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Originally posted by pintohoo: ↑

for me - if I were looking at conversions - I'd really like the entire drive train to disappear -

half of the issues of motoring as we know it come from somewhere behind the engine --

I like the idea of conversions - but, if I'm going that way - I'd like to lose the lot -

engine, transmission, (transfercase if applicable), driveshafts, differentials -- for two reasons --

1. - that's where the drag is and 2. a 'heap' less to break down

rip out that weight - and replace it with the weight of more battery storage

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I get that, but I’m assuming it’s not a daily, wouldn’t you want the connection, noise, lag and the chance of being stranded every once in a while? Sounds silly but so does heating the lounge with a fire, I still do that, I like it.
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