First Modified 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance(s)? + Day 1 Review and Teardown Unplugged Performance 2026-09-21 | First Modified 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance(s)? + Day 1 Review and Teardown
Dark Helmet Gets a Passenger for Worlds Fastest Tesla Ride Along Experience Unplugged Performance 2023-11-06 | At Tesla Takeover 2023, we ran a giveaway experience for the opportunity to sit shotgun for hot laps in Dark Helmet, world's fastest Tesla. Shon from Washington state was our winner, we flew him down to Buttonwillow Raceway Park and here is his reaction experiencing more than 2gs in our record setting Tesla Plaid race car with our factory driver Craig Coker at the wheel. Thanks Shon! It was just as fun for us to see your reaction!
Tesla Plaid Sets Laguna Seca Lap Records! Sparks Fly at GridLife! Unplugged Performance 2023-10-27 | Dark Helmet just lit up the corkscrew at GridLife Laguna finals. The weekend was a celebration of diverse speed and innovation, and the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid, Dark Helmet, was a silent killer at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. With a podium finish and two incredible track records, Dark Helmet showcased the immense potential of electric vehicles on the track, and we couldn't be prouder.Development driver, Craig Coker, was the maestro behind the wheel clocking a remarkable lap time of 1:26.7, securing a well-deserved podium finish, as well as setting two new records. Dark Helmet is now the fastest EV, and the fastest sedan to ever lap Laguna Seca. To put this in perspective, Dark Helmet is faster around Laguna Seca than hypercars McLaren Senna, P1 and Porsche 918. Craig achieved another first for Dark Helmet, an astounding 2.5 lateral G's in cornering thanks to Yokohama A005 slicks. These tires, designed for the most demanding track conditions, provided the traction and control needed to break records and set new standards.Dark Helmet's journey continues as it heads to SEMA 2023 in Las Vegas next week, followed by a return to Buttonwillow Raceway Park for the Global Time Attack Finals on November 10-12. It's gearing up for another round of record-breaking runs, and we can't wait to see what it accomplishes next.Thanks to: Craig Coker@YokohamaMotorsports @LarryChenPhoto @tesla Follow UsUnpluggedperformance.com YouTube Twitter.com/unpluggedteslaInstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFacebook.com/unpluggedperformanceTikTok.com/unpluggedperformance
Dark Helmet Tesla Model S Plaid Sets Multiple Records at GridLife Streets of Willow Unplugged Performance 2023-10-05 | Unplugged Performance's remarkable Tesla Model S Plaid race car, aptly named "Dark Helmet," has once again proven its prowess on the track, setting new records at Gridlife Streets of Willow. This groundbreaking performance, piloted by Unplugged Performance development driver Craig Coker, has made waves in the motorsports world.Dark Helmet's lightning-fast lap time of 1:11.14 has established it as the fastest electric vehicle (EV) and the fastest all-wheel-drive (AWD) car to ever circle the Streets of Willow circuit. This is also just .3 seconds off the overall production car record held by a Corvette with more power and half the weight of Dark Helmet. This momentous achievement comes hot on the heels of Dark Helmet's official record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb earlier this year, where it claimed the title of the fastest modified EV.Dark Helmet’s achievements are a testament to the Unplugged Performance modifications performed on the heavy 5000 lb race car, and their dedication to performance applies beyond the race track. Many of the performance parts featured on Dark Helmet, including suspension, wheels, and brake upgrades, are available for purchase at our shop, allowing Tesla enthusiasts to experience the same level of performance and precision that Dark Helmet exemplifies.Unplugged Performance’s collaboration with Yokohama Tires further demonstrates their commitment to performance and safety as they continue to redefine the possibilities of EV performance.Looking forward to Dark Helmet returning to the track for Gridlife Laguna at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca on October 20-22nd to close out the Gridlife Festival Tour.Thanks to: Craig Coker @YokohamaMotorsports @teslaFollow UsUnpluggedperformance.comYoutube.com/@unpluggedperformanceTwitter.com/unpluggedteslaInstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFacebook.com/unpluggedperformanceTikTok.com/unpluggedperformance
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 Ascension-R Unplugged Performance 2023-07-17 | What makes an Ascension-R an Ascension-R? Here is a glimpse at the visual upgrades that make up the Ascension-R by Unplugged Performance.Unplugged Performance Complete Vehicle programs pick up where the Tesla Design Studio leaves off. Much like Porsche’s Special Wishes program, or McLaren’s MSO program, Unplugged Performance’s Complete Vehicle program creates a bespoke experience for the customization of Teslas. This latest Ascension-R is the perfect vision for what a street and track Model 3 should be. From the full Ascension-R aero kit and UP Race Seat to Race Spec Coilovers and Carbon Ceramic Big Brake Kit, this Model 3 is now in a league with GT RS cars.The Ascension-R is based on the Model 3 Performance, an already impressive sports sedan straight from the factory. With 450hp it’s capable of sprinting to 60 mph in as quick as 3.1 seconds. That’s faster than the fastest M3 and is more on par with a Porsche 911 GT3. But it’s not just acceleration where the M3P shines. It has a near-even weight distribution and a super low center of gravity thanks to the battery packs being located low in the floorboard making it an ideal platform to build upon. And that’s just what Unplugged Performance has done with the Ascension-R.Learn more about this Ascension-Runpluggedperformance.com/unplugged-performance-tesla-model-3-ascension-r
Pikes Peak 2023- New Modified EV Record Run! Randy Pobst in our Tesla Model S Plaid Unplugged Performance 2023-07-06 | Unplugged Performance and Randy Pobst had clear skies, a dialed Dark Helmet, and a goal from years past as he raced to 14,115 ft at the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.Watch on for a full recap of the week leading up to race day, the full record-setting run with turn-by-turn commentary from Randy and a discussion between Randy and UP CEO, Ben Schaffer, around all the testing, tuning and components required to pull off such a successful race day. With a time of 9:54.901, Dark Helmet, piloted by Randy Pobst: -Ran a sub 10-minute run-Placed 2nd in class-Placed in the Top 10 overall out of 66 cars-Set a new record for the fastest production based EV & Modified Production EVAll accomplished utilizing the incredible Tesla engineering and DNA found in every daily driven Model S Plaid luxury sedan. Dark Helmet has factory power, battery, cooling, and software.Congrats to all drivers & teams who put it on the line to challenge the mountain this year! It takes admirable commitment to run this race!Dark Helmet Pikes Peak Parts available for your Model S:-UP 19" UP-03 Pikes Peak Spec Wheels-UP Superlight Carbon Ceramic Big Brake Kit-UP X Öhlins TTX 4-Way Pikes Peak Spec Coilovers-UP Carbon Fiber Brake Duct Kit-UP Suspension Arm KitThanks to: @tesla @randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports @SpaceX STARLINK@casa.bonita Video Production by @downforcemediagroup http://www.downforcemediagroup.comFollow UsUnpluggedperformance.com/pikespeakYoutube.com/@unpluggedperformanceTwitter.com/unpluggedteslaInstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFacebook.com/unpluggedperformanceTikTok.com/unpluggedperformance
Pikes Peak 2023: Day 5 - Lower Section Qualifying Run & Recap - Quest for “Fast 15”! Unplugged Performance 2023-06-25 | After being rained out on Thursday, we returned to qualifying in the lower section of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. UP and Randy continued our quest to achieve the “Fast 15”, an award that goes to the fastest 15 drivers out of the overall 66 in all classes. It is respected and viewed as an incredible achievement and honor for everyone that earns it. Coming within ~1 second of the 2200lb Radford race car, we secured 2nd in class for qualifying, a position in the top 10, and needless to say, achieved our goal of earning Fast 15 for the 4th consecutive year. Despite an unexpected problem that led to severe power loss, Randy absolutely crushed it. With an official qualifying time of 4:04.561, we are confident we would have achieved a sub 4-minute run had we maintained proper power levels throughout the run. Watch the video and tell us what you think!
