Where I live the summers are hot (100+*) and the winters are cold (10*). Heating/Defrost and AC are a must if the XR3 is going to be my primary vehicle. Has...
... I think it was designed to do two things; be good on gas while looking cool while doing it. :) -- * * * * * Tom Lee Mullins / BigWarpGuy * * * * * * ...
It likely isn't going to be definite until somebody DOES it and posts pictures and part numbers of the various pieces. My brother did this on a Cobra (got to...
John, Looks like a lot of hot rodders and (perhaps even some aircraft folks?) build their A/C around the Sanden 508 compressor. Some data on it here: ...
I did my search for alternate engines for the XR3 based on the need of air conditioning and defogging. I live in a tropical country where the instant it stops...
The old rule of thumb was the AC needed about 5 HP. I think modern compressors are a bit better. Variable displacement helps, but I don't know if anyone makes...
Hello All, Received an invoice from Mavel Gear today so I assume that the rack and pinion unit that I ordered several weeks ago will arrive shortly. Realized...
All, Have any of you looked at the dc compressors such as the Danfoss BD35F. It looks like for a maximum of 15 amps draw the compressor could be powered...
I like the idea of using an electric DC motor-driven compressor. The Prius has one, and according to this technical paper, there is a fuel consumption...
Hi, About the Danfoss BD35F The cooling capacity is 172W This means that in a space of about 1,5m3 or 52ft3 the temperature could be lowered from 35 to...
"when it is standing in the sun with an air-temp of 95. The inside of the car will be closer to 120degr.F" That's true. That's why the Aptera uses those solar...
I'd like to know how builders are financing their projects. I am pulling some money from savings and using a little from my paycheck each month for needed...
Hi, The Maval 94147M R&P unit that I ordered arrived today. Was assuming that I could answer my own question regarding the tie rod end dimensions by...
Where exactly in the XR3 do you put the portion of the bike that has the VIN? I think most (if not all) states require you to use a lot more than just the VIN...
Got a few bucks left over from projects around the house that came in under budget which I intend to use to get me started. Was also working part time and had...
... hundred ... Well, the VIN on a bike is stamped into the gooseneck, or the primary downtube of the frame. If you were of a mind to, and had an already ...
Tom, Thanks for the suggestion. Actually just last Sunday I had some free time and threw the disk in the machine. I kind of skipped thru it the first time I...
Mark, I am sorry for offering an opinion that differs from yours. However I know of at least 10 people that have build complete functioning motorcycles and...
People, This string was supposed to be about financing!!! Everyone's opinion counts and there shouldn't be any ridiculing or degrading of other members,...
Joe, This unit is $250 from Mavel Gear in Ohio. I don't recall what the lock-to-lock turns are. I can let you know once I get the entire unit and get it...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the xr3car group. File : /ZAP Alias...
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I've uploaded a ZAP Alias picture as well as a video that is a CAD walkaround of the concept car. Just thought it would be interesting for those looking for a...
Hey every one here is a web site where some one made there own body mold and body. He did it by a do and learn method he made some mistakes. But learned from...
Hello everyone, Ran across this example of the use of windshield wipers on a "non-glass" windshield: http://tinyurl.com/59lult <http://tinyurl.com/59lult> . ...
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