is still range, along with infrastructure. Once we get that fixed and make evs affordable it will be interesting to see modded evs. For now though I think ICE will still be king when it comes to modding.

[@ApKieras]

Just wait for the paywall to kick in.

[@jareknowak8712]

Range is not a problem, average joe does not do more than 100km/day.

[@adamb3129]

@@jareknowak8712 when you are driving spiritedly like Matt was doing (which is the point of modding a car) it definitely become a problem

[@Neojhun]

For now sure, because it's the vast majority of cars that exist. But in terms of Physical Capabilities, what you can physically do to the cars. BEVs are far more effective at being modified. You can do utterly insane wrong things like powering a Tesla Drive Unit with Chevy LG Chem batteries. This means you have less proprietary physical parts (e.g. that bog standard tesla branded oil filter) and requires less specialized physical tools and big equipment. Yes range for extreme use is still a problem, I think Endurance Racing is just not realistic. But Crossing Continents & 100 Mile Track Session is already doable. You assumption were not wrong just outdated and not aware of current state.

[@adamb3129]

@@Neojhun just look in the video. Matt went through 40 miles of range in less than 10. That’s worrying to me

[@nathanchildress5596]

Awesome and balanced video Matt! Let me be positive because the comments section here is ROUGH.

[@Blueinfinity7]

"The faster you make them go, the less distance you can cover in one charge! Physics always wins." Interesting, so other cars can ignore physics? Or does going faster also make them have less distance left in the tank??

[@singular9]

Its just how electric motors work. The faster you are going, the more power the motors need to maintain that speed (let alone accelerate). Unlike a gas car that has a nifty thing called a transmission. EV fan boys are literally stupid and don't realize you cannot compare the two. One is a PC that has been in development for a century, and one is a smartphone, something trendy and only a decade old.

[@booblizard104]

@@singular9 Wow you mean petrol cars use the same amount of fuel no matter how fast they go? Wow. Wow.

[@swecreations]

@@singular9 Not talking about your other arguments, your analogy is one of the worst I've ever seen. As a computer professional it's making me cringe very hard, a smartphone is an evolution of PCs getting smaller, from giant truck sized objects in the 60s to computers small enough to fit on your desk in the 80s, to laptops in the 90s and smartphones in the 2000s. They are in no way different to a PC other then being smaller, and can do the same things.

[@confusing1]

@@swecreations a more apt analogy would be analog vs digital computers. both compute, but they do so through different means. Both electric and gas vehicles convert stored chemical energy into kinetic energy, just through different means.

[@electricattika]

The faster you go in a ICE vehicle, the less power from the engine is converting to grip on the road and/or is being lost as heat. The vid's point here is about the limited charge a vehicle can hold, nothing to do with the actual electric motor, which if anything, has an edge since it can regenerate power from braking.

[@tylerdempsey2712]

Good stuff guy’s! Love the content.

[@volnutt1609]

Now this is what i like to see. Very awesome! The better this gets the more I'm willing to sway over to electric cars.

[@fencingboy101]

Cool to see some appreciation of EVs like this in the aftermarket. The future is coming and it doesn't suck

[@bagnoleunderdog9602]

it sucks if you do not have a huge wallet

[@Hagerty]

Thank you for being a fan!

[@Powaup]

100% agree with you. It’s only a matter of time until EVs are fun. I think a big obstacle will be replacing the sound of an ICE but I can’t wait until I see an EV sports car for $50k

[@Hagerty]

EVs are already a lot of fun if you choose the right ones. www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/gearheads-enjoy-tesla-model-3/ Thank you for being a fan!

[@bladezero25]

Enthusiast EVs for the mainstream feel like they are 20 years out. Still, this is a good first step.

