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    Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v) where are you putting your cell phone?

    I have mine mounted to the seat bolt on a gooseneck mount from Arkon ($29.95 from Amazon). I love it. With proper installment, it doesn't hit my...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 1, 2018 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    I don't have time to elaborate much, but I got it working, as of 10:41 am. July 16! I bought a local salvage battery from a 2005 with 100K+...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    I'm currently checking into salvage yards in the area. I've ordered 10 G2 cells from eBay. I'm going to go ahead with the G2 upgrade, but now,...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    I can order 36 of the cheaper cells @ $33 each ($1188 + tax = $1288.98) plus $6.14 shipping (not sure if they combine) = $221.04 (at most,...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 29, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    Chapman, I really appreciate that thoughtful response and the time you took to write it. I do think I may have "jumped the gun," so to speak....
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 29, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    I was considering that. I have some very clean copper pipe on hand (1" variety) that I was planning to use to fabricate the parts needed. I can...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    ... they're in the mail. I'll know as soon as they arrive. But that info really helps, so thanks again for the input! Trying to piece this puzzle...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    (usnavystgc): It is well documented on this site and I've personally read numerous examples of putting 2g modules into a 1g case. They will fit....
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    (Patrick Wong): 1. The 38 modules are connected in series. Hence the current outflow of 80A as cited in the case study applies to every module....
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    Ah, I see (I think). The voltage method of determining SOC is unreliable because a stated goal of battery manufacturers is to provide as steady a...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    Excellent. That gives me a good reference. So I guess my 3.7A charge rate was too high. I imagined it was low because others had stated a 1C rate...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    (Patrick Wong): There is no definitive link between a particular NiMH battery voltage and battery SOC. See for example: State of charge -...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    Thanks, Patrick. I was wondering what the upper end should be. I hope pushing my cells that high has not weakened them further. I know SOC is a...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    (From usnavystgc): Doof, Here's is some advice from a retired STGCS(SW). Slow down!!!. And I know you think its going super slow already. The...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery rebuild on a dead 2002 Prius (NHW11)--Mixing Gen 2 with Gen 1

    (also from Patrick Wong): As I previously stated, you have an incorrect concept: that SOC is directly proportional to battery voltage where 0%...
    Post by: TheDoof, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion