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After cleaning up my garage I have discovered a Sparrow cover. This is the standard California Car Company Sparrow Cover. It is used but in perfect condition. ...
Alastair Dodwell
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Aug 2, 2005
6:01 pm
18676
Is it the ARGG for the Jellybean or the ASSQ for the Hatchback? Inquiring minds might want to know ... used but in...
Brian
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Aug 2, 2005
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18677
My latest Sparrow battery experiments: (NiCd BB600 cells) ...
John G. Lussmyer
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Aug 3, 2005
12:46 am
18678
I'm going to try running my Sparrow on BB600 NiCd cells. 137 of them to be exact. So the pack will be: NiCd Optima YT 164V 156V (nominal) 452...
John G. Lussmyer
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Aug 3, 2005
2:36 am
18679
Mostly I'm curious how you intend to charge them. All the discussion on the EV List makes me think you must have a complex BMS in the works. Will you need to...
Jake Oshins
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Aug 3, 2005
4:08 am
18680
... They aren't that picky on charging, just don't leave them to boil for hours on end. I'll be using a PFC-20, and possibly an external timer. I have a...
John G. Lussmyer
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Aug 3, 2005
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18681
There seems to be no signs of life from this company as evidenced by the lack of any news about the company and no activity on their Web site or on this...
tomshay
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Aug 3, 2005
6:01 am
18682
No way.... there's a ton of stuff going on… I just put up an August Newsletter for Dana… check it out! www.MyersMotors.com Thanks, Terry BTW for those who...
Terry Shaw
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Aug 3, 2005
12:39 pm
18683
... I did see and enjoy the newsletter. It was interesting to read about the problems they encountered trying to produce Sparrows. The trip to Africa was...
tomshay
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Aug 3, 2005
7:43 pm
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... To avoid the FLASH hassles, here it is, sans theology. Davide " Our Year in Review by Dana S. Myers Founder, Myers Motors It is a year this month (July)...
Davide Andrea
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Aug 3, 2005
8:37 pm
18685
Maybe this blog will give the ungrateful Corbin haters an idea of the s*** Corbin went though making these vehicles we drive. hmmm ... From: "tomshay"...
W&DJS
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Aug 3, 2005
8:39 pm
18686
I have purchased two belts, one from Myers and one from Chain Drives Inc. in L.A. Myers was 113.00+change. Chain Drives $87.00+change. Both the same size as...
W&DJS
elmerpickleyo
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Aug 3, 2005
11:50 pm
18687
A little write-up I did on modifying the sparrow's turn signal lights to give brighter brake lights without dimming the turn signals, and add marker lights as...
Phil Salkie
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Aug 4, 2005
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18688
Gosh, I love driving my Sparrow around. She's so quick and nimble, and I really like trading smiles with everyone... except I don't get smiles when I get...
Robert van de Walle
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Aug 5, 2005
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I should have mentioned that the modification can be done easily by removing the carpeted lid that covers the rear high-voltage compartment, and that all you...
Phil Salkie
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Aug 5, 2005
12:46 pm
18690
Just got back from Washington/Canadian border where I picked up "Sparky".. That was 4,800 miles in six days,,and a few tires also..And yes,, as you people have...
electrowe
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Aug 8, 2005
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hi folks does anyone know what happened to the sparrows that were imported into the uk. i drove one of these little beauts for demo purposes in 2002 i think...
stephen889490
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Aug 10, 2005
2:35 pm
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Has anyone had any expierence insuring through Auto Owners ??? or,,, can anyone give me some of the companies that are insuring now so that I can get some info...
electrowe
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Aug 11, 2005
12:42 pm
18693
Hi, I am using Allstate and am paying about $450/year. I have the maximum coverage in terms of medical & comprehensive etc. Contact me next week if you have...
Dave
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Aug 11, 2005
3:22 pm
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Is anyone using the V10 version of the charger? I believe it's supposed to be identical to the original (V8?) version that Corbin had put in most Sparrows,...
Chris Worthington
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Aug 12, 2005
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A customer of mine have had it for the past 10 months. The V10 seems to fix the battery heat problem by pulsing in equalization phase. His pack is now at...
Edward Ang
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Aug 12, 2005
4:26 am
18696
I just got insured for my ride through State Farm, with Hera Gutierrez. $410/year, Bay Area rates for full coverage. I've got a spotless driving record. Your...
Robert van de Walle
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Aug 12, 2005
3:34 pm
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Thanks for the feedback Ed. Of course reports of how many miles a pack lasted should be taken with a grain of salt. I have 7000 miles on the original pack, but...
chrisdw@...
frejnar
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Aug 12, 2005
3:45 pm
18698
I have decided to part with my Sparrow. My economic situation has changed, (job loss). It is a 2000, hatchback with just over 2,000 miles on it. New battery...
Garey Bittenbender
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Aug 12, 2005
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18699
... I would guess that your trip is at something like 35mph? -- John G. Lussmyer mailto:Cougar@... Dragons soar and Tigers prowl while I...
John G. Lussmyer
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Aug 12, 2005
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18700
NO John it is an average of 50 mph....
Garey Bittenbender
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Aug 12, 2005
7:57 pm
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Dear Garey, I bought my Sparrow a year ago. Like yours it is also a 2000. It was a purple 'pizza but' and had only 2,030 miles on it. Also, the batterys were...
W&DJS
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Aug 12, 2005
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Bryce, May I say you got a good deal? Seriously, the are only about 270 in the universe. Garey's asking price seems reasonable to me especially when the...
Edward Ang
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Aug 12, 2005
8:56 pm
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Dear Bryce, Glad you got such a good deal. Mine is doing well and I think my Price is fair. I saw on this list only a month ago a unit sold for right around ...
Garey Bittenbender
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Aug 12, 2005
9:36 pm
18704
Very true. Its ironic, I just walked outside to my Sparrow about a minute ago and my back tire is flat. It has a huge nail in it. haha ... From: "Edward Ang"...
W&DJS
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