[@davidsucks922]

This is really cool. The Tesla Model 3 has the potential to be the new EK and EG Civics in 20-30 years in terms of modification. Basically a guinea pig for EV modification, and when they drop in price when new EVs come out they'll be able to be picked up for cheap with hopefully tons of parts/tech to make they faster by then

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

This won't ever happen. Tech moves on and there are no "classics" with tech. No one cares of about vintage computers and phones, this will be the same. First year model s is already tanking to $30k, if you catch a battery problem that is a $18k bill.

[@JETZcorp]

​@@Magnus-pm7ic$18k is less than what an S2000 or Porsche engine costs. I think the problem with collectability for Teslas is they're still making the same cars, just iterated on. But Tesla Roadsters are legit collectable because they're getting old enough, and you can't go buy the same car new. The first Model S is still on the down swing of the price curve. Nothing is hot at 10 years except the unobtainium from Ferrari or Porsche. I'm not sure the Model S will ever be truly collectable though, but for the same reason nobody is shelling out big money for G1 Explorers. It's just too common, and while innovative in its time, the formula is being copied furiously. But I'm sure at some point there will be people nostalgic for the early fake grille.

Tesla tuning is when you fix the panel gaps and get an extra 20mph.

[@seanz6586]

Ah yes...the good ole overblown panel gaps.

[@clu4u]

Sigh 😞

[@jefflin1400]

How much difference do those oil filters/coolers make for track day driving?

[@ezb77]

Making EVs more fun and tuneable is the future you say? I truly hope so. But I worry though setting priority on self-driving, infotainment and other gimmicks has been the not only the focus of EV manufacturers but also the more traditional car companies. There are less and less cars that appeal to car geeks. For that matter - at least in Europe - it seems that driving and cars in general are considered uncool and undesirable by the public. Politics and all its regulations reflect that. I truly hope the future is bright for cars and enthusiast. I'm sure EVs can deliver the fizz and emotion we car guys all love. I'm just not so sure it'll happen.

[@Zanpaa]

The big manufacturers are only focusing on mass market products, at least for now. I think the smaller manufacturers will be the ones to make it happen. Lotus is currently working with Alpine to make a small EV sports car, for example, which I doubt will have a lot of tech focus. Morgan will probably come to produce their EV 3-Wheeler eventually. And EV-swapped classic cars can also be pretty fun and simple.

[@THESLlCK]

@@Zanpaa lotus is owned by Geely which is known for removing right to repair, mods would probably land jail time

[@Neojhun]

Wrong, It's already done. BEVs all started with Conversion of Piston Engine Vehicles. BEVs will not be about Bolt Ons and minor mods. We're talking massive changes in Drive Units and Suspensions. Due to spacious packaging and extreme compatibility. You can literally power a Tesla Drive Units with Chevy LG Chem batteries. Even Tesla Drive Units has become the cliche overused Motor Swap like LS Swap. BEVs will introduce a new golden age of back yard engineered cars with far less proprietary physical parts. It also requires less expensive large equipment, basically a private garage is all you need. Sadly your erroneous assumption is based on ignorance of such old practices existing and what Politics and Marketing programs you to know. BEVs are far more accessible and attainable to be heavily modified.

[@Neojhun]

@@THESLlCK Well that just changed with it's new sub brand. "mods would probably land jail time" LOL you are delusional. This ain't China, they have those laws because they don't want performance car culture in general to be popular.

[@THESLlCK]

@@Neojhun uh huh. Modding tesla motors is a crime.

[@koolkev75]

Great video 👍

[@j.alva305]

Vastly different than the first time he reviewed a Model 3. (old dogs are hard to retrain they say lol )

[@Ripperx121]

Really glad you said the term "Range anxiety". I would have that big time. Especially since I only know of one charge station near me. This is going to have to progress big time. Also Tesla makes plain looking car, other manufactures will change that.

[@jaymarkkabo2626]

That thing looks like a beast!

[@Matt-ln1zl]

"closed course" lmao while he's looking in his mirrors to make sure no one is behind him

[@M-F-CORGI]

hagerty paid for the road to be closed...

[@euroker05]

I'd love that as a daily driver.

