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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Absolutely. Pure luck! I wasn't looking, and didn't expect to buy this one. But couldn't pass it up after I asked the price, just on a whim.
Even the previous owners didn't know what the car was worth. I found out later they traded it in for 500 bucks (thought that's not what I paid for it). Heck, 500 bucks is probably less than the aluminum scrap value. Way less than its parts value.
My used eBay Super Brain 989 was $80 plus shipping (lucked out - $20-40 more than that seems normal). Add in a few additional computer cooling fans for $??.
Grid charger you can build yourself for roughly $100 - 140 ish (?). Some have made them for less by getting a deal on the four power supply modules needed. You can buy one made by EcoModder / Insightcentral user Artric as well.
If needed, used replacement sticks can be had for roughly $50-100 each from people who have extras, or you can buy your own junkyard battery pack for roughly $400-800 and combine all the best sticks from both packs into one.
Well the proof is in the pudding. I'd reserve judgment on how successful this has been until after I've tried out this "revived" & balanced pack.
Also, FYI, if you're going to start watching for one... http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ems-18892.html |
And this kind of thing is exactly why I love this forum and your awesome self so much! So much information.
I've had a secret crush on being slow and economical since I saw your Forkenswift. Not really viable for my situation, but still amazing. This kind of project would work really well for me for most of my driving, and it would get me some serious leadfoot rehab.
I'm modding my '06 Corolla right now with some things that will increase performance, but might also do well to keep my fuel consumption in check. My list will definitely include a vacuum gauge because I've heard that's one of the easiest ways to manage fuel use. Eventually, I'll address some of the aero mods I've seen done to help the Corolla be a little more slippery (well, when I don't plan to go out and destroy some gears, anyway).
That green is so out there, too. I've always loved that thing.