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12-24-2008, 02:28 PM
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 Hi,The drive shafts themselves will be fine, and the fact that you can see the rubber CV boots will be a plus -- when they get close to failing, you can replace them before they fail and expose the CV joint to dirt -- which will kill them. I'm glad this question has been settled -- and I'm glad to be proven correct! http://apteraforum.com/showthread.php?p=17217#post17217 Last edited by NeilBlanchard : 12-24-2008 at 02:46 PM. 
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12-24-2008, 03:58 PM
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First off. Hi Steve!! A few more posts and you will graduate from being a junior member! Come on, give us a little more info. You know you wanna.
Second. Wow. Front wheel drive! I remember the speculation when those cell-phone pictures came out. I didn't really put much stock in it. Seemed like a MAJOR change to be making so late in the game. The arguments in favor and against seemed pretty good. But, it just seemed so unlikely. However, the advantages in handling and regen braking are manifest. This is huge! I am so excited. Go Aptera!
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12-24-2008, 04:48 PM
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That's the key element a lot of people here were missing: the switch wasn't "late in the game" at all
 Aptera has good reasons for keeping things quiet for now, but they're developing one heck of a car. Steve, keep doing your part to change the world -- we wish you nothing but the best! - Karen (posting from my oil-CEO father's house)
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12-24-2008, 05:45 PM
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I always did have my concerns about the all weather capabilities of the Aptera in RWD form, but in my location, it wouldn't have been a problem. Also for longevity of the electric drivetrain, the long driveshafts will twist/flex somewhat and act as a buffer to ease stress on the electric motor. I was curious as to why the ride height was changed. All I can think is that it was to put the Aptera's nose/tail at heights relative to other cars, or to accomodate for the seat cushion base's bolstering and being able to get in and out easier.
Steve, thanks for being here. I understand the silence, and the need for it. It just frustrates a lot of us. Now that the secret is out, and the FWD version is it, How about some test drives in the old type 1e? Maybe get some good press out of it by auctioning off test rides for charity? I'd pay $$$ for a 15min test ride with the Aptera founder in the 1e.
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12-24-2008, 06:04 PM
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FWD. Huh.
I. Was. Wrong. JimmyD
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#39
12-24-2008, 06:20 PM
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Simple explanation for the height change. Height had to be lowered in order to have the drive axles operating at as low an angle as practical. CV joints to allow for the shaft to be at an angle, but they still work best at zero degrees (straight in).
I still wonder (hope) if they made the front wheel track a few inches narrower along with the lower height. J.P.
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12-24-2008, 07:32 PM
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Good sleuth work indeed! The PM video where the rwd system was revealed aired on January 07, 2008. I still like the simple setup though.
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