[@noberet]

First place I noticed this dude was on Rogan. Good show man.

[@GalleryBones]

Awesome video

[@imacdvman]

bring one of these to the Nürburgring 😍

[@clu4u]

Plaid ran two 7:13 laps, back to back. Thomas Mutsch drove.

[@cameron39428]

Just found out you had Jason a few days ago and now I find out you have Matt. Ima go ahead and sub.

[@Billiepippen]

I wish they talked about the kinds of custom upgrades they can do. I feel like they talked about what you can do more than what they do.

[@RumbleKar]

JF, Hardi-bro, Farah are the three horseman of the KZbin apocalypse

[@RumbleKar]

Also, honorable mention: Morningstar

[@Ben-yn5lm]

"in line with tesla" YES FARAH

[@HONDANSXDUDE]

Tesla sucks race me

[@bubbsy2002]

Great video, just wondering when you said you used 40 miles of battery in 7 minutes I believe, how would that compare to Porsche Turbo under heavy load for 7 minutes? I used to own an old K5 Blazer 4 x 4, I rebuilt the engine with some performance parts etc., lightly driven I could get up 25 miles per gallon, keep it punched and you can watch the fuel gauge move, barely got 10.. We need real world comparison in regards to actual time before empty, that would be nice.

[@guntherferguson2369]

It doesn't matter since you can refill the Porche Turbo or K5 Blazer at any gas station in 5 minutes.

[@davet80000]

can see these guys becoming like the brand name racing performance arm ala M, AMG, nismo etc

[@jamesondewitt1076]

Matt getting better by the day!!! Loving his reviews more and more

[@guntherferguson2369]

EV's have so much potential as performance cars. As a car junkie I can't help but get excited when I see their performance numbers. But they are still soleless, other than acceleration boring cars. I'm really interested to see how crazy fast and hopefully good long distance these cars can be in the future as technology progresses but for now internal combustion is still superior.

[@batandball617]

Can you imagine when Tesla start making the Model 3 with the with 4680 battery cells, structural battery pack and front & rear mega castings? Im most excited to see how the reduction in weight and increased torsional rigidity improve the vehicle. The 4680 cells will Hopefully provide much more range and improved cooling of the battery pack, or at least the opportunity for more after market options for battery pack cooling. Exciting times ahead for electric tuning!

[@Hagerty]

It's going to be an incredible. Many of us here ate very excited for some of the 4680 vehicles. Thank you for being a fan!

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

I got one! I'm pretty bummed about the stock suspension, otherwise the power and balance is quite amazing... but damn those Billet suspension arms that unplugged sells are damn expensive...

[@marshallhilfman]

I have a Model 3 with Mountain Pass Performance non-adjustable coilovers. They're $1500 and ride way smoother than the stock ones, no sway or up and down movement over bumps, just a smooth ride. Looks fantastic at the lowest height and still handles great considering the "comfort" aspect of the coilovers.

[@wheelspinmanager]

Mat Farrah ? You guys even have him? OMG I love you guys I love Hagerty

[@timking2822]

Interesting. This seems to perpetuate several common misperceptions based on my experience with my Tesla M3P. First, weight. It's only slightly heavier than comparable models of BMW, Audi, and pony cars. Second, my 2021 model exhibits none of the quality fit-and-finish issues that are so often referred to. And third, the OEM M3P compares very favorably with comparable performance sedans in handling quality. The main focus for me has been tires/wheels and particularly brakes - like most OEM sedans. The suspension and body mods are essentially fine tuning for more reliability and preciseness. Great video and information. Spot on.

[@RetroExhibitCollective]

I feel like car enthusiast need to at some point drive a Tesla. It’s a whole new experience. It just goes, I’m an owner and man it is fast. Just takes off like a rocket

[@astnmc8521]

Love the model 3 , the best car in the world right now

[@shaneolivier1650]

That tesla looks awesome,love it 👍

[@davidhunternyc1]

I love videos that focus on aftermarket specialists. There is one very important thing, however, that is never discussed. Do these aftermarket upgrades void the warranty?

