02-01-2008, 10:48 AM
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If I got the Miata, the first thing I would do is sell off the engine. It is in (poorly) but running condition. I'm sure somebody would want it.
The charger with the forklift is a 240V - I think it is single phase.
I am looking at a battery pack weight of between 700 and 1000 lbs.
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02-01-2008, 08:50 PM
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I arranged today for a tow-truck driver to pick up the forklift on Monday (or Tues if we get snow again)
The truck is one of those flat-beds they use for transporting all-wheel drive cars. The bed tilts down and then hoists the vehicle up onto the truck.
I will need to dig up some scrap wood this weekend to put down on the driveway, so I have a place to put the forklift.
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02-01-2008, 09:14 PM
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Nice! I can't wait to see some pictures of the tear down,  |
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02-01-2008, 09:54 PM
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Awesome news.
BTW - the link to that EV Miata you posted above? Smal world: I've seen that car. Since its EV album entry was done, that same car has been converted into a series hybrid, with a bio-d genset in the trunk.
It's featured in this book.
Oh, and in this video:
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02-03-2008, 02:29 AM
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I think the rabbit is a fun looking car, but for mind-changing the miata is about 20 degrees cooler.
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02-03-2008, 02:40 AM
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yep, gotta agree with you there. I have seen some photos of some pretty cool CRXs too. Haven't found any inexpensive ones yet that aren't rustbuckets.
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02-03-2008, 03:30 AM
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OLd Rabbits are aero inefficient. In fact a stock rabbit can only go 70MPH on 52HP. They rust out too, mine has a full length aluminum frame between the bottom and the belly pan. i was going to suggest a little diesel/gen. in back, but didn't. One that would burn about a pint an hour wide open.
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02-03-2008, 08:53 AM
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In fact a stock rabbit can only go 70MPH on 52HP.
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Depends on the trans. If ya don't mind staying in 4th, they should be able to do at least 80mph on flat ground. |
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02-03-2008, 03:24 PM
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Great thread - its awesome that it is progressing so quickly. I hope you litter it with pictures once the work starts.
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