AC Mod - Worth a Try?

Hallowday · 03-01-2006, 10:08 PM

I am considering performing the modification in the attached pic on my Prius to improve my FE this coming summer. I hope to improve their design somewhat.

However, I am a little concerned that the additional weight and reduced aerodynamics might outway any gain I get by not running the Prius' AC.

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DaveinOlyWA · 03-01-2006, 10:14 PM

hehehe

tunabreath · 03-01-2006, 10:35 PM

You might want to consider replacing that generator with some solar panels.

**efusco** · 03-01-2006, 10:51 PM

I say go for it.

darelldd · 03-01-2006, 11:03 PM

I'm in!

**Tideland Prius** · 03-02-2006, 12:12 AM

Well, that's what the hatch is for.

aaf709 · 03-02-2006, 12:34 AM

You might consider making a little cart for the generator to be towed. That would cut down on some wind resistance.

JackDodge · 03-02-2006, 02:41 AM

ken1784 · 03-02-2006, 03:26 AM

Do we have to report the fuel usage of generator for a mileage competition?

BTW, does anyone know the leaf sticker on trunk lid?
It looks a mandatory Rookie sign, less than a year driving experience, in Japan.

Ken@Japan

V8Cobrakid · 03-02-2006, 03:57 AM

i say cut a hole in the back hatch... it won't mess up your arrow dynamics too much.. and.. uh.. try to run it off the high voltage lines.. see.. now you don't need that extra generator. LOL

I needed a good smile. funny post. When i get bored tomorrow i'll photoshop a prius with an A/C unit attached

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03-01-2006, 10:08 PM	#1
Hallowday Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 46 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I am considering performing the modification in the attached pic on my Prius to improve my FE this coming summer. I hope to improve their design somewhat. However, I am a little concerned that the additional weight and reduced aerodynamics might outway any gain I get by not running the Prius' AC. [attachmentid=2404]

03-01-2006, 10:14 PM	#2
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	hehehe

03-01-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
tunabreath Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	You might want to consider replacing that generator with some solar panels.

03-01-2006, 10:51 PM	#4
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,250 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 50 Thanked 261 Times in 157 Posts Friends: 37	I say go for it.

03-01-2006, 11:03 PM	#5
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,336 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 18 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 12	I'm in!

03-02-2006, 12:12 AM	#6
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Well, that's what the hatch is for.

03-02-2006, 12:34 AM	#7
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,839 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	You might consider making a little cart for the generator to be towed. That would cut down on some wind resistance.

03-02-2006, 03:26 AM	#9
ken1784 SuperMID designer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yokohama, JAPAN Posts: 1,997 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: G Thanks: 10 Thanked 275 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 8	Do we have to report the fuel usage of generator for a mileage competition? BTW, does anyone know the leaf sticker on trunk lid? It looks a mandatory Rookie sign, less than a year driving experience, in Japan. Ken@Japan

03-02-2006, 03:57 AM	#10
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	i say cut a hole in the back hatch... it won't mess up your arrow dynamics too much.. and.. uh.. try to run it off the high voltage lines.. see.. now you don't need that extra generator. LOL I needed a good smile. funny post. When i get bored tomorrow i'll photoshop a prius with an A/C unit attached