Comments on: Driving Day 47: Machala to Piura

By: Gustavo Garcia

Gustavo Garcia — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:26:19 +0000

Hi Alex,

Thank you very much for your explanation.

Best regards,

By: admin

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:53:59 +0000

Hi Gustavo,

You are right, for long distance drives we remove the rear wing as it improves our range significantly, especially when we are cruising at higher speeds. Stability is unaffected at normal (legal) road speeds, and only if you are cornering very fast on a tight curve is the wing necessary for this car. Remember that it is a lot heavier than a normal Radical…

Best,

Alex

By: Gustavo Garcia

Gustavo Garcia — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:29:21 +0000

I do not know what I lost, but can anyone tell me what happened with the rear spoiler? I can see in the latest pictures that you are going without it.
¿How the car behaves with this new condition?
¿do you have more autonomy instead off stability on curves?
Drive safe, Good luck.
Regards,

By: Bernie Buchanan

Bernie Buchanan — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:37:29 +0000

Well well, I met you boys on day seven of your trip way back in Smithers BC Canada. and now your onto day 48 I was inpresed then now iam totaly astounded. When you get back home, I hope you are able to get it onto the market
no matter what body style you use i will buy one. you have proved to me that electric cars are the way of the future. Bernie Buchanan BC Canada

By: Charles H Schulmann

Charles H Schulmann — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:25:51 +0000

Dear RGET ,
we have seen the Disaster Day video .
The spectrum of emotions which were captured on camera
has been expertly executed driving us to a standstill with
a gamut of sympathy and shock , where dreams and expectations flashed
past to an abrupt end …… temporarily , when the team slowly sprung
into action to save the situation as the enormity unfolded itself
and the sense of survival grabbed a foot hold in everybody’s heart
and mind without ignoring the recriminations that were spent , to
let steam out – very normal .
Nevertheless , we witnessed later how everybody rallied together to
restore the SRzero and all the dreams which must be acknowledged and
complimented and perhaps-maybe bar the expenses and the delays the
SRzero team is better for it , while you proved that the EV was
repairable and without ignoring the tremendous generous support
that you received from the people in the different countries – it would
be unfair if these countries were named and one was left out .

Furthermore , if the EV is going to play an important role in
transportation , it is necessary to test and assess the feasible
outcome of all possible eventualities – of which many different
incidents have already been successfully resolved by the team which
hopefully has been recorded to provide an extensive profile and
prospectus of the SRzero .
We are inspired with what we have witnessed and we salute you all
with admiration from Ladysmith ( Kwazulu Natal ) in South Africa ,
Charles and friends .

By: Charles H Schulmann

Charles H Schulmann — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:34:59 +0000

Dear RGET ,
had a peek at the latest posted photos – great to see
a reaffirmation of the tightly knit team which you have .
Finally we were able to see and appreciate what the crash box
was all about – wow – our compliments for all the repairs done
on the go , which includes the body work , the respective paint
job and stickers including the appropriate “ Electrico ” label
at the back of the SRzero .
While the photos could be deceiving that the rear wheels’ camber
seem to be slightly negative adding more tyre resistance on the
road , which may demand more energy .
The scenery is simply spectacular and we beg for more .
Our best regards from Ladysmith ( Kwazulu Natal )
South Africa , Charles and friends .

By: Charles H Schulmann

Charles H Schulmann — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:34:51 +0000

Dear RGET ,
welcome into the Southern Hemisphere – officially .
Hopefully you will have the opportunity to hear and see
some of the traditional music through dance like the Fandango
a traditional dance and the Marinera which is the National Dance
of Peru which is a romantic couple’s dance .

Do the tires show any particular signs of wear and tear ,
because if the electrical and mechanical drive train with
the respective control , was not compromised in the accident ,
then tire pressures , wheel balancing , wheel alignment and
the aerodynamic configuration could contribute to reduced
efficiency , although 20 % seems high .
Is the battery pack holding the charge and is it possible
to do a short experiment to establish output current with
work done by the SRzero how does it compare with the data
collection from the past – typically thinking aloud as usual ?
We nevertheless believe that you will unplug the problem
and of course we are curious to learn what it was .

We wish you all a wonderful drive through Peru , from
Ladysmith ( Kwazulu Natal ) , South Africa ,
Charles and friends .