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#430 of 1398 Re: MPG Question for any 335 owners... [dhanley] by circlew

Feb 10, 2007 (7:26 am)

Replying to: dhanley (Feb 09, 2007 9:01 pm)
DH, never drove one, but here is info on the CA company who built the T-Zero which toasts some of the best sports cars of today. "Look Ma, No More Foreign Oil!"
 
AC Propulsion is a California corporation founded by Alan Cocconi in 1992 to develop, manufacture, and license technology for electric propulsion. Cocconi envisioned a new type of vehicle that is efficient but powerful, zero-emission but fun to drive, petroleum-free but convenient to use, all because it is electric. That vision continues to guide the company. We are dedicated to making electric vehicles that people want to drive.
 
AC Propulsion designs and engineers motors, inverters, chargers, battery systems and complete vehicles, and conducts R&D programs for automotive OEMs and other clients in areas such as electric and hybrid vehicle development, battery testing, and hybrid power unit development. Our R&D and manufacturing facilities in San Dimas, California include an extensive power electronics and electric motor development laboratory, electronics assembly and test equipment, an automated battery test stand, a 200-horsepower motor and transmission dynamometer with automated data acquisition, a machine shop, a fabrication shop, a composite shop, and complete vehicle service bays.
AC Propulsion has recently introduced the eBox electric, an EV conversion equipped with the latest AC Propulsion technology, which will be available in limited numbers starting late 2006.
 
I hope auto companies such as BMW decide to go electric sooner rather than later. It is a major step to remove the basis for most contemporary wars. (They used to wage wars predominantly over trade.) It's past time we begin eliminateing this current "reason" for conflict.
 
Regards,
OW

#431 of 1398 Re: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible [circlew] by tagman

Feb 10, 2007 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: circlew (Feb 08, 2007 10:48 am)
Thank you OW. That'a terrific value, IMO. (the Vishnu mod)
 
Just a couple of questions for you. Is it a factory authorized modification? Added by the dealer? What happens to the factory warranty?
 
TagMan

#432 of 1398 Re: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible [tagman] by circlew

Feb 10, 2007 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: tagman (Feb 10, 2007 12:15 pm)
TM,
This is NOT authorized by the factory. Apparently, it is supposed to be non-detectable.
 
Here are some FAQ's.
 
link title
 
Regards,
OW

#433 of 1398 Re: MPG Question for any 335 owners... [dhanley] by kamdog

Feb 10, 2007 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: dhanley (Feb 09, 2007 1:21 pm)
I also care about fuel efficiency, just because I dont like having bad fuel economy in my face. I charge all my gas anyway, but I always keep track of my mpgs. So, please answer the question, what kind of mileage are people getting?

#434 of 1398 Re: yup [circlew] by david2008

Feb 10, 2007 (10:13 pm)

Replying to: circlew (Feb 09, 2007 6:55 am)
Hey everyone, quick question, probably a dumb one but kinda new to this thing,
 
what's the process of ordering a custom 335i? how long does it take, etc.? i'm not interested in the euro delivery option, but wanted to customize the car...
 
thanks!

#435 of 1398 Re: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible [circlew] by dhanley

Feb 11, 2007 (6:25 am)

Replying to: circlew (Feb 10, 2007 4:01 pm)
The vishnu mod is most certianly non non-detectable. If you blow up the engine, and the mod is there, they *will* find it. The "chip" is easy to yank out, so if you have only that, you can noramlize your car before service/repair. But the turbo plumbing mods, and pellet in the vacuum tube? Not so easy!

#436 of 1398 Re: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible [dhanley] by tagman

Feb 11, 2007 (9:57 am)

Replying to: dhanley (Feb 11, 2007 6:25 am)
The "chip" is easy to yank out, so if you have only that, you can noramlize your car before service/repair. But the turbo plumbing mods, and pellet in the vacuum tube? Not so easy!
 
That's my take on it. I do like the "plug & play" piggy back circuit... makes it relatively easy... but the rest is a different story.
 
With 91 octane (seasonal here in California), the Vishnu mod adds a maximum of only 20 hp to the 300 stock hp.
 
Still... for anyone wanting the nominal increase, the system is an obvious bargain, IMO.
 
TagMan

#437 of 1398 Re: BMW has lost its mind! [low_ball_88] by cosmas

Feb 15, 2007 (12:03 am)

Replying to: low_ball_88 (Jan 16, 2007 4:44 pm)
Who is you dealer so that I can get the same price?

#438 of 1398 Re: New E90 335i owner [habitat1] by movistar

Feb 15, 2007 (11:53 am)

Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 30, 2007 4:51 am)
While in college I did 150 in a stock 1994 RX-7 on I-10 coming from New Orleans you can hit 155 or more in this Bimmer.

#439 of 1398 Re: yup [david2008] by glh

Feb 15, 2007 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: david2008 (Feb 10, 2007 10:13 pm)
Go to the dealer, select the options/color you want, pay a deposit and wait for your car!! Once ordered you can actually get a production date.
 
Originally my car was scheduled to be produced in May, it has now moved up to the last week of March. Then another several weeks for it to get here.

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