08-27-2018, 06:06 PM
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If it where me I would put the engine trans in the rear, but in the stock configuration. But personally is it worth it?
There are a few electric Ghia around that are just too interesting, do the hybrid as it should always have been done. Electric drive on a VW trans, diesel gen set over the top or wherever it fits.
It probably takes 5-10 HP to replenish a smallish battery enough to keep an electric car running in all conditions. Too me thats almost irresistible.
Really the Prius has been done, its time to move on ...
and I own one
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08-27-2018, 07:36 PM
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Doors of interior out.
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08-27-2018, 07:40 PM
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The highlighted area is where the 11” will come out.
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08-27-2018, 07:55 PM
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08-27-2018, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sidecar
There are a few electric Ghia around that are just too interesting, do the hybrid as it should always have been done. Electric drive on a VW trans, diesel gen set over the top or wherever it fits.
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....been done time to move on, replace the entire VW engine and transaxle with a 98lb, 68hp Toyota MGR. Rear-hybrid? Put a Buick lacrosse altermotor on the VW engine.
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Bellybutton cars? Like a red 32 Ford with a Chevy V8?
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08-28-2018, 04:11 AM
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My 06 has Modellista lowering springs, and it bottoms out on some speed bumps. I don't know how well 2" would work, though I know that's common for people who mod the suspension.
If I were you, I'd invest in bagged struts/shocks, so you can at least bump up the ride height if needed.
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08-28-2018, 01:32 PM
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....been done time to move on, replace the entire VW engine and transaxle with a 98lb, 68hp Toyota MGR.
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That, with a random portable genset attached at the former engine bay, would be an interesting approach to say the least. |
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08-30-2018, 11:24 PM
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08-30-2018, 11:29 PM
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Trimming sheet metal away.
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08-30-2018, 11:32 PM
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More cutting.
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