It's so (relatively) cheap and most all new cars are terrible and only getting worse, so here we are.

But at just a lowly stage 1 I'm already quicker than an F-150 Lightning even in its best use case (full charge, not hot).

This upgrade should net me 0-60 in 3.3s and 1/4 mile in 11.5s @ 118 mph.

It sounds like a 2LT AWD with 19 inch wheels is the sweet spot for range, acceleration, & price.

I'm tempted to trade in our Bolt for one, but I'd rather not buy the first model year. I'm hoping the Equinox doesn't have software issues like the Blazer. Seems like they've ironed those out for the most part.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a60926272/2024-chevrolet-equinox-ev-test/

Tested: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Averages Out
Class-leading range and screen size balance out lazy acceleration and small cargo space.

• 285-319 miles of range
• 213-288 HP
• 150 KW fast charging
• Around 5,000 lbs
• 2LT FWD starts at $43k

Quote from: MrH on May 31, 2024, 07:18:53 AMNever thought we'd be at the point of Cougs putting big aftermarket turbos on a crossover

Gotta keep up with those Ford Lightnings

Never thought we'd be at the point of Cougs putting big aftermarket turbos on a crossover

Quote from: GoCougs on May 30, 2024, 01:18:32 PMThis first wave of the EV push has essentially already failed, dragged down in particular by the failure of autonomous driving.

The California and Biden push for EV dominance of the U.S. car market has been a failure but EV as a viable mode of automotive transportation for a substantial minority of the U.S. population has caused a paradigm shift for U.S. car culture.

I don't think autonomous driving has much to do with it. 

Quote from: Morris Minor on May 30, 2024, 03:36:02 PMIt would be nice if the beeps only happened when there were actual vulnerable people detected: walking, cycling, pushing shopping carts etc This would be something NHTSA could usefully do.

I suspect most modern cars/vehicles do internally to alert the driver.  Large trucks/buses or vehicles with blind spots can beep externally to warn pedestrians.

Quote from: r0tor on May 29, 2024, 12:21:16 PMHmmm..... I think I'll have to reword that just a bit

Well, I mean, obviously you know your wife better than I do, but I think I got it pretty spot on. But use your best judgment.

Quote from: CaminoRacer on May 30, 2024, 09:29:02 AMI'd disable any backup beeping speakers in a heartbeat.

It would be nice if the beeps only happened when there were actual vulnerable people detected: walking, cycling, pushing shopping carts etc This would be something NHTSA could usefully do.

APR finally released a stage 3 kit for the Audi B9/9.5 platform: https://www.goapr.com/products/engine_hardware/turbo/direct_turbocharger_replacement_systems/apr_stage_3_dtr8868_turbocharger_system_-_30t_ea839/parts/T4100001

I have an appointment scheduled for next Friday at my local tuner for the install. The stall also requires a TCU tune which reportedly also dramatically improves performance and feel.

Stay tuned!