Pikes Peak 2023: Day 4 - Qualifying - Dangerous Conditions Leads to Cancelation Unplugged Performance 2023-06-22 | Weather and road conditions can make or break a driver’s success at the most challenging and dangerous road race in America. With severe fog and rain in the upper half of the mountain and very wet conditions in the lower section, Pikes Peak driver’s voted to cancel qualifying and practice today, a first for Unplugged Performance in our 4 years of running. Our qualifying session will resume tomorrow, Friday 6/23Stay tuned and check out unpluggedperformance.com/pikespeak for more updates, photo galleries and videos from this week.Visit unpluggedperformance.com/randy to win a track day with Randy in an Unplugged Performance Model 3 Ascension R.
Pikes Peak 2023: Day 3 Recap & Run - Top Section Practice - Conquering Baja Unplugged Performance 2023-06-22 | Unplugged Performance and Randy Pobst conquered the challenging rodeo of bumps found on the upper section of Pikes Peak. We’ve spent months dialing in our UP x Ohlins TTX 4-way suspension to optimize our low ground clearance aero Model S Plaid for the Baja-like bumps that make up the upper section without sacrificing performance in the lower, higher speed sections. Practice Day 2 was a success and we’re looking forward to qualifying tomorrow in the lower section at @pikespeakhillclimb1916 Continue along the journey with us at unpluggedperformance.com/pikespeak as we head toward race day!Thanks to:@tesla @randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports @SpaceX @casa.bonita Follow along atUnpluggedperformance.com/pikespeakYoutube.com/@unpluggedperformanceTwitter.com/unpluggedteslaInstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFacebook.com/unpluggedperformanceTikTok.com/unpluggedperformance
Pikes Peak 2023: Day 2 - Mid-Section Practice Recap + Run video - Fastest Time! Unplugged Performance 2023-06-21 | First day of practice was a success! Randy Pobst put down the fastest time for all classes in the mid section. The crew was up til 1am swapping front springs to better balance the car’s handling and it paid off. Watch through for Randy and Ben’s recap and footage of Randy’s fastest run today. Keep following along as we post daily all the way up to race day! Follow along at unpluggedperformance.com/pikespeakAnd don’t forget, if you don’t already, sign up for our email list and you could WIN a track day with Randy for hot laps and private instruction. Just go to unpluggedperformance.com/randyHuge thanks to:@tesla @randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports @SpaceX @casa.bonita Follow along atUnpluggedperformance.com/pikespeakYoutube.com/@unpluggedperformanceTwitter.com/unpluggedteslaInstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFacebook.com/unpluggedperformanceTikTok.com/unpluggedperformance
Pikes Peak 2023: Day 1 - Tesla X UP Kick-off Event Unplugged Performance 2023-06-19 | Unplugged Performance teamed up with Tesla Colorado Springs to kick-off our 2023 @pikespeakhillclimb1916 week. With Dark Helmet on display, Tesla owners and future Tesla owners joined our famed racing driver, @randypobstofficial, our co-founder Ben Schaffer and the Tesla Colorado Springs staff for an incredible afternoon of interviews and Q&A!Stay tuned all week for daily updates of our practice/qualifying runs, testing and tuning recaps, exclusive interviews and of course, race day this Sunday, 6/25! Follow along at unpluggedperformance.com/pikespeakOfficial GIVEAWAY announcement: if you want to win a track day with Randy Pobst for some hot laps and private instruction in a track-prepped Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 Ascension R, just go to unpluggedperformance.com/randy and sign up for our newsletter. Huge thanks to @tesla, @randypobstofficial, @YokohamaMotorsports, @SpaceX Starlink, @casa.bonita making this all possible. Follow along on all of our channels:youtube.com/@UnpluggedPerformanceTeslatwitter.com/UnpluggedTeslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformancefacebook.com/unpluggedperformancetiktok.com/@unpluggedperformance
Dark Helmet Plaid Sets New Lap Record at Big Willow Track. FTW! Unplugged Performance 2023-05-19 | As the global leader in Tesla performance tuning, Unplugged Performance continues to push the boundaries of EV performance as “Dark Helmet,” their Tesla Model S-APEX race car driven by UP factory driver Craig Coker, shatters the lap record for the fastest electric vehicle (EV) at the legendary Big Willow track. Dark Helmet achieved an astonishing lap time of 1:20.03, solidifying its position as a force to be reckoned with.Unplugged Performance has established itself as the unrivaled industry leader, setting new benchmarks in EV performance. Their Tesla Model 3 "Bionic Phoenix" made history at Buttonwillow, while Dark Helmet has secured lap records at renowned tracks such as Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Willow Springs Streets of Willow, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, and Auto Club Speedway. Victories in multiple time attack events and appearances at the prestigious Pikes Peak International Hill Climb further exemplify Unplugged Performance's commitment to excellence and innovation.Dark Helmet's exceptional capabilities were showcased at Big Willow, as its high downforce aerodynamics “broke wind” through corners and powered down the front straight of the "fastest road in the west" with precision and finesse. Equipped with cutting-edge modifications and benefiting from Unplugged Performance's relentless pursuit of excellence, Dark Helmet set a new EV lap record while demonstrating the remarkable power of Unplugged Performance's Superlight Carbon Ceramic Big Brake kit. This achievement perfectly embodies the spirit of Big Willow as the ultimate proving ground for speed, performance, and technical prowess.To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, Dark Helmet will be showcased to the public at the Electrify Expo in Long Beach from May 19th to May 21st, 2023. Visit the Yokohama Tire booth to witness the awe-inspiring performance of Dark Helmet and explore the latest advancements in EV technology in partnership with Yokohama, a world leader in racing tire technology.Unplugged Performance's collaboration with Yokohama Tires further demonstrates their commitment to performance and safety as they continue to redefine the possibilities of EV performance.* Note this lap record was unintentionally set during shakedown runs for Pikes Peak. The record lap was the 3rd hot lap during this testing session which began with an already heat-soaked battery. It is easy to see the car has more potential left in it.Driver: instagram.com/fromwhereichargeLook for full video coming soon from www.youtube.com/@AutoTraderTVHow does this lap match up against the rest? See the results below.fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow-springsUnpluggedperformance.comFollow Us:instagram.com/unpluggedperformancetwitter.com/UnpluggedTeslatiktok.com/@unpluggedperformanceShop Dark Helmet Parts for Model S Plaid:UP 19x11 UP-03 Pikes Peak Spec Wheelsunpluggedperformance.com/product/tesla-model-s-plaid-lr-long-range-up-03-pikes-peak-race-wheelsUP x Ohlins TTX 4-Way Pikes Peak Spec Coiloversunpluggedperformance.com/product/up-x-ohlins-ttx-coilover-set-tesla-model-s-plaidUP Superlight Carbon Ceramic Big Brake kitunpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-plaid-carbon-ceramic-brake-kitUP High Performance Suspension kitunpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-plaid-lr-suspension-package-1UP Carbon Fiber Brake Duct kitunpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-plaid-racing-brake-duct-kitUP adjustable Rear Sway Barunpluggedperformance.com/product/2021-tesla-model-s-plaid-lr-rear-sway-bar-3-way-adjustableUP Stainless Steel Brake Line Setunpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-plaid-sport-brake-line-set
