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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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness, and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
