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  1. Daemoch

    Regen braking non adjustable ? Deal breaker for me.

    The physical controller would have to allow it. Its added complexity to the physical circuit to allow for it. Pennies or dollars, no idea, but its added cost and complexity so not really their target.
  2. Daemoch

    Update: Ford's EV 'Model T moment' Announced

    Semis traditionally have .5 to .8, while a tesla semi has .35 apparently. The Cybertruck is about the same as their semi at just over .3, very close to most cars (.2 to .3) and better than most trucks (.5 to .65) For comparison, the Lamborghini Countach (1980s iconic 'supercar') has a drag...
  3. Daemoch

    Who wants this battery in their blank Slate?

    Doing the math on the back of my hand...(counts on fingers)...the time line for public presentation lands around April 1st..... I'd like to see this all pan out (who wouldnt, seriously? This would be AWESOME!), but just that one dumb fact keeps getting stuck in my brain. And its not like we...
  4. Daemoch

    Blank slate narrative is a mistake, and that needs to change

    I blame the mass adoption of drive throughs and the fast food culture on the decline of MT. Cell phones were just the coffin nail. Maybe mom and dad got an AT so they could eat and drive, or maybe just so junior wouldnt keep kicking the damn shifter out of gear while sitting on the front bench...
  5. Daemoch

    Regenerative Braking and RWD...

    Adding more bells and whistles is also very much counter to KISS and low cost. I'm not surprised they didnt go that route at all.
  6. Daemoch

    Regenerative Braking and RWD...

    Just curious because I have no idea - are those AWD? I could see the AWD being able to adjust the amount of RB being applied per wheel, which would explain the handling effects (just like TC or ABS basically). It could be done either mechanically or electronically. Weight bias is situational...
  7. Daemoch

    Regen braking non adjustable ? Deal breaker for me.

    Honestly, it just sounds like driving a stick. Leave it in a gear and take your foot off the gas. I dont understand why this is so controversial?
  8. Daemoch

    Regenerative Braking and RWD...

    This one does less science and more real explaining. It also does touch on tire friction, weight transfer, and motor/RB aggressiveness effecting efficiency. https://chargedevs.com/features/regenerative-braking-a-closer-look-at-the-methods-and-limits-of-regen/
  9. Daemoch

    Regenerative Braking and RWD...

    the axle suppling drag is where youll do ~99% of the 'braking' until you apply actual brakes. the last ~1% is air resistance and nominal drag any rolling assembly will have, braking or otherwise. The weight bias F/R plays into handling. It effects the breaking force needed to over come the...
  10. Daemoch

    Double-din radio housing for center dash and dash speaker blanks

    Thats a stock location for subs in Range Rovers. One under each front seat. Works real nice.
  11. Daemoch

    Composite Plastic Body Panel Care (Cleaning, Protecting, Waxing, Coating)

    I dont plan to, but maybe just spray on bed liner and call it good. Its not like I dont see one of those everyday already on the road. Plastic or metal, whos going to know?
  12. Daemoch

    What would you tow?!

    AFAIK, you could probably get tow packages for the 2008 C300 in EU, but not US. If it follows the usual patterns from around that time, there would be body gussets added and a change to the suspension and transmission. It may only have been offered on the AWD model there, too. I DO know...
  13. Daemoch

    What would you tow?!

    https://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/specs/2008/mercedes-benz_c-class_mercedes-benz-c-class-sedan_2008 It helps if you use actual search engines, not AI summaries, list the actual year and model, and limit the responses to the relevant builds (so US in this case). Just the fact...
  14. Daemoch

    Update: Ford's EV 'Model T moment' Announced

    It's like y'all forgot the "DIY" and "self service" portion of the Slate core concepts. If you get one and then think the service sucks, take it up with your mirror... I just hope my MSRP doesn't have to subsidize your need for some one else to handle your maintenance issues. If you want...
  15. Daemoch

    What would you tow?!

    Mean while I'm towing an unbraked 800 pound repurposed boat trailer tomorrow loaded with another 1800+ pounds of sheet rock and lath and plaster debris to the dump....on a class 1 Curtis hitch I attached to my 2008 RWD v6 C300. It did not come with a hitch in the US and therefor has 'no" tow...
  16. Daemoch

    Composite Plastic Body Panel Care (Cleaning, Protecting, Waxing, Coating)

    Ok, so I was amused and read a bit more here as well and it turns out VW made a limited run of these Polos originally as a promo; as a way to drum up interest and to promote their modular design and personalization/customizability.....for the low entry price of about $20k (in todays money). I...
  17. Daemoch

    Composite Plastic Body Panel Care (Cleaning, Protecting, Waxing, Coating)

    Careful, youll end up in 'Car and Driver' lol: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60399214/1996-vw-golf-harlequin-bring-a-trailer-auction/
  18. Daemoch

    Over view of long term (100k+ M) EV (Tesla) study

    Random article I found that I thought could go here for some of us to read: Older Teslas are wearing out in ways owners never saw coming – Morning Overview IMHO Slate would really not suffer from a lot of these due to its overall inherent design concept of K.I.S.S. and DIY underpinnings...
  19. Daemoch

    New base-model Teslas have no radio

    Amazon's "see it first" option. lol smart.
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