My wife bought me this toy Sparrow for my birthday. It is very well manufactured and looks as good as the real one. It is also rear-wheel-drive and front...
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Brad Parker
bjparker4
Apr 1, 2006 2:47 pm
Ed, I don't know who manufactured the toy Sparrow but I can't imagin they would have regulators on each tiny little battery. Can you make regulators that...
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Sarah Cooley
e_gizzmo
Apr 1, 2006 6:15 pm
If I wasn't absolutely sure this ia an April Fools joke I'd be green with jealousy :(. The mini Sparrow is far too cute. -- Sarah Cooley Gizzmoe #83...
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Edward Ang
edwardang
Apr 2, 2006 3:07 pm
And, you are absolutely right. It is sort of a tradition here (started by Davide) to post an April Fools photo on April Fool's Day. ;-) Ed Ang AIR Lab ...
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bortel
dan_bortel
Apr 3, 2006 1:36 am
I still want one of the two seater sparrows. Dan ... From: sparrow_ev@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sparrow_ev@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Edward Ang Sent: Sunday,...
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Dirk Bergstrom
kridx
Apr 3, 2006 9:22 pm
Back in November someone asked what Link 10 they needed to buy. I read the responses, but I'm still not sure what the answer is. So, rather than throwing...
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Dirk Bergstrom
kridx
Apr 3, 2006 9:22 pm
I have one dead battery (it's at 9V, and the rest are around 12.9). Where's the best place to buy a battery in Silicon Valley? Since I only need one, I'd...
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dobielustra
Apr 3, 2006 9:22 pm
http://www.cree.ch/ This company has been looking for a partner to put the "SAM" into production... Myers needs another product... This one's already been...
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dobielustra
Apr 3, 2006 9:35 pm
That doesn't include the batteries. (14x Hawker Genesis G12) If MM could get it to market even for $12-$15K, I think they would be a hot seller! The pricing...
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Ed
etcadman
Apr 4, 2006 12:02 pm
Dirk, Yes, this is the meter. There are several different flavors. http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/97/p/400/pt/5/product.asp ...
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sparrowowner
Apr 4, 2006 12:28 pm
... TRy looking under Files/Service then your particular build. Kilovak/DCP. You should be able to find a very close representation there. not an exact...
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Noel Adams
anbausa
Apr 4, 2006 2:48 pm
The problem with the SAM is that it tops out around 50 mph so it isn't usable on the freeway. Nice design for around town use though. Noel ... production... ...
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melaniemilner
Apr 4, 2006 7:09 pm
I'm looking for the front right OR left suspension, including a-arms, hub, knuckle, caliper assembly and disk brake. These do NOT need to be in working...
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franklindale2003
franklindale...
Apr 4, 2006 7:09 pm
I am changing the belt following directions in the database which are pretty good by the way and will take some pics to put up but I have a question. Awhile...
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Jamie Marshall (GAMES)
jamiebmarshall
Apr 4, 2006 8:29 pm
I'm pretty sure the duct is an intake to the motor. It brings fresh (not road dust filled) air down. The impeler on the drive side of the motor expels air. ...
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franklindale2003
franklindale...
Apr 4, 2006 8:48 pm
So you think the air flows the other way. Pulling air through the trunk through the controller space and out through the motor. ... the ... ...
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bortel
dan_bortel
Apr 4, 2006 9:42 pm
If it went the other way (sucking air up from below) you would end up with a lot of dirt in the Sparrow. The filter in the trunk has to be the intake. Dan ... ...
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w_satterfield
Apr 7, 2006 3:28 am
... My plastic duct is not attached to the motor either. It never occured to me that it should be attached. The vents on my motor were all taped shut. Wade...
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cheyda5120
Apr 12, 2006 12:37 am
I'd like to get in touch with the owner of a lime green Sparrow that was purchased in 2004. It's #158. Would anyone have contact information for the present...
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snoped001
Apr 12, 2006 1:15 am
... I have the contact info for #158...because it's me!!! Drop me an email at ckr1(at)aol.com if you would like. Thanks, Chad...
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franklindale2003
franklindale...
Apr 13, 2006 3:03 pm
On my yellow sparrow "twedy" #120 my dc-dc converter is mounted on the side of the controller with no heat sink on the converter. I was wondering how common...
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Davide Andrea
egroupsdavide
Apr 13, 2006 9:00 pm
... In mine it's mounted on a battery, under the hood. It does have a small (~ 3/8" thick) heat sink behind it. ... How did you determine that it's heat...
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Sharon F. Smith Kindron
sharonfsmith...
Apr 14, 2006 5:27 pm
Any ideas on any used Sparrows or MM NmG in Colorado? What is the going price for a new one?...
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Noel Adams
anbausa
Apr 14, 2006 8:03 pm
The only used sparrow I know of at the moment is one that ZAP has up in Santa Rosa. http://zapworld.com/cars/salecars.asp They are asking $16K for it which is...
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franklindale2003
franklindale...
Apr 15, 2006 6:12 pm
... on the ... but ... David, I was guessing it was heat related because it has never shut down on a trip this long before when it was cooler. I am printing...
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more_nudity
Apr 17, 2006 7:56 am
I found a site where they have a kit for hybrids. The kit uses solar panels to charge the cars batteries. What do you think of using solar panels on the...
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jbrecher@...
jlb8383
Apr 17, 2006 12:30 pm
I own a Fiero Destiny 2000 that was built with 7 solar cells on it. They don't supply but a small "trickle charge" for the car. Consider the amount of amps you...
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Jamie Marshall (GAMES)
jamiebmarshall
Apr 17, 2006 5:44 pm
Putting a solar panel on an ev is nice for the show factor, but has little to no affect on range. Since you will probably add drag, it may even remove range. ...
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more_nudity
Apr 17, 2006 6:13 pm
Here is the site I found http://www.solatecllc.com/products.htm The solar panels they use will not create drag and if it does it is so little that it would not...
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dwillems1
Apr 18, 2006 11:33 pm
Hello everyone. I'm new, but have followed the Sparrow with great interest back when Corbin Motors still made it. - What's the condensed version of what...