[@a.banana]

They do not. It would be illegal to do so without proper proof that the aftermarket part caused the issue.

[@chargeheadsuk]

Loving this spec M3P 🤩⚡🤟.

[@larrykay6606]

Matt was pressed back into his seat before he even hit the go pedal!

[@TheRealFobican]

In the case of EVs losing range for better performance, I beg to differ. What you are looking at is using up space for additional equipment, either the mainstream-ish path of using software gimmicking that communicate with a dozen other things that is the popular route or add some diy hardware jerry rigging to make something really cool.

[@F8Tributo]

Let's say I'm at big Willow- How may laps can that car do at full tilt, 10/10, before it needs a recharge or cooldown?

[@Ninjasimpmunk]

Goddamnit I love this show

[@GeekSHO]

"The faster you make them go, the less distance you can cover on one charge." How is this any different than a gas car? My GTO can either get 25mpg, or 10mpg depending on how I drive it.

[@ekscalybur]

The difference is you have a full charge available in 5 minutes in less than 2 miles from you in nearly any direction.

[@Neojhun]

@@ekscalybur It would be a non issue IF a Track has DC Fast Charging (supercharger) there. it's already a set location setup for charging and you don't really venture far away.

[@andreipendle1778]

Gasoline is a very energy-dense fuel. So you can burn a lot of kW of energy inefficiently and still have fuel left to get to the gas station. EVs get somewhat equal range by running way more efficiently - so when tasked, they deplete their range that much more.

[@GeekSHO]

@@andreipendle1778 I think it's moot. My GTO goes from 360 miles of range driving with a light foot, but it can cut in half to 180 if I'm romping on it.

[@GeekSHO]

@@ekscalybur Yes, that is an infrastructure issue, and energy density of batteries is constantly improving.

[@Woodywoodah]

Pretty cool to see that Taz from WWE has found a new career after wrestling

[@buystuff9804]

What brand front lip is on the tesla? Link? Tks

[@eduardoyepez7358]

I bet mats left foot kept hitting the floor over and over just from a natural reaction 😂

[@iskluft]

Really like the sunglasses. Any body knows what glasses these are ?

[@RomainSandt]

This new front looks much better.

[@galazoulay8498]

I can imagine this now, how a Tesla track day would sound

[@TheRealFobican]

Needs a motor singing like a combustion engine can do from it running.

[@singular9]

On fire due to exploding batteries.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

beautiful

[@keken_25_pr48]

Cant wait to see someone coming out with Engine Sound for this Tesla's lol 🦾

[@livingaboard]

They have it. I think hansshow has it for like 1500 or so

[@SomOza22]

matt and hagerty, a duo made in heaven at last!!!

[@BrazenRain]

Can't wait for Lotus to get in the game

[@gbass7328]

What coilovers were on this video car?

[@Tiigerr]

I remember when Matt Farah called Teslas vaporware. Times change.

[@ARMWRESTLINGCYCLINGFRANCE]

I wonder how much they paid him for this one.

[@roybrown4944]

Beautiful

[@xyrofyro8982]

What about the engine noise will I never be able to witness a glorious v10-12? The rowdy v8? Feisty 6 cylinders, and even dramatic 4 bangers?

[@ZephyrCorsa]

Well, the Plaid S and X actually have more available range than their Performance trim predecessors

[@terraformingcats8175]

What wheels are on this white Tesla in the video?

[@YourMom-vl2sp]

Oh...hi Matt!!!!

[@ALMX5DP]

You can tell from the comments who traditionally watches or subscribed to Hagerty. Lots of hate towards EVs.

