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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...

So how does the leaf motor differ from the 170bhp motor in the I3?

Swap out the glass for polycarbonate.

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.