Hi, New Englander Prius

[Neicy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusFTW @ May 25 2007, 03:40 PM) [snapback]450009[/snapback]</div>

I would be interesting in meeting up too! Please let me know if we are planning anything.
[/b]

So what's that? 5 People from all of New England? C'mon New Englanders, there must be more of you out there interested.

Hobbit I may take you up on the install of a EBH when the fall comes.

[JimboK]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ May 23 2007, 11:19 PM) [snapback]448707[/snapback]</div>

This is why I
have to drive 1100 miles to Hybridfest, f'krissake, to get to pal
around with other more outgoing enthusiasts and MPG fiends. [/b]

Or up and down nearly the entire East Coast?

[priusFTW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Neicy @ May 26 2007, 06:32 AM) [snapback]450317[/snapback]</div>

So what's that? 5 People from all of New England? C'mon New Englanders, there must be more of you out there interested.

Hobbit I may take you up on the install of a EBH when the fall comes.
[/b]

Wayne (Firengineer) came to my home with this daughter and installed my EBH for me. I would like to have the EV mod done though.

[hobbit]

I'd certainly take an excuse for heading for the white mountains.
PM me if you're interested, FTW...
.
In other news, and not strictly New England related, everyone should
give this a quick look and decide if you can free up a little time
the weekend of Jun 9-10 to go rally in NJ! Short notice, but the
event coordinators are still looking for more participants.
.
_H*

[Neicy]

How long a drive for us? What goes on there? Can you enlighten the uninitiated rookies among us? I wish it were a little closer.

[priusFTW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ May 31 2007, 08:28 PM) [snapback]452912[/snapback]</div>

I'd certainly take an excuse for heading for the white mountains.
PM me if you're interested, FTW...
.
In other news, and not strictly New England related, everyone should
give this a quick look and decide if you can free up a little time
the weekend of Jun 9-10 to go rally in NJ! Short notice, but the
event coordinators are still looking for more participants.
.
_H*
[/b]

Gee thx Hobbit, What state in New England do you live in? I would want the OEM EV mod, which I assume I would purchase from Sigma. Would that be ok?

[chinalfr2]

[quote=chinalfr2 @ May 24 2007, 12:56 AM) [snapback]448821[/snapback]</div>

I hear ya. I might head out to hybridfest if my other trip cancel.

Hobbit, I'm still up for the EV install. I'll give you a buzz tomorrow.
[/b]

Guess I'm slack out of my own word. I do meant to call hob for help on the EV install, but I can only free up my time on Sunday.

I took the liberty to do the mod yesterday and I'm happy to report that I successfully completed the EV mod. I did run into some problem on the PIN. The wire didn't secure correctly and loosen off when the PIN inserted to the ECU plug. I have to find a small needle and poke the pin back out of the plug. The installation took about 3 hours as I struggled half of the time figuring out how to get the pin out. I also run into some problem that I didn't push the PIN far enough to get a good contact. After a few test drive, I solved the problem. I'm confident that I can do this mod much more faster now. Maybe less than 1 hour?

Here is what I use
1. 1] momentary push button. Shack Catalog #: 275-1566
2. 1 @ Crimp-On Telephone/Alarm Connectors . Shack Catalog #: 64-3081
3. 2 @ 6ft 24 gauge wire.
4. 1 @ 9-Position Female Crimp D-Sub Connector. Shack Catalog #: 276-1428 (only use the contact PIN)

Tools needed :
1. Phillips screwdriver
2. Soldering equipment
3. Nose pliers
4. Drills set
5. Work Lights

[hobbit]

Eep, sorry guys, I got back from NJ and it's been pretty heads-down
trying to catch up so I haven't gotten back to any of you. Next
week should be more open.
.
So last night I was tooling around town on a bicycle, and by chance
happened to duck into a parking lot to discover that there's a bunch
of vintage rod enthusiasts who meet there EVERY THURSDAY! One guy
said that the [large] parking lot is usually *packed*. Yesterday
was overcast so I guess some of them were staying home, but even as
I finished looking around and left, more of those big ol' rumblers
were still arriving.
.
All they do is show up in their vehicles, hang out, and schmooze.
Hundreds of them, and I'm sure this scene is duplicated in many towns
across NE and beyond on warm summer nights. C'mon, folks, if they
can spend most of an evening BSing about the crate 390 they're
rebuilding, why shouldn't hybrid folks be able to get together and
recount that week's beautiful half-mile warp stealth glides while
installing a couple more EV buttons? We'd even make less noise and
avoid annoying the nearby restaurant owners.
.
_H*

[priusFTW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ Jun 15 2007, 10:03 PM) [snapback]462780[/snapback]</div>

Eep, sorry guys, I got back from NJ and it's been pretty heads-down
trying to catch up so I haven't gotten back to any of you. Next
week should be more open.
.
So last night I was tooling around town on a bicycle, and by chance
happened to duck into a parking lot to discover that there's a bunch
of vintage rod enthusiasts who meet there EVERY THURSDAY! One guy
said that the [large] parking lot is usually *packed*. Yesterday
was overcast so I guess some of them were staying home, but even as
I finished looking around and left, more of those big ol' rumblers
were still arriving.
.
All they do is show up in their vehicles, hang out, and schmooze.
Hundreds of them, and I'm sure this scene is duplicated in many towns
across NE and beyond on warm summer nights. C'mon, folks, if they
can spend most of an evening BSing about the crate 390 they're
rebuilding, why shouldn't hybrid folks be able to get together and
recount that week's beautiful half-mile warp stealth glides while
installing a couple more EV buttons? We'd even make less noise and
avoid annoying the nearby restaurant owners.
.
_H*
[/b]

I'd be more than happy to do that! I say that we should set a date to meet in Boston or something. I was just in Boston this past weekend for a concert. I saw a number of Pri on the drive there... what do you guys say?

[Neicy]

I'll make it if I can. I'm game. As long as it's not the 24th. I have a family thing that day.