Svandamme, you've just listed off all my goals for this car once I get it up and running. Clogging up the radiator ports and engine bay underside was actually an idea that came to me this weekend. Turns out the motor only need a 3 inch diameter tube for cooling air, so I can really make the car more aerodynamic. I was sorta pondering putting a GTS Hood Scoop on and having that be the only air intake on the thing buttt, we'll see.
Weight reduction is something I also want to tackle, and solar panels too. Solar is unfortunately not even close to able to power the car, but having a trickle charge in a parking lot and getting a few more miles would certainly be nice.
Ohhh the plans I have. But first things first - I need batteries and a running car! THEN comes the performance and bonus range and speed!
And come they will.
Drive is via the old driveshaft and tranny. Costs are looking to be 2000ish for the whole job, including car, but I have been blessed with sponsors and the like. It would probably be 6000ish otherwise. I encourage you to check out the site for details, I have some schnazzy pics!
-Jeff