American YouTuber cuts open Model S Plaid and then takes it to Tesla, doesn't get the response he hoped
Published on Jun 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jun 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
When an American YouTuber took his pared-back Tesla Model S Plaid to an official service station, despite it being the world’s fastest quarter-mile Tesla, he didn’t receive the response he’d anticipated.
The EV named E-Roy is a heavily modified 2022 model that’s had its roof, doors, and rear body removed.
Being 1,000LBS lighter could be the reason behind it receiving the accolade of completing the fastest quarter mile for a Tesla. E-Roy completed it in 8.71 seconds at 158MPH.
However, its manufacturer certainly didn’t seem impressed with the modifications.
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Concern is being raised generally about Tesla’s unwillingness to service modified EVs and the ensuing mix-ups.
Automotive content creator Kyle Wade of BoostedBoiKyle has experienced exactly that after a couple of intermittent but persistent problems occurred.
As well as an air suspension failure, a speed limit warning of ‘max 91MPH’ kept appearing on the electric car – despite its celebrated speed.
When the BoostedBoiz team first took the world’s fastest quarter-mile Tesla Model S Plaid to a Tesla dealership, staff cautiously said they might help if a part could be handed over the counter.
However, bringing the car in for service wasn’t likely due to its extensive modifications.
At a second dealership, the staff was more open to helping Wade out.
They put the E-Roy into service mode, which revealed 78 error codes.
The root issue appeared to be open ground faults to the valve block and exhaust valve of the air suspension.
When Wade took the Tesla back to his shop to test the air compressor, it worked perfectly.
However, suspecting internal failure or a grounding issue, he replaced the air suspension control valve. But, sadly, the compressor still didn’t activate.
The team contacted Travis from Electrified Garage, which is run by former techs from the EV manufacturer and associated with Rich Rebuilds, who previously bought a Fisker Ocean for $10k so they could fix it for $100.
He tested for continuity and power at various points, and a lack of output from the air ride control module was discovered.
Thankfully, a replacement was found on eBay, and they planned to fix E-Roy themselves – without the help of Tesla service – before testing it and returning to the road.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
