hi guys, just installed the coastal ev chip on my 2007. Easy task. And, the jelly beans have been eaten too! Now what? I searched the forums for the best guides to using this feature for maximum mpg gains. There is a lot out there in the forums. Its been discussed a lot. Can someone direct me to the best thread? I basically want to know the ins and outs of this new mode. thanks michael
When I installed mine my backup beep came back on and has never been silent since It's a stealth around the house thing, if you live on a hill, you can get going without the ice starting, or around the yard you can move the car without starting the ice, it's good for 2-3 miles at 32ish mph, in reality... just drive the speed limit and enjoy the mpg's the prii achieve.
thanks for the reply. what is the best routine for a workday using EV mode? I need to drive 3kms to the highway. I have already made it a practice (before the EV mod) to drive home in EV mode. When i get off the hwy my SOC is high. So, i use the extra kwatts to get me home. I was thinking of using the EV mode in the morning too. Except, those cold winter mornings. Not sure if thats a good plan. Will using the EV mode hurt battery life
