Hello from Germany

[kurzer]

Hello people,

I simply have applied here now, because I suspect here many people similarly thinking. I have already tried some ecomods and already achieved some pleasant results, too.
At present, I drive a Prius 2 and an old Hyundai with 7 seats (Santamo). Both are already modified easily.

As Teaser a video of the Santamo, driven with killswitch and start/stop . . .

[euromodder]

Welcome to ecomodder.

Some people here have moved the kill-switch to the gear lever.
It saves one hand movement per cycle.

How does it restart ?
It looks to be rather rough during the restart @ (near) standstill.
From what I've read here, most Pulse & Gliders bump the engine back on in top gear.
While you're still moving, I've seen you bump-start it as well.


PS :
Your steering technique - or rather lack thereof - would give a driving instructor an instant heart attack !
Hand(s) on top of the wheel is called the Kaninchen (rabbit)-style here.

Steering techniques - Trackpedia

[FXSTi]

I'm more amazed at his computer skills. How does one post a link in their very first post?


Kirk

[Piwoslaw]

Welcome to EM, kurzer

Your coasts are longer than I'd expect for a Santamo. What aeromods have you done (if any)?

I posted your film in the video thread so that it gets more attention.

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by FXSTi

I'm more amazed at his computer skills. How does one post a link in their very first post?

Looks like embedding Youtube content is allowed despite the anti-spam measures.

I hope I didn't scare him away
Better steering technique also allows one to safely carry more speed through a corner, which helps keeping up the momentum.

[kurzer]

Originally Posted by euromodder

Some people here have moved the kill-switch to the gear lever.
It saves one hand movement per cycle.

i considered that. but kabels at the gearlever are often moved and i wanted it failsafe.

How does it restart ?
It looks to be rather rough during the restart @ (near) standstill.

it´s the normal elektric starter. watch the video anser with the daihatsu. there ist the restart installation and usage viewable.

From what I've read here, most Pulse & Gliders bump the engine back on in top gear.
While you're still moving, I've seen you bump-start it as well.

[kurzer]

Originally Posted by FXSTi

I'm more amazed at his computer skills. How does one post a link in their very first post?


Kirk

i´m glad, i managed it, but i don´t tell how.

[kurzer]

Originally Posted by Piwoslaw

I posted your film in the hypermiling-technique-videos so that it gets more attention.

thx for crossposting, i will post some answers if neccecary.

[kurzer]

Originally Posted by Piwoslaw

Welcome to EM, kurzer

Your coasts are longer than I'd expect for a Santamo. What aeromods have you done (if any)?

this is my actual (winter) setup:



as the video was recorded, the lower part was all open. notice the undertray and yes, it is still a hyundai.