The electric car is configured to limit the motor to 5,500 RPM. First gear breaks the tires free so fast that it's not really useful.
Starting in second gear is better, but the motor RPM limit means shifting is required just past 40 MPH. It's fun off the line, but the time required for a clutchless shift hurts the 0-60 time.
Starting in third gear works. That goes from 0-60 in 9.4 seconds.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
Back On The Road!
The rear suspension springs arrived today. I installed them tonight and took it for a spin. Very nice. It seems to be sitting just slightly higher than stock, but not too bad.
This picture shows the originals, on the left, and the new ones custom made by Coil Spring Specialties in Kansas.
Also, this was the first time driving with the LEDs. All of the exterior lighting is now LED. They're pretty nice and use less power. These are all from superbrightleds.com in Missouri. They're a smart choice in a regular car if all you do is replace the interior lights. That way, if someone leaves that light on all night, your battery won't be dead in the morning. Not that I would know.
This picture shows the originals, on the left, and the new ones custom made by Coil Spring Specialties in Kansas.
Also, this was the first time driving with the LEDs. All of the exterior lighting is now LED. They're pretty nice and use less power. These are all from superbrightleds.com in Missouri. They're a smart choice in a regular car if all you do is replace the interior lights. That way, if someone leaves that light on all night, your battery won't be dead in the morning. Not that I would know.
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