Try to find the Prius test by Top Gear.
The car has a very bad road behaviour, so I would dare to drive that fast
with it.
Cheers,
Hans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Matthews" <simon.d.matthews@gmail.com>
To: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Cc: <RampantNM@aol.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Price Of Two 6 Volt Batteries
> Kelvin,
>
>
>
> On 8/23/07, Dodd, Kelvin <doddk@mossmotors.com> wrote:
>> I get a bit confused with the concept of installing huge output
>> batteries like the Optima in a car with a 35 amp alternator. I use
>> Optima batteries to start my diesel backhoe and a couple in my diesel
>> truck. I guess if you want to be able to drive round the block on the
>> starter motor they make sense. Somewhat cheaper than buying a Prius.
>
> A PO installed a group 24 battery in my MGA. This was done by
> extending one of the battery trays. The group 24 battery is about 50%
> larger than a group 26, which is the normal 6v replacement. This
> gives a significantly higher capacity, which means that when my
> generator stops working, I can reliably get home without worrying
> about the battery dying on me! The only problem with this is that
> getting the group 24 battery into and out of the tray is quite a feat.
>
> Regarding the Prius, did you see that Steve Wozniak (sp?) was stopped
> for doing 104 in a Prius. Who knew that Prius-es were capable of more
> than 100mph?
>
> Regards,
> Simon.
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