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    Add an additional 8Kw battery to double the range

    Crazy idea: Just get a big and safe switch. DPDT. Use one traction battery, then the other. Job done. Simple. Thoughts?
    Post by: nickec, Aug 6, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Crazy Prius Car to Motorcycle

    When I lived in Germany I learned, among other things, 2 facts. 1. Many Germans are very thorough. "Ordnung und System". 2. Vehicles are...
    Post by: nickec, Apr 18, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Crazy Prius Car to Motorcycle

    It turns out that converting a car to three wheels means it is legally a motorcycle. So how to do this with a Gen 2 Prius? Weld two rims...
    Thread by: nickec, Apr 18, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    Finally came across a YouTube video which almost gives a clear accounting of the pipe sizes involved. [MEDIA]
    Post by: nickec, Dec 23, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    Minor progress. Whatever they stole on the second pass *might* have drained the 12v battery. Charged it very slowly, 1.5 amp max. Sits at...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 16, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    I am imagining driving my car after discovering a dead person under it. I am wondering how often that would enter your mind after the event....
    Post by: nickec, Dec 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    I do enjoy scrounging, Tombukt. How could I have overlooked that? Thanks, T. Piecing something together will be much easier with material to...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    In a movie that would be satisfying. In real life, in my opinion, the risk is further vandalism. The thieves decide to leave you reminders of...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    I may have caused some confusion here. Sorry about that. Imagine an alley exiting onto a street and you are turning right. You park right there...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    New twist. Last night surveillance camera showed more apparent theft. Have yet to determine what was taken. However. Now car is dead. Small...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    [ATTACH] In the light of day this looks better than what I thought I saw. I do not yet fit under the car - will find some wood to safely add...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    By proper repair I meant "just like Toyota made it". Springs, bolts, flanges, gasket. Nothing extra, and nothing less than stock.
    Post by: nickec, Dec 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    Depends on where you are in the zip. It is right next to USC. One mile as the crow flies. Still, a mile can be light-years away.
    Post by: nickec, Dec 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Recovery from cat theft with almost no tools

    Will do photo tomorrow. A sleeve joint will work for the rear cut, from what I saw. But the forward cut, if memory serves, is so close to the...
    Post by: nickec, Dec 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum