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Old 04-04-2013, 05:20 PM   #266 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mario_Marques View Post
Yes, but, there's a "but" the bmw is already prepared for that technology, has a massive battery in the trunk that costs a little fortune(about 260 us dollar).
People on drag races used to turn of the hidraulic steering assists and alternator, and it makes difference, but they remove it phisically(they remove weight).
So true!! BUT they have tons of accessories/computers which many of you dont have.
They have guidance systems, stereos, electric power steering, electric water pumps, electric fuel systems. You can see that they need a massive battery even without this added "greenery".
Also theirs is an automatic computer controlled system. I propose a simplified/ modified system. I think it may be adapted on a manual basis. It may be worth a try???
From what I see on these threads you are almost there.
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