Sunday, April 11, 2010

Silent running!

I installed the TBS e-meter this last week, and it works well! Gives me Amp-hours used, % traction pack depleted, instantaneous amp draw, pack voltage, the works. Even historical data.

Just for grins, I pulled the fuses for the brake booster and DC/DC cooling fans, which are both optional devices at this point. A little-known fact - these are the noisiest things in the car. When I disabled them, I essentially run silently, minus the subtle motor noise. What fun! My brakes are a little stiff because of the lack of a booster, but I think I like driving like this (think old manual VW brakes).

Next up... soundproofing the back cargo area around the rear battery box.

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