Worlds First 100% EV Police Fleet Saves Taxpayers $300k Unplugged Performance 2023-05-12 | In this exclusive discussion, Unplugged Performance teams up with South Pasadena Police Sergeant Tony Abdalla to unveil their groundbreaking partnership in creating the world's first 100% electric vehicle police fleet. Join us as we delve into the reasons behind this visionary transition and the numerous benefits it brings to law enforcement and the community.🚓 Learn how Unplugged Performance, a leading Tesla tuner, has collaborated with Sergeant Tony Abdalla and the South Pasadena Police Department to revolutionize the way law enforcement operates, all while embracing sustainability and cutting-edge technology.🔋 Discover the compelling details behind the press release of this week, where the world witnessed the unveiling of the electric police fleet, comprising the latest Tesla models. Find out how this forward-thinking initiative aims to reduce emissions, decrease operational costs, and enhance overall efficiency without compromising on performance or public safety.💡 Gain insights from Sergeant Tony Abdalla and the experts at Unplugged Performance as they discuss the advantages of electric vehicles for police use, including their rapid acceleration, extended range, lower maintenance requirements, and advanced features that aid in community policing efforts.Join us on this exciting journey as we shed light on the pioneering partnership between Unplugged Performance and the South Pasadena Police Department, highlighting their shared vision for a sustainable and technology-driven future in law enforcement.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay tuned for more innovative content from Unplugged Performance and their trailblazing collaborations!#UnpluggedPerformance #SouthPasadenaPoliceDepartment #EVPoliceFleet #Sustainability #Technology #lawenforcement Follow Usunpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformance
Tesla Model 3 Lap Record - Bionic Phoenix dominates with insane grip. Full send! Unplugged Performance 2023-04-14 | Built by Unplugged Performance, the Bionic Phoenix continues to rise from the ashes of its massive crash at Pikes Peak in 2020, and is on a quest to see what a Tesla Model 3 is capable of. We reset the Buttonwillow CW13 Model 3 Lap Record (1:48) with Craig Coker behind the wheel during this brief 3-hot lap shakedown at Tesla Corsa on April 2nd, 2023. We know this is still early in this stage of development for Bionic Phoenix. The progress of Phoenix shows potential, and the road map is far from complete. Although, as you can see on the incredibly smooth lap video, we now have the aero and suspension components so dialed in that the driver can be flat out on the accelerator for most of the lap due to the insane levels of grip and road holding now present in the current iteration of the build. Bionic Phoenix is continuing on its current mission of testing the absolute maximum performance possible with standard off-the-shelf Tesla Model 3 Performance battery, motors, and software. Also, despite the extensive carbon fiber bodywork, this car is closely comparable to a standard Model 3 Performance due to the Pikes Peak-spec roll cage, remaining from the original incarnation of this car. Were we to start with a fresh build specifically for time-attack, we could certainly shave off significant weight and improve lap times as a result... we still have more in store for this development car but its history is too special to us to start anew at this stage.To learn about the origins of Bionic Phoenix and to understand the history of this build, check out the documentary High Voltage, here: youtube.com/watch?v=k9mLF-V1vBMBionic Phoenix sports proprietary aero parts on the outside but the suspension, brakes, wheels, hard parts, and many of the racing and safety components are all from our standard street parts catalog and can be fitted to any Tesla Model 3. Browse here: unpluggedperformance.com/model-3Driver: instagram.com/fromwhereichargePhoto Credit: instagram.com/4wheelvisuals
Unplugged Performance Dark Helmet Model S Goes PLAID on Streets of Willow with EV Record (1:13.5) Unplugged Performance 2022-12-08 | We took Dark Helmet out to Streets of Willow Springs to do some development, and we wanted to see how our heavyweight champ (4,898lb with driver) would do on the tight course. A heavy high power car is not typically the recipe for a fast time on a course like this; however, with our Plaid race setup, this car never ceases to amaze. On worn-out A005 Yokohamas and less than a full charge, Craig Coker still managed to set an EV record of 1:13.5! Check out Fastest Laps for car comparison fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow-springs-streets-of-willowDark Helmet set this record time using nearly the full catalog of Unplugged Performance's customer product offerings. The only pure race items on the car not for sale on our website are the lower diffusers and rear wing, which were added to our existing S-APEX carbon widebody package. Customers wishing to purchase a complete race-prepped vehicle should contact us.Mods:Stock Power, Stock Tesla Track Mode Software, 4,898lbs with driverUP Full Suspension: UP x Ohlins TTX 4 Way Coilovers, UP billet adjustable front upper control arms, all 5 UP rear billet arms, UP adjustable rear sway barUP Full carbon ceramic front & rear brake package with UP race competition pads & UP brake linesUP S-APEX carbon widebodyUP Long Tail Trunk SpoilerUP-03 Race Wheels PPIHC 2022 Spec 19x13 with 330/710-19 Yokohama A005 SlicksUP Lexan Rear Windshield and Side WindowsUP Racing Lower Diffusers and BFWUP Pikes Peak Roll CageThanks to Tesla, Yokohama Tires, Casa Bonita, Global Time AttackDriver: Craig Coker instagram.com/fromwhereicharge
Dark Hemet 2.0 Shatters EV Record at Buttonwillow Raceway - Unplugged Performance Model S Plaid 1:43 Unplugged Performance 2022-11-15 | We took Dark Helmet out to play at the Global Time Attack Finals at Buttonwillow Raceway. The car remained unchanged from our Pikes Peak 2022 spec. The hefty 4,898lb weight with driver puts it into a class of one. Ladies and gentlemen, the heavyweight champ is here!We went into the event while still holding the previous EV track record of 1:47.8. Our driver @FromWhereICharge went out and shattered our previous record with a 1:43.2 run at Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW). This is in the ballpark of 20 seconds faster than a stock Model S Plaid.Dark Helmet reached a record time using UP's customer product offerings. The only pure race items on the car not for sale on our website are the lower diffusers and rear wing, which were added onto our existing S-APEX carbon widebody package.Tire inventory has been scarce this year, and we utilized some of our used @YokohamaMotorsports A005 slicks for the event mounted on our UP-03 race wheels. Thankfully our used slick inventory got us through the weekend with multiple low 1:43 second runs. This car still has more in it, but we're already beyond pleased with the results of a fun weekend!Mods:Stock Power, Stock Tesla Track Mode Software, 4,898lbs with driverUP Full Suspension: UP x Ohlins TTX 4 Way Coilovers, UP billet adjustable front upper control arms, all 5 UP rear billet arms, UP adjustable rear sway barUP Full carbon ceramic front & rear brake package with UP race competition pads & UP brake linesUP S-APEX carbon widebodyUP Long Tail Trunk SpoilerUP-03 Race Wheels PPIHC 2022 Spec 19x13 with 330/710-19 Yokohama A005 SlicksUP Lexan Rear Windshield and Side WindowsUP Racing Lower Diffusers and BFWUP Pikes Peak Roll CageThanks to Tesla, Yokohama Tires, Casa Bonita, Global Time Attack
