Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > Aerodynamics
Register Now
 Register Now

Now available from EcoModder: ScanGauge II fuel economy gauge.  Click for details.  

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 11-28-2007, 01:25 AM   This thread is in the EcoModder Project Library | #1 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 11,912

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 83.36 mpg (US)
Thanks: 238
Thanked 847 Times in 471 Posts
Crazy aeromodded Metro - chopped & teardropped

CoyoteX alterted me to this over at teamswift.net

Amazing lowered chop job. And it's an EV to boot.

From: http://www.seattleeva.org/wiki/EVents_2005_06_25










(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2007, 01:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 11,912

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 83.36 mpg (US)
Thanks: 238
Thanked 847 Times in 471 Posts
I believe the whole drive train is in the back. The car's rear track width isn't stock either (it's narrower).

Those wheels. I think they're from an Olds Cutlass: they're the same as on my neighbour's car in the background of this shot...

__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2007, 11:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
Yaris What????
 
Yaristock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sumner County, TN
Posts: 115

Yari - '07 Yaris Liftback
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
So what has the drivetrain changed to and what type of rearend is it. If I remember correctly those wheels have an extra hole for another lugnut. So whats the game lol?
__________________
Yaris Liftback + 3 Adults + Toddler + Luggage/Crap = 40mpg@80mph
It just came to me about blogging lol. Its like an orgasm a few good shots and the rest is dribbles lol!
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2007, 11:31 PM   #4 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 11,912

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 83.36 mpg (US)
Thanks: 238
Thanked 847 Times in 471 Posts
Apparently 8 permanent magnet ETek motors: Here's the drivetrain:



Though I only count three... Hmm.

There are 8 cogs on the driveshaft however.
__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2007, 11:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
Dartmouth 2010
 
SVOboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hanover, NH
Posts: 6,414

Vegan Powa! - '91 CRX DX
Team Honda
90 day: 66.52 mpg (US)
Thanks: 92
Thanked 81 Times in 67 Posts
Send a message via AIM to SVOboy Send a message via MSN to SVOboy Send a message via Yahoo to SVOboy Send a message via Skype™ to SVOboy
Wow! Can't believe I never saw this. Amazing stuff!
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2007, 11:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
MechE
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,148

The Wagen - '00 Jetta GLS
90 day: 32.72 mpg (US)
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts
That's awesome - I love the look of the rear end too My only caveat - that looks like a lot of unsprung weight o.0 Is there some suspension in there that I can't see?
__________________
Quote:
Challenge me, or correct me, but don't ask me to die quietly.
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2007, 11:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 11,912

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 83.36 mpg (US)
Thanks: 238
Thanked 847 Times in 471 Posts
I don't see any suspension. Only the tires.
__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2007, 01:31 PM   #8 (permalink)
Stickboy
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to jodydewey
suspension

That car looks awesome! I guarantee it rides like **** though. No suspension in the back unless the entire trunion back there moves. I would think that is a really poor design to have the batteries and motors move with the suspension. I love the way the car looks though - makes it look like a lambo.
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2007, 09:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 11,912

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 83.36 mpg (US)
Thanks: 238
Thanked 847 Times in 471 Posts
It does kind of look like a lambo. Weird.

Consider what it was built for (drag strips). Are drag strips bumpy?
__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 01-18-2008, 02:10 PM   #10 (permalink)
Slow and easy
 
elhigh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SE USA - East Tennessee
Posts: 509

Josie - '87 Pickup
90 day: 30 mpg (US)
Thanks: 6
Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts
Only three of the Eteks are installed - you can see the gears are paired; one of the aft Eteks isn't installed which is why 2nd left set of gears has nothing on it. The other four Eteks go in front of the gears with a chain going to the other gear.


(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
__________________

You're not in front of me...
I'm 25,000 miles in front of you.
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread

Thread Tools


LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/crazy-aeromodded-metro-chopped-teardropped-90.html
Posted By For Type Date
Endless-sphere.com • View topic - Geo Metro Easy Hybrid or Waste of Time? This thread Refback 01-31-2012 03:36 AM
Endless-sphere.com • View topic - Honda CBR 400 Trike w/ Dual Turnigy 80-100-A 180Kv This thread Refback 01-31-2012 02:15 AM
Hard top convertible / aero metro This thread Refback 11-28-2011 11:13 AM
redlinegti.com • View topic - Does anyone know this mk1 from sa This thread Refback 11-03-2011 07:02 AM
Honda CR-Z Passion - Voiture de sport hybride This thread Refback 12-01-2010 01:53 PM
un petit air de crz non ? - Honda CR-Z Passion - Voiture de sport hybride This thread Refback 12-01-2010 01:34 PM
Polskie forum Live for Speed :: Zobacz temat - Zdj?cia i opisy naszych pojazdów This thread Refback 05-23-2010 05:40 AM
2 Cylinder and Manual Brakes This thread Refback 03-27-2010 12:33 PM
Speed Hero This thread Refback 01-04-2010 04:44 AM
obviously more work needed This thread Refback 12-02-2009 03:44 AM
Háromliteres Suzuki - Autófília This thread Refback 11-30-2009 04:40 PM

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Video: The Crazy Thing About Acetone. Peakster EcoModding Central 10 01-15-2008 03:47 AM
Proof that my dad has gone crazy. Peakster The Lounge 10 12-30-2007 12:36 AM




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com