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Those are for a different purpose. Many car aficionados have historically changed their exhaust system to achieve better performance. The fake exhaust pipes are

by IncRnd 4y ago

Those are for a different purpose. Many car aficionados have historically changed their exhaust system to achieve better performance. The fake exhaust pipes are to make the car appear performant and powerful.

fomine3 4y ago
It's somewhat similar. Three cameras looks like advanced FSD system.
recursive 4y ago
> make the car appear performant and powerful Which part is different? The fake camera gives the appearance of a working camera.
- IncRnd 4y ago
  In many cases, cars are sold by tickling the interest of people who want performance. Tesla's Model S Page: "With a drag coefficient of just .208 Cd, the lowest on the planet, Model S is built for speed, endurance and range. Improved aerodynamics and a wider chassis offer more responsive performance so you can take corners quicker and with more confidence." [1] That's even the case with the Telsa Model X. Tesla's Model X Page: "With the most power and quickest acceleration of any SUV, Model X Plaid is the highest performing SUV ever built." [2] And, for people who want their Tesla to have an exhaust for barreling down the road, there are 3rd party add-ons for that! Did you crave the performance of a Tesla electric car but miss the sound of a rumbling V8? A UK exhaust manufacturer may have the answer: fake external noise. [3] Youtube of the sounds from that fake exhaust.[4] I guess there are some people, though, who see a camera and think of a performance built vehicle. [1] https://www.tesla.com/models https://www.tesla.com/models [2] https://www.tesla.com/modelx https://www.tesla.com/modelx [3] https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-electric-cars-now-available-with-v8-exhaust-sound/ https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-electric-cars-now-availa... [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4XEXYoE5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4XEXYoE5k
jstarfish 4y ago
I assumed they were talking about (specifically) fake dual exhausts, where the second pipe is not actually connected to anything.
- IncRnd 4y ago
  That's what I wrote, "The fake exhaust pipes are to make the car appear performant and powerful."

by IncRnd 4y ago

fomine3 4y ago

It's somewhat similar. Three cameras looks like advanced FSD system.

recursive 4y ago

> make the car appear performant and powerful Which part is different? The fake camera gives the appearance of a working camera.

IncRnd 4y ago
In many cases, cars are sold by tickling the interest of people who want performance. Tesla's Model S Page: "With a drag coefficient of just .208 Cd, the lowest on the planet, Model S is built for speed, endurance and range. Improved aerodynamics and a wider chassis offer more responsive performance so you can take corners quicker and with more confidence." [1] That's even the case with the Telsa Model X. Tesla's Model X Page: "With the most power and quickest acceleration of any SUV, Model X Plaid is the highest performing SUV ever built." [2] And, for people who want their Tesla to have an exhaust for barreling down the road, there are 3rd party add-ons for that! Did you crave the performance of a Tesla electric car but miss the sound of a rumbling V8? A UK exhaust manufacturer may have the answer: fake external noise. [3] Youtube of the sounds from that fake exhaust.[4] I guess there are some people, though, who see a camera and think of a performance built vehicle. [1] https://www.tesla.com/models https://www.tesla.com/models [2] https://www.tesla.com/modelx https://www.tesla.com/modelx [3] https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-electric-cars-now-available-with-v8-exhaust-sound/ https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-electric-cars-now-availa... [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4XEXYoE5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4XEXYoE5k

jstarfish 4y ago

I assumed they were talking about (specifically) fake dual exhausts, where the second pipe is not actually connected to anything.

IncRnd 4y ago
That's what I wrote, "The fake exhaust pipes are to make the car appear performant and powerful."