The Archetype - UP Suspension On Tesla Designer Franz von Holzhausens Original Model 3 Unplugged Performance 2022-08-11 | Working with Franz von Holzhausen on the very car he created is an honor that is impossible to do justice in words. Ever since we began, our objective has been to enhance Tesla's already incredible cars and to delicately fine-tune them to each owner's unique definition of perfection. Our work is always done with deep respect for the DNA of each Tesla vehicle as we extract the maximum capability of the platform. Since we produce specialized parts for a specialized clientele, we can create unique custom-tailored products & solutions that work perfectly for our clients. Our objectives are to individually perfect each car for each driver's desires, whereas Tesla's focus remains to efficiently streamline mass production ensuring the EV revolution is maximally accessible as the world moves to sustainable energy. In short, where Tesla's factory specification options end is where we begin.A few years ago we were excited to find that Tesla's designer Franz von Holzhausen quietly became an Unplugged Performance client (through a website order with little notice nonetheless). Soon after we were honored to find that other clients were coming in and we'd learn they were referred to us by Franz. During the years that followed we maintained a silent pride as we saw Franz's iconic red Model 3 in the media in a lowered stance. We never said a word in public or in private. We believe deeply in the privacy of all of our clients, and our default position is one of silence.In the years that followed Franz suggested that he would be happy if we wanted to publicly share that he was a client. Franz was so kind as to appear in this video of our work as well.Since this video was shot in early 2021 Franz's car has also added our carbon ceramic big brake kit front and rear & all of our adjustable billet suspension arms front and rear. The car rides fantastic and continues to be a perfect daily driver that we often see on the roads with Franz driving on his commute to Hawthorne.For nearly a decade now we've dedicated our lives to creating a Tesla performance movement. Getting to work with guys like Franz is a highlight not just of our work lives but of our lives overall. The work Franz and the great team at Tesla do is what has inspired us and provided a deep purpose and meaning to get up every day and fight for this mission we share. A sustainable future, without compromise.--“Soda” licensed via Music Vine: KHXBBVTGLNEE09KXVisit UnpluggedPerformance.com for more.
Pikes Peak 2022 Raceday Full Run! Racing Blind To 14,115ft in UP Tesla Model S Plaid Dark Helmet! Unplugged Performance 2022-06-28 | What is more terrifying than a high speed run up Pikes Peak with massive fog, wet conditions, and those high speed blue sky corners with no guardrails? A windshield that fogged up directly in line of sight and having to finish the race up the mountain fully blind!Watch as @randypobstofficial has a great run spoiled by a fogged windshield. He tries dropping the windows but it doesn’t help! He loosens his harness and tries wiping the windshield with his hand while racing but doesn’t help! The defroster was on the whole race but it didn’t help! Instead of finishing 6th out of all 72 entries (he was on pace for a 6th place finish) to being blinded we finished 19 out of 72.Until the windshield blinded Randy it was shaping up to be an awesomely close race between our 4900lb stock power/cooling Tesla Model S Plaid and Pikes Peak veteran Zwart’s incredible million dollar Porsche 935 ultimate factory race car.Sector 1+2 Combined times:4:22.73 - UP Tesla Model S Plaid Pobst4:22.75 - 992 Turbo S Light Weight Donner4:23.41 - Porsche 935 Race Car ZwartWow that was exciting!A frustrating but promising end to Pikes Peak week. We are happy with how the car performed as we dialed in the suspension for the challenging track all week. It was ready for a win on race day. In the end the mountain decided this year wasn’t our year. We are proud of our Randy and proud of the amazing work of our team. This car is continuing validation of our production parts our clients enjoy. All brakes and suspension are UP production items as is the seat, harness and our UP-03 Wheels.unpluggedperformance.com/model-sUP race team gear that our crew used are for the first time available on our website to support and become part of the team!unpluggedperformance.com/goods-apparelCongrats to all drivers & teams who put it on the line to challenge the mountain this year! It takes admirable commitment to run this race! Special congrats to our Tesla family Blake Fuller (he ran our production brakes and wheels on his Plaid) and Dai Yoshihara with the excellent Turn14/Evasive Tesla Model 3!Full race results:livetiming.net/ppihc@randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports @tesla @southpark / Casa BonitaVideo Production by @downforcemediagrouphttp://www.downforcemediagroup.comFor more daily content from Pikes Peak check out our other social channels:instagram.com/unpluggedperformancefacebook.com/unpluggedperformancetwitter.com/unpluggedteslatiktok.com/@unpluggedperformance
Dark Helmet’s Pikes Peak Rodeo At The Top! Final Testing. Splitter, Diffuser & Asphalt Destruction! Unplugged Performance 2022-06-25 | During yesterday's practice session we wanted to optimize our setup for the Pikes Peak Rodeo that is the upper section’s horrible road conditions this year. Unfortunately, going off road and smashing into Martian rocks destroyed the front splitter’s metal internal frame and also damaged the support structure above it. We also damaged the rear diffuser after going airborne and taking chunks out of the asphalt!We are flat out working to repair the car for the race on Sunday and must test again at local Pueblo track Saturday morning. It is really hard to set up a time attack aero car to do an off-road rodeo on the upper section! We are doing our best to optimize the massive adjustability of our UP X Ohlins TTX 4 way shocks for an environment like no other and meanwhile keeping the stiff springs and low ground clearance our aero needs to work. Doing some high speed rebound tuning and last minute packer adjustments. Our production spec brake kit has been handling the challenges like a champ all week even on low regen settings where they take extreme abuse (don’t try low regen on a Plaid please).This course demands everything from the driver, team and car and we are pushing flat out to be in the best possible position for Sunday's race.Stay tuned for the race on Sunday!@randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports @tesla @southpark / Casa BonitaFor more daily content from Pikes Peak check out our other social channels:instagram.com/unpluggedperformancefacebook.com/unpluggedperformancetwitter.com/unpluggedteslatiktok.com/@unpluggedperformance
