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Old 08-27-2018, 05:06 PM   #61 (permalink)
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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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Old 08-27-2018, 06:36 PM   #62 (permalink)
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Old 08-27-2018, 06:40 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Old 08-27-2018, 06:55 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Old 08-27-2018, 07:58 PM   #65 (permalink)
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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.
....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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Old 08-28-2018, 03:11 AM   #66 (permalink)
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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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....been done time to move on, replace the entire VW engine and transaxle with a 98lb, 68hp Toyota MGR.
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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