Quite the change, but just picked my '05 Seaside #6 and love it.** Still trying to digest all the technical information on the various sites, but sadly am still reacting to the Energy display as opposed to anticipating it.
Anyway, couple of quick questions to start off, my dealer (Gettel in Bradenton, FL) neglected to insert the underbody plugs that came with the car; they're still in the glove box. Are they necessary to install? Also, on a few occasions, I have observed that the Energy display indicated the ICE off, however the engine was definitely still running. This has always occurred when idling around in a parking lot or other low speed, low load situations. Is an apparent display lag normal?
Next, are there any absolutes in terms of vehicle speed vs. ICE rpm? I sense different engine rpm's at otherwise identical flat road/same speed situations. Not sure if the rpm is increased based on battery level, or if I can just chalk it up to road surface and/or headwind component.
Lastly, not that I would EVER consider doing this, nor do I see any advantages to it (conversion losses), but would the car let you otherwise override the charging schedule of the HV battery by lightly applying the brakes when driving, thereby using regen against the ICE? Again, I'm just thinking through the various drive/charge scenarios and this kind of popped up in my head. I'm treating this car like it's fine china.
Thanks in advance,
Christopher
**In the end, I still kept the Vette; hedging my bet on love of technology over raw HP.
Anyway, couple of quick questions to start off, my dealer (Gettel in Bradenton, FL) neglected to insert the underbody plugs that came with the car; they're still in the glove box. Are they necessary to install? Also, on a few occasions, I have observed that the Energy display indicated the ICE off, however the engine was definitely still running. This has always occurred when idling around in a parking lot or other low speed, low load situations. Is an apparent display lag normal?
Next, are there any absolutes in terms of vehicle speed vs. ICE rpm? I sense different engine rpm's at otherwise identical flat road/same speed situations. Not sure if the rpm is increased based on battery level, or if I can just chalk it up to road surface and/or headwind component.
Lastly, not that I would EVER consider doing this, nor do I see any advantages to it (conversion losses), but would the car let you otherwise override the charging schedule of the HV battery by lightly applying the brakes when driving, thereby using regen against the ICE? Again, I'm just thinking through the various drive/charge scenarios and this kind of popped up in my head. I'm treating this car like it's fine china.
Thanks in advance,
Christopher
**In the end, I still kept the Vette; hedging my bet on love of technology over raw HP.