Bolt!

Started by CaminoRacer, August 10, 2019, 05:39:57 AM

r0tor

The beloved ZF 8 speed actually requires you to crawl under the car and thread a bolt into the manual neutral override.

My old Ford Probe had a place by the shifter that you put the ignition key in to turn and put it into neutral... Gotta live "progress"
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Laconian

Do mechanical neutral modes even exist for electric cars? I would think that the inputs and outputs would be permanently and mechanically delitized meshed all the time.
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Soup DeVille

Quote from: CaminoRacer on August 31, 2019, 07:42:08 PM
This has an all-electric shifter so I don't think it has anything like that, unfortunately

What is it?
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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CaminoRacer

Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 01, 2019, 06:59:28 PM
What is it?

I don't really know what you're asking but here a picture of it. You can buy your own for $65

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Raza

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Eye of the Tiger

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CaminoRacer

Finally got the car back today. After a week and a half at the dealership and $665 later I have 2 keyfobs for the car. Jesus
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

12,000 RPM

Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 09, 2019, 09:42:01 PM
Finally got the car back today. After a week and a half at the dealership and $665 later I have 2 keyfobs for the car. Jesus
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CaminoRacer

The alarm/theft module had to be replaced because one of the circuits wasn't working so it wouldn't allow the key programming function to finish. $80 part, $500 in labor for everything. (diagnosis, replacing the module, and programming the keys)
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

NomisR

Did you get the false floor put in yet?

CaminoRacer

No. I might stop by the local dealership and show them the parts and see if they can swap one of the left side brackets for a right side bracket.

I did look and you do have to cut out the holes with a razor blade. Shouldn't be hard, and the holes are covered afterwards so if it's not pretty it's fine.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

giant_mtb

What is this false floor stuff?  I do not comprehend.  Where the spare tire is?  Or what.

SJ_GTI

Sounds like CaminoRacer is planning to become a drug runner for Mexican cartels.

CaminoRacer

Quote from: giant_mtb on September 10, 2019, 10:10:55 PM
What is this false floor stuff?  I do not comprehend.  Where the spare tire is?  Or what.

So there's the normal floor in the trunk. Under that is the charging cable and stuff (no spare tire though - they came with "self-sealing" tires instead). The false floor is a second floor panel that goes 6 inches above the normal floor, allowing you to have a 2 level trunk. That way you can store stuff underneath and leave the top completely open, giving you more cargo space.

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

Quote from: SJ_GTI on September 11, 2019, 06:27:16 AM
Sounds like CaminoRacer is planning to become a drug runner for Mexican cartels.

The El Camino would be even better for that. There's a "smuggler's box" under the front of the bed floor. El Caminos use the same floorpan as the Chevelle wagons, so there's a nice cubby behind the passenger compartment, between the floorpan and bed floor.

Apparently I only buy vehicles that are good for drug running.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

4 more SCCA events this year. I think I'll sign up for this weekend's and see how this thing does on the all-seasons. Luckily the current tires are Hankooks and seem better than the stock tires.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

I think I've realized why I like this car - it feels similar to my dad's VW Beetle. Small car, sits mostly upright, quick off the line, go-kart handling, and overall a very simple car (if you ignore the touchscreen infotainment). And they're both red!
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 28, 2019, 10:45:51 AM
I think I've realized why I like this car - it feels similar to my dad's VW Beetle. Small car, sits mostly upright, quick off the line, go-kart handling, and overall a very simple car (if you ignore the touchscreen infotainment). And they're both red!

It's because it's red.
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CaminoRacer

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 28, 2019, 11:50:49 AM
yes mostly the red

I used to have a red Plymouth Sundance, and I swear that was the fastest, and most fun car ever.
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veeman

The Chevy Bolt red is not so red as to attract unwanted police officer attention I think.  A shade darker.  Win win situation.

CaminoRacer

Let's move this thread to the EV section!
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

I'm very glad my GFCI outlet replacement is working normally now. No more worrying about the outlet staying on while charging, and I can even charge at 12 amps instead of 8 now. Cuts down the full charge time from 2.6 days to 1.7 days on the slow level 1 charger. We haven't really needed a level 2 charger at home. The daily commute isn't long enough to justify one, and we have other cars if we need to drive long distances multiple days in a row
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

AutobahnSHO

So over night would get you about 50 miles?

For me I could see full weekend charge then plug in right after work every day, about 12hrs every night plus I drive about 40-50 miles per day.
Will

CaminoRacer

With 120 volt, 8 amp charging, it's about 45 miles for 12 hours of charging. If you change the settings to charge at 12 amps, it's about 65 miles over 12 hours.

That's assuming an average of 3.8 miles per KW
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

AutobahnSHO

Do-able.....    I seriously do strongly consider a Bolt next. But that may be 2-10 years from now LOL...
Will

CaminoRacer

With a 220v charger it's only 8 hours for a full charge. I imagine all new garages will come with a 220v outlet in the next few years and old garages can be retrofitted for not much money
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

12,000 RPM

Anyone who needs a full charge every day shouldn't get an EV in the first place

I'm guessing the ~35 miles people drive every day will be doable in 2-3 hours max.
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