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20357
Hi, I am in the process of trying to disassemble the rear axle. So far we have milled off the "Big Nut" and tried to tap the area under the nut to pull out the...
eino_lindfors
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Apr 1, 2007
3:14 pm
20358
Hey All, There is a great article about electric race cars in the latest (May) issue of Car and Driver magazine. And what is even better is a picture of my ...
bortel
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Apr 3, 2007
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20359
I'm a reporter for Crain's Waste News, an environmental business publication. I'm writing a feature story about the NmG, focusing on its environmental...
Bruce Geiselman
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Apr 3, 2007
4:28 pm
20360
I am looking for a set of 6 airlabcorp vreg voltage regulators. If you have some or know where I can purchase them, please contact me offline. Thank you. ...
mousepotatobyday
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Apr 3, 2007
7:36 pm
20361
I've had one of these vehicles for 5 years and drive it occasionally. If you are looking at the total environmental effects I think you should look at the cost...
Marshall Bonnie
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Apr 4, 2007
3:40 am
20362
Hi what is the range that you get? it more than 30 miles? i am looking to buy it fomr Myers Motors. and is it worth getting one? Thank you...
tom
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Apr 4, 2007
11:19 am
20363
We currently have an NmG and plan to own it for a very long time. It is driven every day. We would be happy to participate. BTW... lead acid batteries are...
Heidi & Ken Thomas
tweetybirdev
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Apr 4, 2007
1:39 pm
20364
Hey There, I totally agree; My Sparrow (Original Corbin, #105) is driven daily on a relatively long commute (24 miles each way, charging twice a day), and...
Drew Fitting
caponedog2000
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Apr 4, 2007
2:52 pm
20365
... looking to buy it fomr Myers ... Hi Tom, Our NmG is drive every day to work and errands. We usually put about 30 miles on it each day, but, it gets...
Heidi & Ken Thomas
tweetybirdev
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Apr 4, 2007
4:09 pm
20366
I used to go 25 miles with no problem. When I tried do a round trip (50 miles), I made it, but I think I damaged the batteries. After 25 miles, the gauge would...
Phil Seyer
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Apr 4, 2007
4:44 pm
20367
... At what speed? That makes a HUGE difference in range. My 27 mile commute at 45-60mph killed a pack in 3 months. If you only did 25mph, there wouldn't be a...
John G. Lussmyer
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Apr 4, 2007
4:55 pm
20368
Hey, Yeah, that's my experience, too... 24 miles (twice a day, charging each time) at about 60MPH, and I was told that (regardless of the inaccurate eMeter...
Drew Fitting
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Apr 4, 2007
5:09 pm
20369
Hills make a huge difference too. My commute to work involves a two- mile solid uphill climb through traffic that accelerates from about 45mph at the bottom...
jakeoshins
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Apr 4, 2007
5:38 pm
20370
I was doing 70 mph most of the way on the freeway from San Francisco to San Mateo taking highway 280 or 101. Had to climb a mountain to get back home. ... ...
Phil Seyer
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Apr 4, 2007
6:39 pm
20371
This morning my turn signals stopped working. I'm assuming it's the flasher unit and not the lights, because all the lights work when the lever is put on right...
Ken Hix
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Apr 4, 2007
6:56 pm
20372
There is a build order gong in for this anyone interested please let both Lee and myself know. Lee's email is _leeahart@..._ ...
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Apr 4, 2007
9:03 pm
20373
I just got the word back from Hudson Shell in Menlo Park that our Sparrow needs a new Rear Brake Caliper and Rear Rotor. I placed a call to Myers Motors (left...
brian_kaplan2001
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Apr 5, 2007
8:11 pm
20374
Ken, It's under the front hood very near the windshield washer fluid bottle. It is recessed into the fender well, with the two wire tabs pointing up. I put...
John Burke
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Apr 6, 2007
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20375
Ken, My turn signal flasher unit is up under the dash, just to the left of the steering column. It was quite easy to get to. I replaced mine with one that...
w_satterfield
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Apr 6, 2007
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20376
Thanks guys for the info. I'll check both places this weekend. Ken ... when the...
Ken Hix
skeet1111
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Apr 6, 2007
3:26 pm
20377
I have a complete swing arm assembly off my Pizza Butt that you can have if you can have someone pick it up in the Los Angeles. I don't know how I'd be able to...
Ken Hix
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Apr 6, 2007
3:38 pm
20378
Ken, Thanks for the generous offer. I must admit that I know almost nothing about the Sparrow. When the mechanic says I need a "new rear rotor and rear brake...
brian_kaplan2001
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Apr 9, 2007
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20379
Can anyone help out here? If so, please contact Lawrence directly. Dan ... From: Lawrence Rhodes [mailto:primobassoon@...] Sent: Monday, April 09,...
bortel
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Apr 9, 2007
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20380
We are trying to resurect Corbin # 737138 and would like to have whatever is available for owners and shop manuals. Any help or leads you can provide will be...
danshan275
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Apr 10, 2007
5:18 pm
20381
... There are some files in the files area with repair info. You can also just describe the problems here and people will try to help solve them. -- John G....
John G. Lussmyer
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Apr 10, 2007
5:42 pm
20382
... Please see the Sparrow wiki: http://enviromotors.com/wiki/ The password for editing is: sparrownaut D'de...
Davide Andrea
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Apr 10, 2007
5:58 pm
20383
Hi Daniel, Where are you located? If there are other Sparrow/NmG owners in your area they might be able to help you sort it out. Plus it's sometimes easier to ...
bortel
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Apr 10, 2007
10:56 pm
20384
Hello, Thank you for your prompt reply. We are in Sebastopol, CA about an hour north of San Francisco. Daniel ... From: sparrow_ev@yahoogroups.com...
Daniel Shanahan
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Apr 11, 2007
2:30 am
20385
Dear Sparrow Friends, I know one of you out there knows how to help me get Hydro (#252) back on the road. I am not technical, so your help is invaluable. ...
brian_kaplan2001
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Apr 11, 2007
4:07 pm
20386
Brian, Replacing the rear brake rotor on a corbin axle is very difficult because you must take off the axle and the dreaded tapper nut. I would make sure you...
Brad Parker
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Apr 12, 2007
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