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Old 12-26-2011, 10:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yep, something sort of like that.
I think it might be best to keep the engine connected to the rear wheels and just do the electric on the front, but I don't know that for sure yet.

Anyone have any info on the gearing on the front axle?
If it would allow for electric for in town speeds that would be fine. If I knew the gearing, that might also allow me to calculate what voltage would be needed for the electric motor, and thus how much space and weight they would take up.
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