didn't we just have the power to weight conversation?  sort of
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-15028-4.html
I still think that a home built EV project doesn't look into the balance of the cars weight which could add or detract from its overall handling and performance maybe even adding to its overall range as well. If there is no other option for weight reduction make sure the weight is in the right places. Balancing the car to the occupants if you only have 1 person in the car add the drivers weight to the passenger side in roughly same location.
That may be something for you to look at MetroMpg when you swap out the batteries try and see if you can distribute the cars weight by relocating the batteries to reach the 60% front and 40% rear with equal lateral balance depending on your driving needs. (aka passenger or not) would like to see if it did extend your range.
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