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AC Mod - Worth a Try?

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Hallowday, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. Hallowday

    Hallowday New Member

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    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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    #1 Hallowday, Mar 1, 2006
  2. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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  3. tunabreath

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    You might want to consider replacing that generator with some solar panels.
     
    #3 tunabreath, Mar 1, 2006
  4. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    I say go for it.
     
    #4 efusco, Mar 1, 2006
  5. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Well, that's what the hatch is for.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Mar 2, 2006
  7. aaf709

    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    You might consider making a little cart for the generator to be towed. That would cut down on some wind resistance. :)
     
    #7 aaf709, Mar 2, 2006
  8. JackDodge

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  9. ken1784

    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    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
     
    #9 ken1784, Mar 2, 2006
  10. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    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 :)
     
    #10 V8Cobrakid, Mar 2, 2006
  11. bobkat21

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    2 Funny!!!
     
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  12. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    No, no, no! That misses the entire point! If you're going to use the HV circuit you might as well use the factory A/C. Besides, tapping into the HV circuit might void the warranty.
     
    #12 daniel, Mar 2, 2006
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