[windraver]

Finally got around to extracting the video from the gopro.

Road test after suspension change (to 4kgf springs)

And this is a video while I'm testing the regen braking.

One of the things I miss from driving a CRX with a ICE is the sound. The revs. And so, a silly side project, thus a note below for myself for stuff I'm researching...

Active Sound Control - Single Sound Generator

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THOR – Electronic exhaust

thor-tuning.com

Maxhaust

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V8 exhaust sound for electric vehicle | Sound Booster Pro

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Still doing research on compatibility but lets just say this is for fun

 

[windraver]

Listing out a new "to-do" list in no particular order

• Balance 40kwh battery
• Upgrade battery from 24kwh to 40kwh
• Cycle and top balance 40kwh battery
• Install HVAC and AC? (Requires accelerator pedal modification due to clearance issues) Heatpump?
• Add cabin airfilter? (Didn't come with OEM)
• Decode Insight Canbus and Leaf Canbus to display Leaf data on Insight cluster
• Build decoder/repeater to load data on insight cluster
• Design battery relocation and frame reinforcement
• Relocate batteries by reinforcing frame, fabricating battery box
• Fabricate new recovered trunk/cargo space
• Remove axles and make a spare set
• Send axles to Colorado for fabrication
• Install new custom machined axles
• Upgrade tires for low rolling resistance?
• Clean and repaint engine bay?
• install ibooster brake system
• install active sound control for fun?

 

[windraver]

So I don't have a SOHC VTEC anymore... so ELECTRIC?

 

[Baker]

It's strange to see it driving but have no sound, other than the road noise.

 

[windraver]

It's strange to see it driving but have no sound, other than the road noise.

agreed. Its not too bad but I do miss the sound of the revving motor. Hence I'm humorously exploring active sound systems that fake engine sounds. Maybe make it sound like a jet engine?

THOR – Electronic exhaust

thor-tuning.com

 

[windraver]

Look what came in the mail

Waiting on the "C" "R" "-X" portion still. This is the design I went with: