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Old 05-26-2013, 01:28 PM   #167 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
How did you shift?
I shift just as the amps are about to drop, aka at peak HP.
1-2 happens @ 20 km/h (12 mph)
2-3 happens @ 45 km/h (28 mph)
3-4 happens @ 75 km/h (46 mph)

I am thinking 96 km/h (60 mph) could be beat if I shifted to 5th, but my poor motor. My poor poor motor.

I am thinking of EV 2.0 already, using a much lighter glider like a Festiva, but I would definitely get a much bigger motor next time.

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