Pikes Peak Recap: Dark Helmet Runs Middle Section. 2nd fastest of all 72 entrants in all classes! Unplugged Performance 2022-06-24 | Today Dark Helmet set the second-fastest time overall across 72 competitors through the middle section of the Pikes Peak course. The UP team continues to hone in a fast setup for Sunday! With each day the car gets dialed in and has picked up significant pace. At 4900lbs there’s never been a production based race car quite like it!Our time of 2:27 puts us 3 seconds ahead of the second place LMP3 car in our class for the day and surprisingly topped the fastest times in Unlimited class cars as well. Tuning continues to optimize for the harsh conditions of this extremely challenging race!Stay tuned for the remaining test days and then the race on Sunday! @randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports @tesla @southpark / Casa BonitaFor more daily content from Pikes Peak check out our other social channels:instagram.com/unpluggedperformancefacebook.com/unpluggedperformancetwitter.com/unpluggedteslatiktok.com/@unpluggedperformance
Pikes Peak 2022 Qualifying: 5 seconds faster than last year! Randy Pobst lap and commentary. Unplugged Performance 2022-06-23 | Dark Helmet continued to challenge the physics of a 4900lb (with driver) four door production based EV race car. 141mph speeds today! We managed to be 5 seconds faster than last year’s 4:10 run despite having 70% battery at the start of todays 4:05 second run. We were running reduced brake regen to gather more data on brake temps and thermal limitations as we try to find the sweet spot for race day setup. The UP Ohlins TTX 4 way Pikes Peak spec coilovers and race aero are getting tuned in day by day for this challenging course. More tuning and another all nighter coming up…We remain proud by the way of our 2020 UP Model 3 Phoenix qualifying time of 4:12 which has stood the test of time. Every year we are getting faster and beating our best times which is what it is all about. Continuous improvement.Stay tuned for the remaining test days and then the race on Sunday!@randypobstofficial @YokohamaMotorsports@tesla@southpark / Casa BonitaFor more daily content from Pikes Peak check out our other social channels:instagram.com/unpluggedperformancefacebook.com/unpluggedperformancetwitter.com/unpluggedteslatiktok.com/@unpluggedperformance
Pikes Peak 2022 Day Two: Dark Helmet takes on the upper section Unplugged Performance 2022-06-22 | The first day of putting our improved Model S Plaid through its paces went smoothly as @randypobstofficial got to grips with the most challenging section of the course. @YokohamaMotorsports@teslaFor more daily content from Pikes Peak check out our other social channels:instagram.com/unpluggedperformancefacebook.com/unpluggedperformancetwitter.com/unpluggedteslatiktok.com/@unpluggedperformance
Our Model S Plaid Race Car Dark Helmet is ready for Pikes Peak 2022 Unplugged Performance 2022-06-21 | The first day of our week-long event at Pikes Peak is complete and we're ready to put Dark Helmet to the test in practice tomorrow. Stay tuned throughout the week for daily updates!@YokohamaMotorsports @randypobstofficial @tesla
UP Tesla Model S-APEX Plaid Race Car Shakedown at Laguna Seca Ahead of Pikes Peak 2022 Run Unplugged Performance 2022-06-16 | With the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb fast approaching the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid Race Car aka "Dark Helmet" returned to the track to test newly developed upgrades throughout the vehicle. Famed driver Randy Pobst returns behind the wheel after a class-winning campaign last year. Hypercar Invitational hosted many of the world's most epic cars and we were honored to attend. The purpose of our time on track was to further dial in our brand new suspension and aerodynamics. Although we did not attempt to beat our previous and still standing lap record (1:28.2), we do plan to return to Laguna Seca at a future date to re-set our EV lap record from last year. You can see our previous lap record with this car here:fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna-seca-post-1988We had an excellent day putting the car through its paces ahead of the biggest challenge of the year! Pikes Peak! Special thanks to the Hypercar Invitational for hosting another epic event with the best cars in the world. - hypercarinvitational.comSpecial thanks to Yokohama Tires for helping Dark Helmet conquer the track and the mountain. yokohamatire.comSpecial thanks to the wonderful film crew who shot this video. - instagram.com/car.talesinstagram.com/eddiecorejrMany of the parts used on Dark Helmet are available for normal retail purchasers or are included in our S-APEX complete vehicle program.unpluggedperformance.com/model-s/plaidSuperlight Carbon Ceramic Front Big Brake Kit (BBK) - unpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-plaid-and-long-range-carbon-ceramic-brake-kitHigh Performance Suspension Package - unpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-plaid-lr-suspension-package-1UP-03 Pikes Peak Spec Forged Wheels - unpluggedperformance.com/product/tesla-model-s-plaid-lr-long-range-up-03-pikes-peak-race-wheelsLong Tail Trunk Spoiler - unpluggedperformance.com/product/model-s-long-tail-trunk-spoilerUP x Willans FIA 6 Point Racing Harness - unpluggedperformance.com/product/tesla-fia-racing-harness-6-pointUP Titanium Lug Nut Set - unpluggedperformance.com/product/superlight-titanium-lug-nut-set-tesla
Comparing Lap Times To A Porsche 991 GT2 RS!? 1:49.9 in UP Tesla Model 3 Ascension- R Buttonwillow Unplugged Performance 2022-04-04 | When we began our Tesla Model 3 based Ascension-R complete car program we set an audacious lap time benchmark, the Porsche 991 spec 911 GT3 RS. The GT3 RS is one of the world's greatest driver's cars on any race track. We challenged ourselves to create a cohesive daily driven Tesla Model 3 upgrade package that can provide all of the benefits of an electric four-door sedan with two trunks and Autopilot, yet one that can transform into a Porsche 911 GT3 RS rival on race track's like Buttonwillow. People thought we were insane to even reference the revered 911 GT3 RS as a benchmark. Yet here we are with this lap time. In fact the fastest lap of the even faster 991 911 GT2(!) RS with a great pro driver and overall top Buttonwillow lap-time record holder Will Wattanawongkiri is recorded at 1:50.4, meanwhile, we clocked a 1:49.90 with our friend Craig Coker behind the wheel in one of our spec-built Tesla Model 3 Ascension-R complete cars. Here's the records:fastestlaps.com/tracks/buttonwillow-configuration-13Keep in mind sub 1:50 lap is done with our street legal daily driven spec car. This is not a fully gutted, giant winged purpose-built race car. That purpose-built race car of ours is coming along next. We expect it to be a lot faster.So, is our 1:49.90 lap apples to apples with the latest spec 911 GT2 RS lap of 1:50.42? Of course not, it can't be summed up that simply. Valid arguments can be had on both sides. The crazy thing though, and our goal with this project is, a debate can be had comparing a Tesla Model 3 with our bolt-ons vs the ultimate price is no object, track-focused weapon from Porsche, the $400k+ 991 911 GT2 RS. This video now illustrates that if you put both on the track and drive them both flat out you have an improbably close outcome! This is not comparing pro to amateur driver, this is comparing lap times of Will W who is arguably the top driver in FastestLap rankings at Buttonwillow vs Craig Coker who has risen up the ranks at TeslaCorsa and is a close friend of ours. Who is