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Originally Posted by nbleak21
w0w.
Lets hope the brunt of that isn't the drivetrain!
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A quick search shows the following:
Insight engine weight = ~128 lbs
Insight transmission = ~50 lbs
Insight hybrid system = ~95 lbs
Total drive train = 273 lbs
Beetle engine weight = ~360 lbs
Beetle transmission = ~80 lbs
Total drive train = 440 lbs
Delta = 167 lbs... or around 9% of the entire vehicle weight.
I'll be moving the battery to the rear hatch to help with weight distribution. Unfortunately I'm going to have to use a battery with a higher capacity to start the high compression diesel so that will add more weight...
I'm guessing the car will be ~200-250 lbs heavier than a stock Insight with the additional bracing and other mods necessary to pull this off.
P.S. Beetlejuice is broken. It developed a loud clunk and a bad shudder engaging 1st gear... I suspect the dual mass flywheel has given up the ghost due to me beating on it.