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pinballlooking · 03-09-17, 04:23 PM

I ordered my new tires for my Volt
Continental Truecontact Tire 215/55R17 Tire 94T
These tires have good reviews.
I hope I like them.

My Michelin defenders lasted 52K they were noisy and reduced range. I really did not like them.

Roostre · 03-09-17, 05:39 PM

Obviously inspired by Oilpan's trailer thread on Ecomodder;

Voltruk

bmxeroh · 03-13-17, 02:43 PM

Well, I bit the bullet on a brand new Volt at $29k Saturday. The used one was sold before I could trek up to the dealer (about 2 hours away), but at $29k I got a pretty decent price. First impressions are good. I didn't use a single drop of gas this morning on a 35 mile trip in to work, and I'm hoping I can get enough of a charge during the day to make it back just the same. It probably won't happen to day; our truck heater outlets apparently aren't grounded so it took me until after lunch to find an outlet near a door that was wired correctly. Now I'll have to try to talk corporate into an L2 charger for the couple of people here with PHEV's.

pinballlooking · 03-13-17, 03:20 PM

Congrats! On the new car. Post a picture of it.
You might be the first one on here that has a Gen 2 Volt.

I look forward to hearing how you like it and the EV miles you get.

bmxeroh · 03-13-17, 04:34 PM

All black, including interior. Comfort package which includes the heated seats and steering wheel. Now I just need to take a gander at this charger to determine if it's one of the clipper creek models that can do L2 charging as well. I know the 2016 chargers were, but I'm going to need to crack it open before I start making stupid dangerous adapters and whatnot.

bmxeroh · 03-13-17, 04:40 PM

So far, I love it. I was a little apprehensive after test driving a 2014 last week, as I've not driven an EV before then, but just a few quick jaunts around and I'm already pretty used it and mostly have the regen thing down. The thing certainly throws a ton of information at you which makes it very easy to tell how efficient you're being. I can't help but get the feeling that I'm getting ready to take part in some sort of covert op as I'm sneaking around not making a sound. It's almost surreal.

pinballlooking · 03-13-17, 04:42 PM

Nice looking car. I have heated seats but only front does yours have back heated seats?
That comfort package is worth it. Is it a LT or premier
I like the backup camera also.

I drive in L all the time to get more regen.

bmxeroh · 03-13-17, 09:09 PM

I don't believe the rear seats are heated. I was driving around today in low through the city and it definitely makes life a little easier. On a plus note I was able to take a peek at the innards of the charger that came with it, and it's the same clipper Creek unit from last year. So I make a quick death adapter to supply it 240vac, and it's happily humming along charging at L2 rates.

pinballlooking · 03-13-17, 09:47 PM

Good deal it is a clipper Creek. Post a image of you mod for someone else on here might want to do it. L2 charging is so much better.

bmxeroh · 03-14-17, 10:56 AM

It's not a mod to the actual charger per se. It's literally just an adapter from a 6-50 plug to a 5-15/20 plug. I've linked to an Etsy page where a guy (not me) makes them and sells them mostly just to not steal his picture or credit.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/3843905...level-2-charge

Credit goes to Chris TX on GM-Volt.com for all the initial legwork in early 2016. I believe the Etsy page is his as well.

03-09-17, 04:23 PM	#151
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03-09-17, 05:39 PM	#152
Roostre EcoLearner Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rocky Mtns Posts: 113 Thanks: 107 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	Did you see this? Obviously inspired by Oilpan's trailer thread on Ecomodder; Voltruk __________________ 2013 Volt Blackbird 2013 Volt Red (Sold 2012 Leaf) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Please don't use photobucket... there are a ton of good posts on here that make no sense because the picture is locked by photobucket's paywall.

03-13-17, 03:20 PM	#154
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Congrats! On the new car. Post a picture of it. You might be the first one on here that has a Gen 2 Volt. I look forward to hearing how you like it and the EV miles you get. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-13-17, 04:34 PM	#155
bmxeroh Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	All black, including interior. Comfort package which includes the heated seats and steering wheel. Now I just need to take a gander at this charger to determine if it's one of the clipper creek models that can do L2 charging as well. I know the 2016 chargers were, but I'm going to need to crack it open before I start making stupid dangerous adapters and whatnot. Attached Thumbnails

03-13-17, 04:42 PM	#157
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Nice looking car. I have heated seats but only front does yours have back heated seats? That comfort package is worth it. Is it a LT or premier I like the backup camera also. I drive in L all the time to get more regen. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-13-17, 02:43 PM	#153
bmxeroh Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Well, I bit the bullet on a brand new Volt at $29k Saturday. The used one was sold before I could trek up to the dealer (about 2 hours away), but at $29k I got a pretty decent price. First impressions are good. I didn't use a single drop of gas this morning on a 35 mile trip in to work, and I'm hoping I can get enough of a charge during the day to make it back just the same. It probably won't happen to day; our truck heater outlets apparently aren't grounded so it took me until after lunch to find an outlet near a door that was wired correctly. Now I'll have to try to talk corporate into an L2 charger for the couple of people here with PHEV's.

03-13-17, 04:40 PM	#156
bmxeroh Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	So far, I love it. I was a little apprehensive after test driving a 2014 last week, as I've not driven an EV before then, but just a few quick jaunts around and I'm already pretty used it and mostly have the regen thing down. The thing certainly throws a ton of information at you which makes it very easy to tell how efficient you're being. I can't help but get the feeling that I'm getting ready to take part in some sort of covert op as I'm sneaking around not making a sound. It's almost surreal.

03-13-17, 09:09 PM	#158
bmxeroh Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I don't believe the rear seats are heated. I was driving around today in low through the city and it definitely makes life a little easier. On a plus note I was able to take a peek at the innards of the charger that came with it, and it's the same clipper Creek unit from last year. So I make a quick death adapter to supply it 240vac, and it's happily humming along charging at L2 rates.

03-13-17, 09:47 PM	#159
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Good deal it is a clipper Creek. Post a image of you mod for someone else on here might want to do it. L2 charging is so much better. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-14-17, 10:56 AM	#160
bmxeroh Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	It's not a mod to the actual charger per se. It's literally just an adapter from a 6-50 plug to a 5-15/20 plug. I've linked to an Etsy page where a guy (not me) makes them and sells them mostly just to not steal his picture or credit. https://www.etsy.com/listing/3843905...level-2-charge Credit goes to Chris TX on GM-Volt.com for all the initial legwork in early 2016. I believe the Etsy page is his as well.