faster, Will vs Craig? We don't know but Will surely has more seat time at the track and holds a ton of records there. We think both are talented drivers and this makes it an interesting comparison.Let's list out some of the key arguments on both sides:Porsche 991 911 GT2 RS:Price is $400k+. This is the ultimate in production street-legal Porsche track car at any price. They don't bother with back seats, it comes with custom compound barely street-legal Michelin Cup 2 R tires at 325 wide rear formulated to get within the limits of DOT legality for fastest lap times. The suspension is factory race-tuned and is very firm. The aero is extreme for maximum factory downforce. The car has lightweight mods from the factory including carbon fiber, magnesium and lexan. The car comes with large 6 piston carbon ceramic brakes. The car has wider front/rear fenders compared to the standard 911.Unplugged Perfomance Tesla Model 3 Ascension-R: Price is base car + approx $60k parts and labor included for a total of approx $120-130k depending on Tesla pricing of the day. The car has 4 doors, two trunks, seats 4, has full interior and creature comforts and runs on electricity. For track duty, the street tires are swapped out for 19x11 UP-03 wheels with 310 wide Yokohama slicks and the UP sports bucket seat is swapped in for more lateral support. This particular car has almost no light-weighting (UP race parts like lexan glass replacements, UP dry carbon doors, carbon hood and carbon trunk are not used). This particular car has our street aero which is low drag for neutralized range impact. The rear spoiler is low and out of view of the rearview mirror for stock visibility. The front splitter is reasonable in height and length for a daily driven car. No race aero here. The car is modified with UP's quiet brakes which are oversized carbon ceramic 6 piston brakes similar to the Porsche's. The car has all bolt-on upgraded adjustable suspension components. The car has wider front fenders only to accommodate the 310 wide rubber.Subjective feedback:Matt Farah (who is well known to not be a Tesla advocate) drove this same car on the street A052 tires and referenced Porsche Turbo speeds he felt in the canyons:youtube.com/watch?v=QcLB-0bLtl4MotorTrend drove this same car here:motortrend.com/reviews/unplugged-performance-tesla-model-3-track-drive-reviewSo is this car a comparable track tool than a 991 GT2 RS? That debate will live on. There are a lot of subjective factors that people can favor one vs the other. What we love is that the times are close enough with 15 minutes of track-side prep (slap on race wheels, remove passenger seat and rear cushion) that a street legal daily drivable UP Model 3 Ascension-R can run side by side with one of the greatest Porsche track cars of all time.Thanks to our driver Craig Coker instagram.com/fromwhereicharge
Bionic Phoenix Shakedown 360 View - Unplugged Performance Model 3 Bare Chassis Test Run Unplugged Performance 2022-04-04 | Following the crash at Pikes Peak 2020, the Unplugged Performance Model 3 race car has been reborn as "Bionic Phoenix." With a center seat configuration and a multitude of new upgrades, the car will eventually compete in time attack. TeslaCorsa was the first time it had run under its own power since just after Pikes Peak 2020. The build is in progress and this was just an initial shakedown of new components and driving position.The irony is that full aero is coming for this race car, yet in this video it is as un-aerodynamic as possible. It is a complete blast to drive this car wide open and our friend & driver Craig Coker ran a 1:53 with this awkward but completely wild setup. Note that the suspension is extremely stiff and setup for very limited travel in preparation for the massive downforce of our CFD'd racing aero kit. With the thousands of pounds of downforce not yet loaded on the suspension, the car drives a bit funny. Nonetheless, it ran a 1:53 during the shakedown.Driver: instagram.com/fromwhereicharge
Tesla Corsa: Shredding the racetrack Unplugged Performance 2021-11-06 | #shorts Tesla Corsa: Shredding the racetrack
Find a quicker and better-riding daily driver, we dare you Unplugged Performance 2021-11-03 | find a quicker and better-riding daily driver, we dare you #shorts
Electric Speed Unplugged Performance 2021-11-02 | Electric Speed #shortshttp://UnpluggedPerformance.com/pikespeak
@randypobst is an adrenaline addict Unplugged Performance 2021-10-01 | @randypobst is an adrenaline addict #shortshttp://UnpluggedPerformance.com/pikespeak
@Randy Pobst drives the Ascension-R for the first time Unplugged Performance 2021-09-30 | @randypobstofficial drives the Ascension-R for the first timeUnpluggedPerformance.com
Downtown cruising with the Model 3 Unplugged Performance 2021-09-29 | Downtown cruising with the Model 3 #shortsUnpluggedPerformance.com
@Randy Pobst killing it at this summers hillclimb Unplugged Performance 2021-09-28 | @randypobstofficial killing it at this summer's hillclimb #shortslearn more at http://unpluggedperformance.com/PikesPeak
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 Ascension-R Unplugged Performance 2021-09-27 | UP Model 3 Ascension-R rolling through #LosAngeles #Tesla #ShortsBuild your Ascension-R at UnpluggedPerformance.com
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid - Dark Helmets EV Record First Shakedown at Buttonwillow Unplugged Performance 2021-08-11 | We paint Buttonwillow Plaid as Craig Coker throws down a couple of benchmark laps for us before we get to work on further research and development. 112 degrees Fahrenheit can't slow down Dark Helmet as we smash the EV record at the iconic track in the process. 1:47.8! The craziest thing is that this car still has a lot more in it! See the full lap as Dark Helmet devours Buttonwillow!See how it stacks up:fastestlaps.com/tracks/buttonwillow-configuration-13Dark Helmet Mod List:- UP x @BILSTEIN Semi-Active Skyhook Dampers- UP Billet Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms- UP Billet Adjustable Rear Camber Arms- UP 3 Way Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar- UP 19” UP-03 Forged Wheels with @YokohamaMotorsports - UP Plaid Spec Carbon Bucket Seat Kit- UP x Willans FIA 6pt Racing Harness- UP Brake Master Cylinder Brace - UP One-Off Aero- UP race prep including roll cage, air jacks, brake ducting, Pikes Peak PA system, etcFollow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslahttps://www.instagram.com/unpluggedpe...Follow Craig:instagram.com/fromwhereicharge
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid - Dark Helmets Laguna Seca 1:28.21 Lap with Randy Pobst Unplugged Performance 2021-08-03 | Coming off of the car's Pikes Peak class win the Unplugged Performance’s Tesla Model S Plaid aka Dark Helmet clocked a 1:28.21 lap during TeslaCorsa 16 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. Randy Pobst was behind the wheel piloting the modified 4850lb (with driver) family sedan to an EV modified lap record which saw a top speed of 156mph. What is perhaps most incredible is that the Hypercar level lap time was achieved with no gas, 4 doors, 2 trunks & Autopilot using a modified mass production vehicle at a fraction of the cost of any comparably fast car.See how it stacks up:fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna-seca-post-1988Dark Helmet Mod List:- UP x @bilsteinUS Semi-Active Skyhook Dampers- UP Billet Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms- UP Billet Adjustable Rear Camber Arms- UP 3 Way Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar- UP 19” UP-03 Forged Wheels with @YokohamaMotorsports- UP Plaid Spec Carbon Bucket Seat Kit- UP Brake Master Cylinder Brace - UP one-off aero- UP race prep including roll cage, air jacks, brake ducting, Pikes Peak PA system, etcConfigure your own Unplugged Plaid Model S at http://unpluggedperformance.com/PikesPeakThanks to @KLWTTS for the help on the video prepFollow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFollow Randy:youtube.com/user/TheVolvorocksinstagram.com/randypobst
