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02-03-2011, 11:22 PM | #1 |
Drives: Yaris Electric Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hawaii
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3dr hb Nose job
Aloha, I have a 2007 Yaris 3dr HB that has been converted to electric. ie, no gas engine at all, just Lithium batteries and a electric motor capable of 85+ mph. Anyways, since I have no radiator and no need for a grill, I am wondering if anyone knows of a conversion or a one-off job that drops the nose and gets rid of some of the "frontal area" and thereby get better aerodynamics. (maybe like a Porsche 911?). Or any nice after market plastic front ends?
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02-03-2011, 11:40 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009
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Wait?!?! you can convert a Yaris to electric? how much would that cost?
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02-03-2011, 11:57 PM | #3 |
Drives: 1986 Toyota Corolla Join Date: May 2009
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Dude, you can't make your first post, saying you converted a Yaris to all electric that does 85MPH, and NOT post any pics!!! Come on man!! lol
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02-04-2011, 12:18 AM | #4 | |
Drives: Yaris Electric Join Date: Feb 2011
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Francis http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...5fTrucks#v4-43 Last edited by spdas; 02-04-2011 at 12:53 AM. |
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02-04-2011, 12:41 AM | #5 |
Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010
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pretty crazed mon
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02-04-2011, 12:41 AM | #6 |
Welcome to the forum, and now a moment of silence..... But they do have a point post some pics of your ride and then some of us can get an idea in what you want to do.
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02-04-2011, 01:15 AM | #7 |
Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009
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electric car with a M/T? thats epic
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02-04-2011, 01:39 AM | #8 |
やりすぎだ~
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Where in Hawaii? I want to see it if it's on Oahu!
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02-04-2011, 04:55 AM | #9 | |
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Drives: 2007 yaris 4dr sedan Join Date: Sep 2010
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According to the link spdas posted:
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02-04-2011, 10:12 AM | #10 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008
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As a temporary measure, I have had good luck using old magnetic door signs, turned dark side out and trimming to fit over the existing grille. The front bumper assembly can be carefully tipped forward to fasten the grille blocks with screws and fender washers.
Not the best look perhaps, but I try to distract people from that with Racing Disc hubcaps, and a Shark Fin style antenna. I do it to reduce airflow during the colder Winter months, and I use a ScanGauge II to monitor coolant temperatures and MPG. I know, running a Yaris HB well below freezing for 3-4 months of the year will sound very odd to you, but that is life here at the opposite end of the country. ;-) |
02-04-2011, 10:27 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
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Too cool! But even the range when it was new (25 miles) would barely get me to work!
Cheers! M2
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02-04-2011, 10:30 AM | #12 |
Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009
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^yeah I commute about 100 miles each way to work on Fridays :-/ but hey he's in HI so th island can't be that big ! :)
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02-04-2011, 10:47 AM | #13 |
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you'd likely have to DIY on the front bumper to remove the grilles, etc
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02-04-2011, 11:00 AM | #14 |
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How about some under hood pics? I'd like to see what motor they used and how they mated it to the MT.
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02-04-2011, 11:15 AM | #15 |
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+1
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02-04-2011, 12:09 PM | #16 |
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Yeah, we're all damned curious how a MT works with an Electric motor.
..okay well at least I am. |
02-04-2011, 04:03 PM | #17 | |
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[edit] here's the thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3169
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02-04-2011, 06:59 PM | #18 | |
Drives: Yaris Electric Join Date: Feb 2011
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In answer to some questions... 1: I am putting Lithium batteries in, so it will go 100 miles between charge. The original owner used lead-acid Orbital (Optima) that went only 25 miles 2: I am in Kapolei Oahu 3: The original converter did a VERY good job, used the highest quality parts and was professional....not a backyard hack job. I will me making improvements when i add the Lithium that will make it look "factory". The car is immaculate and only has 8499 miles. 4: The grill is already blocked off 5: I am going to "skin" the underside of the car as it is very rough and is VERY easy to do with a 4'x7' x 1/8" ABS plastic. Especially since there is no motor or exhaust. 6: Check out my ebay link and go to the image gallery and movie to see motor/tranny details. 7: You can start out in 5th and never use the clutch even at a stop sign. It is sluggish. Using 2 gear, u will do a big time burnout, but lose speed around 35-40 mph and need to shift. For around town just put it in 3rd and leave it there, if on a surface street @40mph, maybe use 4th, and on the highway use 5th Francis |
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