2021+ Tesla Model S / Model X Plaid Drag Racing Parachute Mount

Many drag strips and sanctioning bodies require a parachute once a car exceeds 150 mph, and a Plaid gets there in the quarter mile. This mount lets a factory Model S or Model X Plaid stay compliant at NHRA and IHRA events by giving you a proper place to mount a chute. It solves a rules problem, not a performance one: without a compliant setup, fast cars get turned away.

It fits the 2021+ Model S and Model X in both Plaid and Long Range. You select the mount alone or the mount and tow hitch kit combo at checkout. So a 2021-onward Plaid or Long Range S or X is covered. If you are running an earlier car, this specific mount is not for you, and you should contact us about the right hardware.

No. This is the mount only; the parachute and its deployment mechanism are not included. It is compatible with most standard drag racing parachutes, so you choose the chute that suits your speeds and preferences and mount it here. Budget for the chute separately. If you want help matching a parachute to your car’s trap speeds, our team can point you in the right direction.

It mounts to the Unplugged Performance Tow Hitch rather than bolting through bodywork, so a quick-release removal leaves no visual traces when it is not installed. Take the chute setup off after a track day and the car looks completely stock. That tow-hitch interface is the whole trick: track hardware when you want it, clean rear end when you do not.

Yes, the mount is designed to interface with the Unplugged Performance Tow Hitch, which is why the page offers a mount-and-hitch combo. If you already run that hitch, you buy the mount alone. If you do not, the combo gets you both pieces at once. The hitch also stays useful for towing or a bike rack when the parachute mount is off, so it earns its place.

No. It uses sprung pins specifically to remove any noise from the mount, so it stays quiet on the street as well as during runs. Bracket-style mounts often rattle, which is why that detail matters. Combined with the quick-release design, you can leave the mount on for a driving day without the annoyance, or pull it entirely for a factory look.

It is made from mild steel with a durable black powder coating, and it was CAD developed and made in the USA. Mild steel with powder coat is the right call for a part that lives at the rear of the car and takes the load of a deploying chute, since it needs strength and corrosion resistance. The CAD development is why it integrates cleanly with the factory Plaid rear.

Yes, that is its core purpose: it allows a factory Model S or Model X Plaid to meet NHRA and IHRA requirements at tracks that mandate a parachute above 150 mph. It gives you a compliant mounting point so you can run without being turned away at tech inspection. A Willans FIA racing harness is the kind of safety gear those same sanctioning bodies expect as you build the car out. Pair the mount with an approved chute and you run in compliance, not hoping to slip through.

Because it mounts to the tow hitch with a quick-release, fitting the mount itself is straightforward once the hitch is in place. Installing the tow hitch is the bigger job. Local Los Angeles owners can have our Hawthorne team handle the hitch and mount together. Deploying a parachute safely at speed is its own skill, so if you want seat time to build it, our TeslaCorsa track day experience is a good place to start.

Unplugged Performance offers a comprehensive warranty on all parts and installations performed by our certified technicians. Warranty coverage applies to defects in materials and workmanship on items including lowering springs, coilovers, big brake kits, brake pads, stainless steel brake lines, shocks, and more. Should any covered part fail under normal use or display premature wear, we will repair or replace it at no additional cost—assuming the component was installed by us or at one of our authorized partners.

This warranty is valid for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, excluding consumable products like brake pads, rotors, and tires, starting from the installation date. Coverage extends to labor for warranty repairs when performed by Unplugged Performance or an authorized installer. It does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accidents, off‑road use, improper installation not done by us, or modifications that aren’t factory-approved.

To file a warranty claim, simply contact our service team. We’ll guide you through inspection, shipping (if needed), and repair or replacement logistics. transparencia and top-tier support are what you can expect from Unplugged.

Installing aftermarket parts does not automatically void your Tesla warranty. Under the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act (www.sema.org/sema-enews/2011/01/ftc-validates-right-to-install-aftermarket-parts), a manufacturer cannot void your warranty simply because you installed aftermarket parts. Tesla must prove that the aftermarket part caused the specific failure in question to deny a warranty claim. UP recommends retaining all factory parts to allow reverting to stock if needed. 

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