why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

**savoche** · 09-16-2019, 03:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Yes, the Tesla is impressive in it's acceleration.

But.

That is bracket racing.

You pick the time you want to run, the "dial in", and then you want to run a close to that as you can without "breaking out" (going a faster ET than your dial in). The kid with the Tesla was running 7 second dial in, and in the first round broke out. He "bough back in" and went back to it, and made it to the 4th round of eliminations before cutting a red light (he left before the light turned green).

You'll notice the piston engine cars will modulate the throttle as they run down the track, so it isn't a true comparison of acceleration between the Tesla and them.

Now if it was heads up mash the loud pedal and see who runs faster, the Tesla the kid has in this video might not fare so well. If he had the other model of Tesla (the bigger one) he could surely give those piston engine boys run.

Aha, so that's how it works. Thanks for that bit of education.

I'm not sure if Model X has better acceleration than Model S, but you may well be right. Still, I doubt any of them can compete with the gas guzzlers when it comes to top speed nor in 100-150 mph acceleration. 0-40, though, they are hard to beat.

**savoche** · 09-16-2019, 03:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

You're a pretty cool guy, Racer............for a modulator.

(how many brownie points was that?)

Everybody sing along, now:

Bobby the brown-nosed post whore
had a very smelly beak
And if you ever saw him
you would even say it stinks

Umm, yeah, but the original doesn't rhyme, either

**savoche** · 09-16-2019, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by dbs

Ths Teslar strp out the creature comforts and then put the weight back in as upgraded motor and let her rip

Dave

Even better, throw out most of the batteries. No need for range in that game. You just have to keep enough to deliver the amps you need for the motors for a few seconds. (Which may be all of them for all I know...)

robtcorl · 09-16-2019, 06:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Bobby the brown-nosed post whore
had a very smelly beak
And if you ever saw him
you would even say it stinks

Ah geez, now I'm blushing.

tim60 · 09-16-2019, 07:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Seems parts of Spain have seen some rain. But not mainly in the plain.

That’s like cyclists who when they see a big crash in a race all join in so none of them get ahead.

**CharLac** · 09-16-2019, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Nothing like having plenty of power when you need it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k_8s2XuLmlY

Wow...what a car!

**CharLac** · 09-16-2019, 08:20 AM - **4 Likes**

Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!!

Attached Images

robtcorl · 09-16-2019, 08:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!!

You guys do good work, looks great!!

**CharLac** · 09-16-2019, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

You guys do good work, looks great!!

Thanks, can't wait to get the flooring down!

**CharLac** · 09-16-2019, 09:37 AM - **4 Likes**

Did manage to have some fun.....

Racer X 69 · 09-16-2019, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by CharLac

Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!!

What’s in the big cardboard box?

**gaweidert** · 09-16-2019, 10:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!!

Did your wife get hurt so she couldn't do the dishes? If so I'm glad she is okay now.

robtcorl · 09-16-2019, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Did manage to have some fun.....

Had to winch it out, eh?

**CharLac** · 09-16-2019, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

Did your wife get hurt so she couldn't do the dishes? If so I'm glad she is okay now.

Bahaha...I'll mention that to her.

**CharLac** · 09-16-2019, 10:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What’s in the big cardboard box?

Big whoppin' range hood...since we have a gas range

09-16-2019, 09:37 AM - 4 Likes	#70420
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Did manage to have some fun..... Attached Images

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09-16-2019, 03:52 AM - 1 Like	#70411
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Yes, the Tesla is impressive in it's acceleration. But. That is bracket racing. You pick the time you want to run, the "dial in", and then you want to run a close to that as you can without "breaking out" (going a faster ET than your dial in). The kid with the Tesla was running 7 second dial in, and in the first round broke out. He "bough back in" and went back to it, and made it to the 4th round of eliminations before cutting a red light (he left before the light turned green). You'll notice the piston engine cars will modulate the throttle as they run down the track, so it isn't a true comparison of acceleration between the Tesla and them. Now if it was heads up mash the loud pedal and see who runs faster, the Tesla the kid has in this video might not fare so well. If he had the other model of Tesla (the bigger one) he could surely give those piston engine boys run. Aha, so that's how it works. Thanks for that bit of education. I'm not sure if Model X has better acceleration than Model S, but you may well be right. Still, I doubt any of them can compete with the gas guzzlers when it comes to top speed nor in 100-150 mph acceleration. 0-40, though, they are hard to beat.

09-16-2019, 03:58 AM - 2 Likes	#70412
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl You're a pretty cool guy, Racer............for a modulator. (how many brownie points was that?) Everybody sing along, now: Bobby the brown-nosed post whore had a very smelly beak And if you ever saw him you would even say it stinks Umm, yeah, but the original doesn't rhyme, either

09-16-2019, 04:01 AM	#70413
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by dbs Ths Teslar strp out the creature comforts and then put the weight back in as upgraded motor and let her rip Dave Even better, throw out most of the batteries. No need for range in that game. You just have to keep enough to deliver the amps you need for the motors for a few seconds. (Which may be all of them for all I know...)

09-16-2019, 06:16 AM - 2 Likes	#70414
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche Bobby the brown-nosed post whore had a very smelly beak And if you ever saw him you would even say it stinks Ah geez, now I'm blushing.

09-16-2019, 07:16 AM - 1 Like	#70415
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by savoche Seems parts of Spain have seen some rain. But not mainly in the plain. That’s like cyclists who when they see a big crash in a race all join in so none of them get ahead.

09-16-2019, 07:43 AM - 1 Like	#70416
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Nothing like having plenty of power when you need it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k_8s2XuLmlY Wow...what a car!

09-16-2019, 08:20 AM - 4 Likes	#70417
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!! Attached Images

09-16-2019, 08:24 AM - 1 Like	#70418
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!! You guys do good work, looks great!!

09-16-2019, 08:32 AM	#70419
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by robtcorl You guys do good work, looks great!! Thanks, can't wait to get the flooring down!

09-16-2019, 10:22 AM	#70421
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by CharLac Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!! What’s in the big cardboard box?

09-16-2019, 10:33 AM - 1 Like	#70422
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by CharLac Coming along....yes, we have a functional kitchen sink and dishwasher now!!! Did your wife get hurt so she couldn't do the dishes? If so I'm glad she is okay now.

09-16-2019, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#70423
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac Did manage to have some fun..... Had to winch it out, eh?

09-16-2019, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#70424
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by gaweidert Did your wife get hurt so she couldn't do the dishes? If so I'm glad she is okay now. Bahaha...I'll mention that to her.

09-16-2019, 10:54 AM - 1 Like	#70425
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 What’s in the big cardboard box? Big whoppin' range hood...since we have a gas range