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[THil08]

if you look at those gray rectangles in the front, those are the iron weights. Which are now approved and everyone is using them. So what I did was help out the rule book, I never broke it.

And upside down shocks. Only one to run the shocks like that in my league, everyone runs them normally. I found that having the, upside down helps keep it planted

 

[oldgeeksguide]

This, kids, is why we need physical keys, locks, door handles and latches:

https://insideevs.com/news/755235/tesla-model-s-bricked-6-months-getting-in/

“Both the high-voltage and the 12-volt battery were drained, meaning the doors could not be unlocked and the hood could not be opened. Thankfully, Tesla thought about this and fitted a hidden manual release cable for the hood that can be accessed through one of the front wheel wells. However, after nearly half a million miles on the road, the cable snapped when it was pulled on.

A quick chat with Tesla support was useless. The call center worker suggested that the bricked Model S be taken to a body shop that may or may not be able to force the hood to open. But without any power, the car was stuck in park and there was no way to get inside. “

 

[R1TVT]

This is the procedure for my R1T, but have never had an issue with my 12V battery to date:

 

[Cranky Canuck]

My Ioniq 5 has a physical backup key which allows you to open the driver's side door via a conventional keyhole in the event of a dead 12V. Once inside you just pop the hood (physical latch like conventional cars) an the 12V is next to the frunk. So you can just boost it like a normal car if you have to. I haven't needed to yet but it's a pretty conventional layout which I appreciate. Kudos to Hyundai for keeping things like this familiar, hopefully Scout does the same.

 

[cyure]

My Ioniq 5 has a physical backup key which allows you to open the driver's side door via a conventional keyhole in the event of a dead 12V. Once inside you just pop the hood (physical latch like conventional cars) a the 12V is next to the frunk. So you can just boost it like a normal car if you have to. I haven't needed to yet but it's a pretty conventional layout which I appreciate. Kudos to Hyundai for keeping things like this familiar, hopefully Scout does the same.

Let’s hope.

 

[chucchinchilla]

The grill backlighting needs to stay for production. As much as I’ve heard that some people think it was an afterthought. But hearing The Benj talk about it, it was clearly apart of the design.

Of course you can only give attention tos o

This is the procedure for my R1T, but have never had an issue with my 12V battery to date:


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Wow, I wish my gas cars had this feature. Although I see no reason not to, I'm assuming this means you could also use this to trickle charge your car if it's parked for extended periods of time?

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Very cool, and naughty lol.

I didnt realize they were already in the RC and drone world.

We have a bunch of Traxxas 1:10 scale crawlers in the garage collecting dust, and I havent been keeping up with that industry.

Very exciting stuff.

With work, life, and everything else our TRX-4s haven’t seen enough action lately either.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

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Theres the champ. Shes a beast. 140amp esc, 5400kv motor. Top speed of 180mph.

Nice! That’s a Slash, no?

 

[THil08]

Nice! That’s a Slash, no?

Yes it is. Slash LCG RWD. No traxxas internals. I fun hobby wing esc and motor, and a Flysky receiver with the traxxas waterproof box.

We have a lot of RC people here.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Have never had a 1/10, but enjoy my 1/16 Slash for sure. RCs are one of my weaknesses.

 

[THil08]

 

[THil08]

I’m used to seeing large drive units in EVs. But Lucid seems to have figured it out.

 

[dreamweaver]

I’m used to seeing large drive units in EVs. But Lucid seems to have figured it out.

Very informative video. Thanks.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

I’m used to seeing large drive units in EVs. But Lucid seems to have figured it out.

The lucid motors YouTube channel has a series of tech talks that are really informative, including one about the motor in the air. A year or too old now, but really interesting, with lots of details.

 

[THil08]

Even Rivians Drive units were large in Gen1, I Believe Gen2 is smaller.

ZF drive units are also small, but nit as small as Lucids. From what I’ve seen in videos.

 

[THil08]

New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV revealed with 435-plus-mile range

Second-generation fuel-cell SUV gets more power, more range and more practicality, plus distinct look

autos.yahoo.com

 

[LastDayScout]

This is my guess.

Dana Inc. | e-Beam for light vehicles

www.dana.com

 

[THil08]

This is my guess.

Dana Inc. | e-Beam for light vehicles

www.dana.com

I’ll start a poll, start with ZF and Dana. And if anyone else has recommendations I’ll add them to the poll

 

[J Alynn]

New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV revealed with 435-plus-mile range

Second-generation fuel-cell SUV gets more power, more range and more practicality, plus distinct look

autos.yahoo.com

Not my cup of tea

 

[nolen]

Not my cup of tea

I know they aren't as likely to go boom as it feels but my lab has burned down twice (no cause determined) and had someone attempt to blow it up once - I don't like being around that much hydrogen anymore