Ive considered integrating some magnets behind the black dash near the AC and mounting mine over the AC. I did this with my GTR and it worked perfectly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfADTJTkNN4
Hot hatchback (golf GTI) = hot hatch Megan's RS and focus RS for example.
The problem with electric cars is there is no glamour and fun associated, hence the idea of a hotter version. I'm making one for myself, I don't get why there is no interest but there's potential for a quick leaf or at...
My guess would be they may get ecutek involved and try mapping the vcm. Also hand wound motor upgrade, suspension upgrades, lightening and maybe a custom body kit: they are also a Nismo specialist so may work towards getting the official kit etc if there is any interest.
Please let me know if you are seriously interested in Tuning up your leaf. I have been chatting with a large Company who specialises in GTR Tuning and they are considering swapping their Model S project for something more accessible for tuning work. I got chatting about my dream of a hot hatch...
excellent ideas, i will bear them all in mind. Id love to get a hold of the proper nismo options. Any ideas there? Has anyone actually been successful obtaining the parts?
Lots of great info right there :) thanks for that. Ideally i would like 17in wheels but very light weight and still have to look nice. No good having a naff looking car lol. Were the early leaf panels made out of aluminium? I wasn't aware of that? I also know someone who fabricates out of...
Im considering making myself a leaf hot hatch. I think the main performance upgrades to this car will have to come from weight reduction rather than motor upgrades etc. Has anyone started weighing the components of the car yet?
I would like to know the following.
Weight of the wheels...
You should give Oz Superlegerra (Superlight) or Ultralegerra (Ultralight) wheels a try. Id bet you could go up to an 18in with a low rolling resistance tyre on the leaf without an impact on range.