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Buyer's remorse!!! #$%@!!!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by going red baby!, Nov 25, 2009.

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  1. going red baby!

    going red baby! still a n00b

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    Wow. So I really wish I would have known about this little gem of a warning before I bought my car. (pg.40)

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    No aquariums? Wth??? No one told me that!!!

    I already designed a built-in aquarium for the entire back of the car, planned everything out, had designs drawn up, paid a pretty penny for the custom build and waterproof divide... look how awesome it was going to be:

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    and now I can't put it in since it will surely void the warranty because it might harm the precious little traction battery?!?!?!?!

    Now what am I going to do with all the coral and tropical fish in the middle of my living room? I can't return them!

    Hybrids are so overrated. :mmph:
     
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  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Lol!
     
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    Nice.
     
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    LOL - remove the traction battery - LOL
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    And red was THE color of a would-be AquaPrius, too. So sorry. Couldn't you just put the dogs back there now?
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Time for a little stress analysis:

    • 22 ft.{3} luggage space
    • 47 ft.{3} half of passenger volume
    • 69 ft.{3} available aquarium volume
    • 62.4 lbs. / ft.{3} water density SAE units
    • 4,305.6 lbs. not counting sand, coral and denser material
    A two ton, hybrid electric aquarium ...

    Bob Wilson
     
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  7. Sandy

    Sandy Hippi Chick

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    Put it on the front half and use a tank or snorkle :) just dont hit the auto windows...will make sushi out of the tank for sure.
     
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  8. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    It all depends on the type of fish. Electric eels are okay.

    Tom
     
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  9. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    By the looks of the puddles near the front tires I think you already have a leak.


    Good one.:cool:
     
    #9 TonyPSchaefer, Nov 25, 2009
  10. Mark57

    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    There's a big puddle under the driver's seat as well but I was trying to ignore that one.;)
     
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    Classic. Go with a terrarium. I have transported a few aquariums but only buckets of water (in the front). Wonder what that extra ton of water would have done to your fuel economy?
     
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  12. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    You are not thinking this through, the batteries are in the back so the weight is evened out, once you add 2 tons of water to the back hatch, relocating both batteries to the front of the car will still not make it nose heavy. If you mount the Traction battery vertically in the front seat and put a shirt on it, it will look like a passenger and you can use the HOV lane anytime.
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Try double glazed windows, put the fish between the panes, then you only need a small amount of water. Hack the solar panel to drive the air pumps.
     
    #13 patsparks, Nov 25, 2009
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    Guys, as a member of ReefCentral.com who happens to have a salt water reef tank, I can tell you that he might not be joking! ;)

    You should see some of the extreme tanks people build - some require an entire basement and cleaning is done wearing scuba gear...
     
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  15. bestmapman

    bestmapman 04, 07 ,08, 09, 10, 16, 21 Prime

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    I think Sigma automotive has the Aquarium mod package available now.
     
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    If you have a moonroof, you'll be able to sit on top of the car and (go fishing). :)
     
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    Time for Plan B? How 'bout a nice ant farm? ;)
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Given the weight, this is probably best handled by a Jetta TDI. But it may make more sense to reverse the roles and use the vehicles to make artificial reefs:
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    Bob Wilson
     
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    spiderman wretched

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    Great idea on the eels Tom... figure an additional 10 mile range. Bob can figure out that one for sure.
     
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  20. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Scotchgard the HV battery... DUH!

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    Bighouse, I used to post on Reefcentral .com as well when I had my reef tanks. :)
     
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