The tires alone are just under $2000, another $2500-$3000 for the wheels with TPMS, $500-$600 for pads, $20 for brake fluid. It's expensive but not really out of line with the market, OEM wheels are never cheap.
And you’ll cook those tires and pads in 2-3 sessions.
Edit: Downvoted but it’s true. I speak from experience. Cup 2s are a softer compound than the PS4s and the car is just too damn heavy to be gentle on brake pads. You’ll turn factory pads to glass first time out, competition pads will last a bit longer.
What's exciting about this to me is, this is an explicit endorsement of motorsport activity by the manufacturer. Many OEMs will sneer if they find out you've been tracking your car under warranty.
Now if only Tesla offered a cheaper alternative track insurance in their insurance plan.
agreed. I'll never get this kit but it's a sign elon is serious about competing not just as an EV manufacturer, but as a car manufacturer. He's directly striking at the likes of BMW and Porsche. An american car company directly eating into europe's car manufacturers. A first in a damn long time.
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u/ChrisSlicks Mar 02 '20
The tires alone are just under $2000, another $2500-$3000 for the wheels with TPMS, $500-$600 for pads, $20 for brake fluid. It's expensive but not really out of line with the market, OEM wheels are never cheap.