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Taking it to the Track...
protomech:
Have you seen this article, 7racer?
http://www.teslarati.com/48-tesla-on-a-track-with-no-electricity/
On this particular track, Teslarati found that their Model S consumed 2.1 kWh per lap - which seems surprisingly small, given the 8x delta in peak power between the Empulse and the Model S. At 2:20 per lap and 2.1 kWh consumed, the lap-average consumption rate for the Model S was "only" ~54 kW.
In their case they were able to charge at 10 kW at a nearby RV park, which is slightly higher at 4-5 laps charged per hour .. but the drive back and forth likely ate about half a lap of charge per.
ttxgpfan:
Tip #3: If there are no pictures, and they aren't posted to the forum, it didn't happen. ;)
Seriously though guys. Do you mind if I use this for a blog post sometime? Great thread Brian.
barboo:
Great thread! I echo the comments above and...
Tip 1: Tires
As you go faster you'll end up getting a DOT slick or full slick tire. You'll want to be using tire warmers with those tires. Whether you use OEM or slick tires you'll want to go by manufacturer pressure recommendations for track setup. Do not use street pressures at the track. Depending on your speed and track temps you'll get a nasty surprise if you do.
Tip 2: Helpful mods
Adding clip-ons (which will get you lower) and track based fairing will help in regards to reducing drag.
Adding a different sprocket on the rear will help for acceleration and maintaining corner speed. The tighter the track the bigger the sprocket.
Pre-fairing pic :)
BrammoBrian:
Thanks for joining in, Bob!
And since we're posting cool race pics, here's another windscreen + clip-ons mod by racer Pete Nicolosi, who races his bike in WERA on the East Coast...
barboo:
--- Quote from: BrammoBrian on September 15, 2014, 10:45:50 PM ---Thanks for joining in, Bob!
And since we're posting cool race pics, here's another windscreen + clip-ons mod by racer Pete Nicolosi, who races his bike in WERA on the East Coast...
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Great pic!
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