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[–] Clearwater@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I was joking with some friends about doing exactly this. Schuck it down to just the battery and minimal drivetrain, and make a very heavy go-kart.

[–] dmalteseknight@programming.dev 10 points 1 day ago (2 children)

There are people who use tesla parts to make electric car conversions

[–] Sabata11792@ani.social 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I just looked up the motor, that's a bit bigger than a living room coffee table project. I may regret my offer.

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 0 points 18 hours ago
[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 0 points 18 hours ago

I know at least one YouTuber cutdown a salvage Plaid and put a Honda Odyssey minivan shell on it for drag racing.