Exclusive 2021 Race Recap - The Peak Goes Plaid - Randy Pobst Crushes In Class-Winning Run Unplugged Performance 2021-07-11 | This video picks up just before race day and shows the lead-up to the race, as well as the full class-winning 6:57 run up the hill at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the UP Tesla Model S Plaid aka "Dark Helmet" with @Randy Pobst behind the wheel. To go back and check out the week leading up to this moment: youtube.com/watch?v=xJZUxS1G_lMDark Helmet Mod List:- UP x Bilstein Semi-Active Skyhook Dampers- UP Billet Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms- UP Billet Adjustable Rear Camber Arms- UP 3 Way Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar- UP 19” UP-03 Forged Wheels- Yokohama Slicks- UP Plaid Spec Carbon Bucket Seat- UP one-off aero, carbon racing steering wheel, roll cage, air jacks, brake master cylinder stopper, brake ducting, etcConfigure your own Unplugged Plaid Model S at http://unpluggedperformance.com/PikesPeakFollow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceFollow Randy:youtube.com/user/TheVolvorocksinstagram.com/randypobstThank you to our sponsors@bilsteinus bilstein.com@yokohamatire yokohamatire.com@braillebattery braillebattery.comOfficial Results: ppihc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021-Overall-Results.pdf
Pikes Peak 2021 UP Tesla Model S Plaid - Discussion With UPs Ben Schaffer Unplugged Performance 2021-06-29 | Pikes Peak 2021 was a whirlwind of no sleep and crucial deadlines. Usually we make time for interviews but this year was intense and every minute counted. This impromptu video serves as our only live interview during race week. It explains our motivations, our mission, our excitement about Tesla Plaid technology, and represents our anxious excitement leading up to race day. The interview ironically was filmed at a Pikes Peak fan event held in front of Porsche Colorado Springs. We had a little joking fun with the fact that we had our Plaid Tesla Model S parked in front of the Porsche dealership and drawing a crowd. It is all one family though as the Porsche dealership is owned by our Colorado Springs partner who also owns our UP dealer and Pikes Peak home base facility Eurocars Collision. Eurocars is our UP dealer and they also are a Tesla Authorized Body Shop.Thanks to Joe Brenner and his companies Eurocars and Porsche Colorado Springs for being wonderful hosts.This video was filmed and hosted by Andrew Soeldner and Raj Ramaurti. Andrew and Raj are Colorado Springs local Tesla owners and were there for us last year when we had our crash/rebuild. In our eyes these guys represent the awesomeness of the Tesla community that we love. They've been there for us in good times and bad. It was a joy for us to talk with them and they caught us in a rare moment of downtime where we could chat. We also afterwards got Andrew a crew pass and had him join our team for race day. If we could have we would have obtained crew passes for everyone in the community to join us. We really feel the support and think of all of the community as part of our UP family. Thank you all! We are eternally grateful for the Tesla community.Shortly after this video our driver @randypobstofficial and our monster machine Dark Helmet won a decisive victory in our class exhibition class at @pikespeakhillclimb1916. It was a wonderful ending to a tremendous challenge that we enjoyed fighting every minute of. Thanks to our PPIHC sponsors @bilsteinUS @YokohamaMotorsports Braille Battery and thanks to @tesla for the alien technology. Thanks to Andrew Soeldner as well for providing us with this footage.
Pikes Peak 2021 Unplugged Plaid Model S Winning Run 360 In-Car Video! Unplugged Performance 2021-06-28 | Words just don't do a run like this justice, so we're posting the whole run straight from our 360 camera. Experience Pikes Peak at Plaid speed in your VR headset or on your phone and feel just like Randy did this morning on Pikes Peak June 27th, 2021 at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to Devils Playground (due to weather at the summit)When you're done watching and you're ready for your daily commute to feel that exciting, configure your Unplugged Performance Model S Plaid at http://UnpluggedPerformance.com/PikesPeakAmazing driving by @randypobstofficial!Thank you to our sponsors@bilsteinus http://www.bilstein.com@yokohamatire http://www.yokohamatire.com@braillebattery http://braillebattery.com
UP Tesla Model S Plaid Pikes Peak - Journey Leading Up to Race Day - Part 1 of 2 Unplugged Performance 2021-06-27 | Watch part 2: Race Day here: youtube.com/watch?v=hp9ovpB9bVoA Recap of our journey testing the UP Tesla Model S Plaid ahead of race day with @randypobstofficial.Dark Helmet!Follow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceThank you to our sponsors@bilsteinus bilstein.com@yokohamatire yokohamatire.com@braillebattery braillebattery.com
Project Dark Helmet Intro Drift - UP Tesla Model S Plaid With Randy Pobst Unplugged Performance 2021-06-25 | Our longtime friend and driver @randypobstofficial was enlisted to debut our Model S Plaid race car at Pikes Peak. During testing at PPIR this morning Randy found himself with some used Yokohama slicks end of day. We felt these great tires deserved a proper send off. Drifting ensued and tires were annihilated with 1020 Plaid horsepower. There is no more honorable tire death than Randy Pobst drifting in a Tesla Model S Plaid. As for the car…We call it Dark Helmet.Follow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceThank you to our sponsors@bilsteinus bilstein.com@yokohamatire yokohamatire.com@braillebattery braillebattery.com
PPIHC Qualifying Day - Randy Pobst Melts ICE With A Scorching First Place Run Unplugged Performance 2021-06-24 | Today @randypobstofficial ran the lower section of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb establishing our qualifying time on the second day here at The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by Gran Turismo - With a sector time of 4:10.342 and a top speed of 140mph, Randy & our Unplugged Performance Model S Plaid qualified at the top of the exhibition class, leading the pack by over 5 seconds!Follow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformanceThank you to our sponsors@bilsteinus bilstein.com@yokohamatire yokohamatire.com@braillebattery braillebattery.comVideo by The Kilowatts | @Klwtts | youtube.com/thekilowatts
Morning Commute at 14,000ft Unplugged Performance 2021-06-23 | Randy Pobst tests the Unplugged Performance Model S Plaid through the upper section of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on the first day of Practice/Qualifying and wow! very speed!Our fastest sector time was 2:40.86 in this section.Follow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslahttps://www.instagram.com/unpluggedpe...Thank you to our sponsors@bilsteinus bilstein.com@yokohamatire yokohamatire.com@braillebattery braillebattery.comVideo by Randy Pobst & The Kilowatts :Randy Pobst | @RandyPobst youtube.com/channel/UCct7QF2jcWRY6dhXWMSq9LQ by The Kilowatts | @Klwtts youtube.com/thekilowatts
