1. Retrofitting classic cars with Tesla drivetrain and FSD –
The thread emphasizes how a 2024 Mustang was converted using a Tesla Model 3 powertrain and FSD stack, showing both the technical feasibility and the reported low cost.
"It demonstrates that Tesla’s hardware and software stack is more portable than the company’s licensing struggles would suggest." — sublinear
"The article claims that the whole project only cost $40,000, and then compares that to electric conversion offerings..." — beedeebeedee
2. Authenticity & spirit of restomods –
Many commenters question whether such swaps preserve the original character of a classic car.
"Nice work, but is it just me or does this take away from the car’s original spirit?" — drdebug
"This smells like a Mustang body fitted onto a Tesla chassis... misses the point of having a classical car." — ardit33
3. Skepticism over efficiency and FSD claims –
The discussion raises doubts about the advertised 258 Wh/mi efficiency and the meaning of “Full Self‑Driving.”
"It achieves 258 Wh/mi — roughly matching the efficiency of an actual Model 3." — loeg
"Full Self Driving ... it just doesn’t fully drive by itself." — cebert (short)