[Livestream Recap] Vol. 57: Finalizing the 718 Spyder RS Configuration, Driving to Tokyo in a Taycan, and Test-Driving the Tesla Model 3 Performance

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Top Topics and Highlights

Configuring the 718 Spyder RS [01:41]

  • Racing Yellow was chosen for the exterior, after weighing it against GT Silver.
  • The Weissach Package was selected, with an emphasis on the contrast against the carbon-fiber components.
  • The interior is predominantly black, with yellow stitching to complement the exterior.
  • PCCB was selected, with the calipers deliberately painted black.

A Business Trip to Tokyo in the Taycan [30:10]

  • A roughly 1,237-kilometer drive from Hyogo Prefecture to Tokyo in the Taycan.
  • The trip out took six and a half hours and included two charging stops. Choosing charging stations and figuring out how to use them proved challenging at times.
  • The tires were inspected at Porsche Center Meguro as a safety check.
  • There was also a chance to join a Tesla Owners Club Japan gathering.

Challenges with EV Charging Infrastructure [48:07]

  • Differences in charger types and output can be hard to understand, leading to some confusion when charging.
  • Credit card payments and account registration can involve cumbersome steps.
  • The discussion compares Japan’s charging network with Tesla Superchargers and highlights areas where the local infrastructure could improve.

Test-Driving the Tesla Model 3 Performance [57:01]

  • With a 0–100 km/h time of around 3.1–3.2 seconds, its acceleration is exceptionally quick—on a par with a GT3.
  • The car’s acceleration in Insane Mode was a real surprise.
  • The Performance model also gets a more capable suspension setup, improving its handling.
  • The discussion explains how it feels behind the wheel compared with the standard Long Range model.

How EVs and Gas-Powered Cars Feel Different [1:04:49]

  • The owner of a Tesla Model 3 Performance test-drove a BMW M4 and found it slow by comparison.
  • Instant response and smooth acceleration are among the key differences between EVs and gas-powered cars.
  • A comparison of the driving feel of the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model 3.

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I am Mina’s husband. I don’t drive cars as fashion or a status symbol. I like cars that are fun to drive, well engineered, and that let you feel what the people who built them intended. I love long-distance touring, and I believe a car only counts when you drive it. On days off I travel around Japan in our cars. On the blog I mainly write test-drive reports and touring notes, and I also look after the...

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