You might have seen the previously wrecked, then gutted 2022 Tesla Mannequin S Plaid that had most of its physique minimize off and set the quarter mile report again in August, however now, it’s a utterly completely different creation dubbed the “Plaidessey.”
YouTube channel BoostedBoiz is making one other main change by chopping off what little remained of the Plaid and dropping a 2001 Honda Odyssey physique onto what’s left to create the “final sleeper.”
In all equity, the Odyssey physique truly matches fairly nicely over the Mannequin S, with lower than two inches separating the wheelbase and solely minor adjustments wanted for the fenders.
One hurdle was the B pillar of the van not lining to the place the Mannequin S had its B pillar, however as soon as the entrance windshield of the Mannequin S was minimize off, it made the accessibility into the automobile a lot simpler.
The “Plaidessey” midway by the adjustments (Credit score: BoostedBoiz YouTube)
Earlier than this main alteration, they set the Mannequin S Plaid quarter mile world report by working 8.71 seconds down the dragstrip after reducing off the physique and including an aluminum shell to assist with aerodynamics.
After setting the world report, they bumped into one other drawback with the suspension getting caught in low mode and even took it by a few Tesla dealerships in Florida to see if they may assist with the problem. Unsurprisingly they weren’t capable of get a lot assist contemplating the adjustments made.
They have been finally capable of enlist the assistance of Electrified Storage to assist slim down their points and get a alternative half shipped out to repair the suspension.
Take a look at the transformation on the BoostedBoiz’s channel beneath!
What do you consider this creation from a 2022 Mannequin S Plaid turned “Cyberkart” and now the “Plaidessey?”
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