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Old 02-07-2018, 05:20 PM   #526 (permalink)
Ecky
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Originally Posted by IamIan View Post
If ok with OEM or less energy storage amounts .. I think it would be possible to reduce IMA compartment occupied volume to as little as 1/3 of OEM.

You could regain even more cargo volume if you are also willing to give up the spare tire.
On top of that, there's a lot of dead space in the back that's just stuffed with foam.

Sadly my battery is strong and my engine runs well, so it might be a few years before I can justify it.
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