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Old 05-28-2010, 10:06 PM   #21 (permalink)
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I can't wait to buy a copy when you are done.
Are you kidding? Paul's getting a complimentary copy as a thanks for all the controller help he's done for me!

I already was planning on getting some driving shots tomorrow - you if you guys get a copy of the video, and notice the windshield cracked on all the driving shots, only you will know why!

Ryland, I am hoping to have copies available at the MREA.


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Old 05-31-2010, 01:33 PM   #22 (permalink)
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I'm doing some filming today.

Already, I have shot SAFETY, HOW TO PICK A CAR, and ELECTRIC MOTORS 101 sections.

Hopefully it doesn't rain the rest of the day!!!!

PS - This whole video is being shot in HD!
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Old 05-31-2010, 02:21 PM   #23 (permalink)
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This is so exciting! Yahoo Ben!
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Old 05-31-2010, 03:31 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Gal darn it!

Now my neighbor is weed-wacking!

With noisy gasoline power!
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Old 05-31-2010, 04:21 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Old 05-31-2010, 04:58 PM   #26 (permalink)
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I know I've watched several of your youtube vignettes and found them interesting.

I would interject clever seperations of the chapters for quick reference would be ideal.

And maybe a section on diagnosis of faults would be in order.

Make it interesting like your vignettes and you should be doing good!
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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Old 05-31-2010, 06:09 PM   #27 (permalink)
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On the DVD, it will all be short chapters, divided up with graphics.

You will be able to jump to any section instantly using the DVD menu.

I made it through recording a fair number of sections today. It's still going to be LOTS of work editing it all!!!!!!

I'll have to work on a blooper reel just for you guys.
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I look forward to it! I want to get me an electric car pretty bad. Especially if I could also afford some solar panels (not likely) or some windmills (doubt it) but I'd love to get an electric riding mower first. Tomorrow would be great
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Old 06-02-2010, 02:02 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Today, I recorded video segments on batteries, cables, and chargers.

I took a lunch break, and realized only after recording a new section that my mike was still off!

DOh! Oh well, second time is the charm!

This afternoon, I will record the sections on driving the car, shifting without a clutch, and maybe get some beauty shots of the car.
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I thought everone knew shifting without a clutch....NOT! Lol, I love to scare passengers when I shift clutchless (you're gonna kill the tranny!!!)

I even taught my wife how to shift without the clutch. Comes in handy if the clutch cable breaks, i know that for a fact!


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