Wanted to post here rather than on our new members thread- we'ee kind of jacking it.
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Originally Posted by nimblemotors
It would be cool to get the ecomodder decal on them in a circular layout along the edge. Might be willing, what you think a reasonable price?
Speedway Motors has the 15in aluminum discs for $20 each..update read the reviews and the $20 version is very thin and easily damaged. The thick ones are $35 each.
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How much for a 19? I probably wouldn't use them all the time, but getting high grip performance tires has significantly hurt my MPG, and I need to start edging back.
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Originally Posted by nimblemotors
I can only estimate the Indy One will use 100 watts per mile, which is 1/3 that of a Tesla Model S, it weighs 1/3 less and has 1/3 less air resistance, so it would get the equivalent of about 330 MPG.
This is 10kwh for a 100 miles. Electricity costs vary, at California residential average of $0.15/kwh, a 100 mile e-fillup would cost $1.50.
So if you drive 10,000 miles a year, at 30 mpg, you would buy 330 gallons,
at $4/gallon is $1,332 in fuel cost. If my estimate is correct, the electricity cost for this year driving the indy one instead would be $150.
Note that using a Nissan Leaf 24kwh battery pack, the Indy One would have a range of 240 miles.
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AeroHead would have to clarify for me, but I don't think just taking away 3rds equals out. 1/3rd the engine size, 1/3rd the weight, and 1/3rd the FA wouldn't get it unlimited MPx, rather 1/3 reduction reduces by 1/3rd.
So easy math, Tesla scores 100.
You reduce FA by 1/3rd, dropping to 66.6 continued.
Dropping the weight by 1/3rd would drop it by 22.2 continued, to 44.4 continued. Diminished effects. Kind of like having a 50% off coupon at a 50% off sale- it isn't free, it is 75% off.
Then again, that's if all of these changes were completely linear. I have a hard time imagining there isn't a cubic effect working with CDs, CDAs, and other factors- especially relevant when comparing to the Tesla. So what testing has been done? Using our tools or math I don't understand without breaking out old college books, what are the actual numbers? I didn't watch the videos, but didn't see any claims based on performance on the site or posted here. What is the mass? Is it operational? Are rims and tires provided? Will all of them be sourced from 1971 Zs? What are the dimensions? What is storage like? My pups like to go with me lol.
Is the CF tub option a replacement for the frame? What is the further weight savings vs this current kit? I've got a lot of questions, but I should start out slow. Sorry, last one, which Tesla are you comparing? Have you thought of comparing to something a little closer to your product? I mean, I think a Leaf or Miev would be a lot closer than a 70-100k+ luxury RWD performance sedan. I know "Tesla" is a great buzzword, but I don't get who would be cross shopping or even reasonably comparing [the two[...unless there is a Ludicrous mode you're not telling us about...