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Posted by: alpha434 Feb 7 2007, 09:27 PM

Where can I get one. Aftermarket? For a kit car...

Posted by: Mueller Feb 7 2007, 09:56 PM

I couldn't imagine an aftermarket one being affordable, you best option is to grab one from a wreckers, I wouldn't think there would be much demand for used ones....

Posted by: bondo Feb 7 2007, 10:00 PM

Snowmobiles, subaru justy, toyota prius... I'm sure there are others.

Posted by: ws91420 Feb 7 2007, 10:19 PM

some saturn vue 2wd

Posted by: RockinOldSchool Feb 7 2007, 10:34 PM

was also available on the nissan murano (optional)

nissan has used them on several other cars elsewhere around the world and quite a few of them can be found in the shops of engine importers.

Posted by: bondo Feb 7 2007, 10:37 PM

Have you ever driven a vehicle with a CVT? It's kind of unnerving. Not something I would choose without a very good reason.

Posted by: jd74914 Feb 7 2007, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(bondo @ Feb 7 2007, 11:37 PM)

Have you ever driven a vehicle with a CVT? It's kind of unnerving. Not something I would choose without a very good reason.

Its a very interesting sensation. My Dad's new Freestyle has one and it has a very unique driving style. I do like it better than normal auto though

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 7 2007, 11:09 PM

its a constant "clutch is slipping" feeling.

nissan murano, maxima's, altimas all have em as options.
satturn vue 2wd and some AWD....

Posted by: burton73 Feb 8 2007, 12:09 AM

You guys do not know what a high performance CVT is to drive. My Lexus GS 400h has 340HP and when you punch it the electric motors just move it with no gears shifting 0 to 60 in 5.2 sec. It is instant power at any speed. Not sure if it is the motors or the combo. I am very impressed with the car. As impressed as I was with my first 70 911s It handles great as well. This year they come out with the 600ls. 430hp 4 wheel motors.

Bob

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Feb 8 2007, 04:39 PM

electric motors are VERY high in instantaneous torque. the Toyota synergy drive cars (your Lexus) can be tweeked to be even faster but teh economy benefits drop off rather steep. the current draw is exponential

Posted by: ArtechnikA Feb 8 2007, 06:23 PM

the new MINI's auto is a CVT. fewer than 5% of MINI's are delivered with the CVT auto...

Posted by: bondo Feb 8 2007, 06:26 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 7 2007, 10:09 PM)

You guys do not know what a high performance CVT is to drive. My Lexus GS 400h has 340HP and when you punch it the electric motors just move it with no gears shifting 0 to 60 in 5.2 sec. It is instant power at any speed. Not sure if it is the motors or the combo. I am very impressed with the car. As impressed as I was with my first 70 911s It handles great as well. This year they come out with the 600ls. 430hp 4 wheel motors.

Bob

Hybrids with a CVT are cheating.

I doubt he's making a hybrid kit car.

Posted by: alpha434 Feb 8 2007, 11:58 PM

Yeah. I was looking at Nissan's toroidal drive...

But those god-forsaken electric motors are damn skippy. Drove a Tesla a while back. . .

Damn fast.

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