Randy Pobst Tests Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid Race Car For The First Time Unplugged Performance 2021-06-18 | Days after the Plaid unveil we took our Pikes Peak 2021 Plaid Model S to Laguna Seca to begin its first shakedown. With no time to spare before the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Randy Pobst hit the track for the first time.Follow us: unpluggedperformance.comtwitter.com/unpluggedteslainstagram.com/unpluggedperformance@bilsteinus bilstein.com/us/en/motorsport-usa@yokohamatire yokohamatire.com/motorsports@braillebattery braillebattery.comSpecial thanks: Hypercar Invitational hypercarinvitational.comVideo/Edit: @The Kilowatts https://kilowatt.media/Driver: @Randy Pobst randypobst.com
UP Tesla Plaid - The ICE Bull Run Is Over Unplugged Performance 2021-06-16 | Why do we race? For our future. Every time we blast past ICE cars we show that driving an EV is not just the right thing to do but also the most fun.Save a polar bear. Race a Tesla. Join the 1000s of UP clients in our mission as we say:The ICE bull run is over. #TSLA@teslaVehicle sponsors: @bilsteinus @yokohamatire @braillebatteryEvent: Hypercar InvitationalVideo/Edit: @KLWTTSDriver: @randypobstofficialSpecial thanks for the soundtrack: #lamborghini
Alien Technology! Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid Passing Mclaren P1, Senna at Laguna Seca Unplugged Performance 2021-06-15 | “Sustainable energy cars can be the fastest cars, the safest cars, the most kick-ass cars in every way. That’s why we did the Plaid.”Elon Musk, June 10th 2021At WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway on Saturday, June 12th we had a surprise debut of our 2021 Pikes Peak Plaid race car. The purpose of the event was to give our legendary racing driver @randypobstofficial his first taste of Plaid's Tesla alien technology.How does this production-based electric-powered sedan race car stack up against the world's best singular purpose-built ICE track cars?Well, the McLaren P1 owner described the UP Tesla Plaid passing him as if he was standing still. Seeing is believing and so we've shared this video to witness the uncompromising performance of Tesla technology in a racing environment vs the world's best hypercars. In this video, you will see a Porsche 991 GT3 RS, a McLaren Senna and McLaren P1 get rapidly left behind in the Plaid's electron trail.To understand Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and our mission we are proud to share our documentary here from our run in 2020:youtu.be/k9mLF-V1vBMOur objectives for the Hypercar Invitational event were not to attempt any lap records but rather to learn the new platform, to dial in our numerous new prototype racing parts we've developed and to prepare for a safe and fast race up the mountain at Pikes Peak.Thank you to Tesla for producing such an incredible vehicle for us to race. Thanks as well to our sponsors: Bilstein, Yokohama, Braille Battery, and to our superhuman team at Unplugged Performance (both internal and extended family).Event: Hypercar Invitational 3 @ Laguna Seca (the best event in the world to debut a car)Video/Edit: @The Kilowatts, check them out for great EV content!
Unplugged Performance Tesla Plaid Model S Over 150mph @ Laguna Seca w/Randy Pobst - Alien Technology Unplugged Performance 2021-06-14 | UP Tesla Model S Plaid in car with @randypobst at Laguna Seca easily exceeding 150mph! We were passing cars like the Senna and P1 with ease. Our goal during the weekend was not to set records, just to gather data and further develop and dial in the car ahead of Pikes Peak. We will return to Laguna Seca and set some records after Pikes Peak.Alien Technology by @teslaDriving by @randypobstofficialEvent: Hypercar InvitationalVideo/edit by @KLWTTS
HIGH VOLTAGE | UNPLUGGED AT PIKES PEAK - Behind The Scenes Documentary Unplugged Performance 2021-06-10 | When you’re racing on the limit along the winding mountain roads of Pikes Peak, there’s a fine line between success and failure. With road and weather conditions shifting constantly, even purpose built vehicles struggle to make it to the top. They say it’s almost guaranteed that something will go wrong for each team during race week and your job as a driver, a race team, or a team manager, is to mitigate that risk as much as possible just to get your car to the top of the mountain. On race day, you’ve only got one shot and everything you’ve been working on for the last year needs to survive 156 turns to get to the top of the 12.42-mile road.Last year, we took on the challenge of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the first time. With our favorite racecar driver, Randy Pobst at the helm of a modified Model 3, we were filled with excitement and potential. But then on the second day of qualifying at a turn nicknamed Bottomless Pit, our hopes and dreams of making it to the top, all came crumbling down.Over the next several days our rockstar team of engineers and technicians did the impossible, they rebuilt and raced to the summit.This is our story of perseverance in the face of almost impossible odds and doing whatever it takes to get to the top.Thank you to everyone who believed in us and who continue to believe in the potential of electric vehicles. This one is for you.Watch the Official Trailer on Kilowatt Media's Youtube: youtu.be/3SiLT61XfEEHigh Voltage | Unplugged at Pikes Peak was produced by Kilowatt Media | The KilowattsCheck them out:youtube.com/TheKilowattstwitter.com/klwttshttps://kilowatt.media/Ryan Levenson | Founder of The Kilowattstwitter.com/RyanHLevensonTaylor Brodsky | Tesla Photographeryoutube.com/channel/UCltzfFKrA5VOPlp68K-uRtwCraig Coker | From Where I Chargeyoutube.com/channel/UC8bWVIt67oxj1F_kzeKxJbASofiaan Fraval | Third Row Teslayoutube.com/channel/UC0ccR2qBqERD8_Gc5rXF5kwRandy Pobst | Racecar Driveryoutube.com/channel/UCct7QF2jcWRY6dhXWMSq9LQ#UnpluggedPerformance #PikesPeak #TeslaCopyright Kilowatt Camping LLCMB01SPH0GTUW1KL
SCCA Autocross 1st Place Win CST Class On Unplugged Performance Suspension Unplugged Performance 2021-04-15 | Autocross legend Tom Berry tested the UP suspension tuning he called it "Nothing short of incredible versus all of the other Tesla Model 3's I've driven."Shortly after that interview with Tom Berry found here:youtube.com/watch?v=2WT9zqbM8_AKyle O'Rourke hopped in the car and piloted it to victory winning 1st place in SCCA's highly competitive CST class!This video illustrates the sharp precision and the delicate dance that is highly skilled autocross driving on highly tuned suspension. Note - this was not the fastest lap but it is a fun watch!Although this car runs UP Race coilovers the owner still daily drives the car and had this comment to say about the duality of UP race products driven daily on the street:"Thanks to Unplugged for telling me about setting the coilovers to 4th softest setting for street use. Now the car is very comfortable driving around town. Apparently they bypass a certain amount under 5 clicks from soft."Thanks to Kyle O'Rourke and Joseph "Mike" Parsons for the video and congrats on the win!Featured mod list:UP Race Coilovers (1 way)UP Billet Front Upper Control ArmsUP Billet Rear Camber ArmsUP Billet Rear Toe ArmsUP Billet Rear Trailing ArmsUP Billet Rear Traction ArmsUP Adjustable Front/Rear Sway BarsUP 18" UP-03 race wheels with 295/35R18 Yokohama Advan A052 TiresAll items found on www.unpluggedperformance.com