[@BlacKnightRising]

not like they haven't earned it, electric cars have been tried a 100 years ago as well, and yet it was the internal combustion engine that won out..hmmm fancy that, Tesla has yet to make a profit 20yrs down the pike meanwhile its not wind-power that's charging these tinker-toys its coal-fire plants, like everything else in the house and property, so more Ev's = more coal-fire plant production, same plants that the demRAT vermin and leftist propaganda mills are trying to make extinct...so then what's gonna happen if they ever succeed in that futile endevour, guess! LOL

[@ALMX5DP]

@@BlacKnightRising okay boomer, lol

[@Neojhun]

@@BlacKnightRising "Tesla has yet to make a profit 20yrs" I dare you to say that under oath in court. Also COAL Industry is going BANKRUPT! You can't charge EVs with an industry that Buys HIGH Sells LOW.

[@mattdwyer1761]

@@BlacKnightRising this is such a stereotypical response I halfway believe you are a troll. So much misinformation in here

[@rdhudon7469]

Tesla specifically does not have the infrastructure to build an affordable quality product . It rely's on subsidies from various governments around the world . Companies like Toyota and Nissan are way ahead on the curve of innovation and they are not putting all their apples in EV's or this type of EV tech. Toyota is developing the solid state battery and has extensive investments in hydrogen fuel cell technology presently selling viable products without tax dollars and can fit a body panel properly . Nissan has an entirely different electric drive train it is developing while still using a combustion engine as the primary power source (An old idea being modernized) As two examples of how Tesla is a joke for rich people to indulge in at the expense of hard working tax payers .I wish the company would die the death it deserves . I also find it humorous that these review guys never factor in quality when reviewing . It's all about the bling .

[@LordLoMR2]

You can hit some pretty fast times autox with the car being stock.

[@michaeln.7083]

All great except one small thing,.. AMG E63s has this special sound that no EV has.. it's more engaging as well.. oh you can also run more then 2 laps at the track and don't have to wait for it to charge for a hr to get home.. they're fast twice though

[@carholic-sz3qv]

And the mercedes is a monster on the Autobahn, I've watched some fly by videos on KZbin.

[@IReahpZz]

And an ev has a sound no current amg has 😂 who cares when you literally can keep up to a regular ev that costs less than half as much. Gas guys all bring out the halo cars to compete but this car is cheaper to own than a loaded camry and after incentives can be had for near similar money now a days. The model s plaid is supposed to destroy anything remotely in its price range on track and acceleration with more range and battery management. This stuff is only going to get better as it goes and as is a 40k used model 3 does more than most gas cars on the road.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@IReahpZz stop talking nonsense, people love gas cars not just for speed, manual gearbox are amazing and 100% engaging to drive with total control over the car. People love to modify their cars like they want, its their money not your's.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@IReahpZz the mercedes is also ot a cheaply built car like teslas.

[@IReahpZz]

@@carholic-sz3qv if people wanted manuals people would buy them..... I own a supercharged gt350 with the best exhaust note this side of 100 grand yet people don't buy them....

[@marqueseason6360]

I 💘 the front end.

[@tbmike23]

Top speed is limited by tire diameter in a direct drive system, and handling braking and aerodynamics could always be improved, as well as minor style and comfort upgrades.

[@vasantos-re4hb]

Mercedes has AMG, BMW has M. Tesla would be 🦉 wise to purchase Unplugged

[@jtherealtor]

will never understand why anyone would want a quiet car at a race track.

[@JDMEXforme]

They want to justify their purchase. Elon destroyed the petrol era its sad really.

[@chriscovington11]

The people who bought houses around race tracks are causing that everywhere. Hell a lot of tracks have a Db limit

[@boostedfella7772]

yeah sure, but I will understand why someone would want a fast car on a race track

[@JDMEXforme]

@@boostedfella7772 sound is a part of motorsports. An EV car go lightspeed but wheres the fun in it when you cant hear the damn thing. Have you ever heard a car banging gears from far away especially a race car with a equential gearbox. It gives you goosebumps. And everyone around you starts talking about how sick that sounded.

[@boostedfella7772]

@@JDMEXforme i like both, but what's wrong with liking EVs?

