automatic electric grill blocking

HOV-LEGAL · 02-20-2008, 10:59 PM

put me on the list for one if someone builds it!

Hybrid Effects · 02-20-2008, 11:51 PM

$24.95 AERO BRAKES included (Shipping Included)

I would like for it to be easy but It might be

I am hopefully going to have a product soon that you can modify to your own likings.

hope fully it will provide a platform for better fuel mileage

The platform part was real.
How about a product cheap of course

that will allow you to add your own vents and motors, step, servo, linear gear motor etc. Heck maybe you could add floor vents to it

I like the ideas that come fourth from this room. I ordered some supplies today and will start work on prototype this weekend.

Franklin

patsparks · 02-21-2008, 02:17 AM

A pop up headlight mechanism would be perfect to operate a shutter. Powerful compact quick motor and gearing includes automatic limit switching too.

Rokeby · 01-19-2009, 10:43 PM

FWIW, here is a currently underway effort to build automatic grill blocking :

Arduino controlled actuated grill block - EcoModder.com

Flying White Dutchman · 01-20-2009, 06:42 PM

great

hill · 01-20-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying White Dutchman

and you can keep driving with the grill block installed because when the outside temp rises it automaticly go's open or by the push of a button

Go for it my friend !!
Just make certain it's for the Gen III

After you get that task done, I'll send you the dimentions of our Lexus hybrid & you can fit it too

Flying White Dutchman · 01-21-2009, 05:14 PM

what dream did you wakeup from hahaha

aminorjourney · 01-21-2009, 05:14 PM

This looks like a great project - I think it would work great alongside your PHEV mod, Flying!

Flying White Dutchman · 01-21-2009, 05:21 PM

yes
got a full block now working fine and canview to read the temp. value's to make sure nothing gets to hot!

icarus · 01-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Electric door lock activator is a great idea. Controlled with a thermistor to trigger a relay at say 200f.

I still hope someone makes a plug and play model!

Icarus

02-20-2008, 10:59 PM	#11
HOV-LEGAL 60+mpg/602mi tank b4 blink pip Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: chantilly va Posts: 9 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: automatic electric grill blocking put me on the list for one if someone builds it!

02-20-2008, 11:51 PM	#12
Hybrid Effects Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison Heights, VA Posts: 89 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: automatic electric grill blocking $24.95 AERO BRAKES included (Shipping Included) I would like for it to be easy but It might be I am hopefully going to have a product soon that you can modify to your own likings. hope fully it will provide a platform for better fuel mileage The platform part was real. How about a product cheap of course that will allow you to add your own vents and motors, step, servo, linear gear motor etc. Heck maybe you could add floor vents to it I like the ideas that come fourth from this room. I ordered some supplies today and will start work on prototype this weekend. Franklin __________________ Hybrid car Accesories http://www.HybridEffects.com email@HybridEffects.com

02-21-2008, 02:17 AM	#13
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,229 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 124 Thanked 181 Times in 139 Posts Friends: 33	Re: automatic electric grill blocking A pop up headlight mechanism would be perfect to operate a shutter. Powerful compact quick motor and gearing includes automatic limit switching too.

01-19-2009, 10:43 PM	#14
Rokeby Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballamer, Merlin Posts: 1,513 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 96 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts Friends: 2	Re: automatic electric grill blocking FWIW, here is a currently underway effort to build automatic grill blocking : Arduino controlled actuated grill block - EcoModder.com

01-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#15
Flying White Dutchman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,546 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 3 Thanked 183 Times in 150 Posts Friends: 9	Re: automatic electric grill blocking great

01-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#17
Flying White Dutchman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,546 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 3 Thanked 183 Times in 150 Posts Friends: 9	Re: automatic electric grill blocking what dream did you wakeup from hahaha

01-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#18
aminorjourney Mum to two prius! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 330 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: T Spirit Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Friends: 6	Re: automatic electric grill blocking This looks like a great project - I think it would work great alongside your PHEV mod, Flying!

01-21-2009, 05:21 PM	#19
Flying White Dutchman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,546 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 3 Thanked 183 Times in 150 Posts Friends: 9	Re: automatic electric grill blocking yes got a full block now working fine and canview to read the temp. value's to make sure nothing gets to hot!

01-22-2009, 06:36 PM	#20
icarus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: quetico, on/bellingham, wa Posts: 1,215 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 9 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Re: automatic electric grill blocking Electric door lock activator is a great idea. Controlled with a thermistor to trigger a relay at say 200f. I still hope someone makes a plug and play model! Icarus