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Old 02-21-2008, 11:26 AM   #3 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants
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That was the forum i was on - they had linked in the Aero-civic as body styling.

I like the idea of the Locost 7 budget build - but have shy'd away from using welding skills i have not developed yet to build a car.
There is one Kit company that is exploring a EV Kit layout - you get frame with modified mounting points for electric motor as well as reduced tunnel ( as there is no drive shaft)

Looks really interesting for a kit car - fun weather - fun driving - get alot of looks kinda car. It may be my 3rd dream project car right after the

(#1) Daily Commuter ECO car
(#2) Old School Mini converted to Electric (MINI-Volt)
(#3) Locost 7 build ( miata based drive train)
(#4) V8 Miata ( with Shell from #3 Build)
(#5) PT Crusier convertable ( modified to mid engine - twin turbo V6)
(#6) Shelby 426 Cobra Replica



Will i ever get past #1?? probably not - but you gotta start dreaming some where - and the more i plan - the better i can execute once i actually have
- time
- money
- space.

: )

Steve
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First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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