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Old 07-25-2017, 06:40 PM   #241 (permalink)
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If you find it's lacking, Ecomodder member jray3 builds pusher trailers for his pure electric Karmann Ghia. For Wolf Creek Pass and such.

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Old 07-28-2017, 11:39 PM   #242 (permalink)
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It's already heavier than a Prius, and Toyota doesn't recommend towing with any vehicle fitted with the HSD system.
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Old 07-31-2017, 01:32 PM   #243 (permalink)
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Old 07-31-2017, 01:48 PM   #244 (permalink)
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Old 07-31-2017, 03:52 PM   #245 (permalink)
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Looks like you found a believer. 72 views at this time. 34,000+ views of the thread.

One hopes that the copy-cats will cut the truck frame at an angle further forward for an additional point of contact.

Has anyone scoped out the Toyota Highlander HSD with the V-6?
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Old 07-31-2017, 04:36 PM   #246 (permalink)
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I like it! Good video.

I bet the MSN coverage will get the project a LOT of attention.
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Crew? Unless I'm mistaken, Hoopie is just one guy, right?
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Old 07-31-2017, 08:09 PM   #249 (permalink)
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A Terrific Job. We actually Raced a 07 Prius in the 24 Hours of Lemons this weekend. 60 teams had to go home after they got beat by a Prius, winning Class C, and finishing 11th overall, in 110 degree heat....

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I like it! Good video.

I bet the MSN coverage will get the project a LOT of attention.
I presume you are keeping an eye on site traffic? They link directly to this thread so it should be easy to see a jump in page views.

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