[@AJpro88]

matt is a diehard tesla fan but too proud to show it

[@Sofidoxi]

I highly recommend a 2021 Model 3 best car ever ... modified soon

[@FamilyFirstJ]

Nice video

[@christophercasale7961]

What's with the shaky cam in the studio?

[@Adamas_83]

I'm a big fan of performance the old school way, and you can't argue the glorious sounds of a proper V8, V10, V12...But this car REALLY excites me for a future where EVs are awesome too. Aforementioned panel gaps aside...that thing looks badass.

[@nordic5490]

By 'proper...' I trust you mean supercar proper, ie, 90° firing, 4v dohc vvt, eg, the Ford Voodoo engine. Ir maybe a superiour i6, eg 2jz, or even better, a Barra.

[@sfisosg7904]

Guys ngl its looks soo goodddd

[@designerfars]

how are his glasses matte? Or is it blurred in post? 😅

[@andrewmcgrath8360]

Damn peep that matte grey model S

[@pacerodi]

How long does the batteries last? And..., how much do they cost?

[@Tron-Jockey]

Tesla's latest battery chemistry is claimed to be good for between 1000 and 2000 "full' charge cycles depending upon how it treated. If the car is rated for 300 miles per charge and lasts for 1500 full charge cycles then you're looking at an average of 300 x 1500 = 450,000 miles of life. 2000 cycles would be for more or less ideal conditions and 1000 cycles would be for a battery that has seen a lot of hard use (racing, extended periods of high speed driving, frequent use of supercharging, and doing any of these during a 115F Arizona summer). So 250,000- 300,000 miles might be realistic for a battery that's had a tough life while 500,000 miles would be for one that's been babied. Replacement costs are a bit of a moving target. Per kWh costs have dropped quite a bit but I think they're still above $140 per kWh making their 75kWh battery pack about $10,500 before labor. Elon has stated that Tesla will be pushing for a per kWh cost of $75 or less within a few years. Refurbished packs cost a lot less. Battery costs have been steadily dropping every year so by the time you need one they'll likely be under $5000.

[@kjartanB]

I have owned mine for 14 months now and driven about 12k miles and have used about 75cycles according to Scan my Tesla

[@jjrobles]

What vinyl wrap is the blue color? That thing is fire

[@joshthemediocre7824]

If you live in a State like Ohio, Apart from the very coldest winter days you can drive a Tesla anywhere in the state and there is a charger along the way if you need it. They are starting to catch on here, i see them more and more everyday.

[@daytona765]

great writing matt, this is so much better product than smoking tire, i actually watched the entire video. no offense intended, just the budget.

[@camgerreyn]

Anyone know what sunglasses he is wearing?

[@z06doc86]

? why no discussion of cost? Not to mention warranty concerns. Tesla allegedly has a history of intolerance to mods and even discouraging end user basic maintenance has been my impression, but I admit I could be incorrect about this. Is Tesla culture regarding this changing? Nice video. 👍

[@ErikStone1]

You mention the downside to adding performance is that it eats into battery life and range. Isn't this true for gas cars also? I've never had performance mods give me better gas mileage.

[@Hagerty]

Thank you for being a fan, Erik!

[@sweis12]

On my 1.9l diesel jetta the mods i did brought it from 90 hp close to 160hp and it now gets 47mpg when i was getting 44 before.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

LS swap it.

[@DC5Brandon]

Cool, but I'll wait until the next dedicated 2-door EV sports car.

[@invertedpolarity6890]

Does Tesla allow this and not disable features of the car?

[@nathanchildress5596]

The drivetrain is left stock, so they probably don’t know the difference

[@Neojhun]

Tesla has some leeway. You can do quite insane stuff like Frankenstein multiple crashed cars together as long the software understands the parts. The only problem is when the software not understanding how to command & control a modification you changed on the car. In places where you can translate, mask or make an equivalent device logic. The modification should work and Tesla car's OS is more adaptable than you thought. Sadly this is more of a basic computer science problem rather than some warranty protection.