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TESLA DRIVING DAYTONA ROAD COURSE
Thanks to Rattlesnake Electric Sport for bringing me out to wheel their wild Tesla Model 3 Performance race car around the Daytona Road Course, for the NASA National Championships Time Trial competition! Official time 2m03s
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Tesla Record Sonoma Raceway 1:49.2 Onboard
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After some adjustments to the car, we dropped our track record for the Tesla during NASA's TTEV event at Sonoma Raceway. This was our first lap of the day, and we set a much cleaner lap the following session (less understeer and no T6 dive bomb), but the track conditions had already fallen off and we were not able to beat this time from the morning session... We will be back next month to do it...
Tesla Track Record - Thunderhill Bypass P3D 1:58.91
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First time driving the modified Rattlesnake 3PD at Thunderhill. We believe this is the first Tesla to lap Thunderhill in less than 2 minutes. This was the first clear lap of the weekend, and a few sessions later with more experience, we still could not beat this initial lap from the Saturday morning shakedown! Three seconds faster than our stock baseline set the previous month. Set during a NAS...
Tesla Track Record - P3D Sonoma 1:51.88
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First shakedown of the Rattlesnake / Mountain Pass Performance / TC Design Model 3 Performance. We believe this is the track record for a production EV, set during a NASA TTE competition event. We had other issues (why I am checking center dash frequently!), so I forgot to set the compression and rebound damping to track settings (300% stiffer). Excited to come back and go faster. Driver: Matt ...
Are EV's Fun to Drive?
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In this video, we compare a manual transmission gas car against an EV, and compare how many driver inputs each car used on a typical Sunday drive. Can the EV keep up with the high engagement value of the stick shift? Music: Break Point by Vendredi soundcloud.com/vendrediduo Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/-break-point Music promoted by Audi...
NASA Spec Miata - Sonoma Raceway 08/2020
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After having a few problems with our car (knock sensor) in Race 1 and 2, we started in 3rd place for the final race. As always, turned into some great clean racing with NASA Norcal!!!
EASY DIY DIRT BIKE TRAILER - LESS THAN $400
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Today we show you how to build a dirt bike trailer for less than $400. This can be done with the simplest of tools (electric drill and some wrenches), and can be built over the course of the weekend with minimal knowledge. The design can easily be adapted to carry two dirt bikes. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram/Facebook @ecobrap Parts list below! Trailer: www.harborfreight.com...
Towing with a Kia Niro EV - Walkthrough
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In this video, we answer some FAQ's about our fully electric towing setup, and walk you through the modifications we did to make this possible. Subscribe!!! Parts: Curt Class III Hitch www.etrailer.com/Trailer_Hitch/Curt/C13329.html Hitch Clamp www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZ25Y26/ Tongue Weight Ball Mount www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J5YMLD1/ 4 Pin Trailer Harness - Kia Niro www.etrailer.com/C...
Kia Niro EV - Airlift 1000 Suspension Install
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Installation video: How to install an Airlift 1000 kit on a Kia Niro EV. We used Airlift PN 60901 (link below), and it works well. www.amazon.com/Air-Lift-60901-Universal-Spring/dp/B018O94MMK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=airlift 60901&qid=1584733153&s=automotive&sr=1-1 PN 60902 might be a better fit (one inch longer), but will be MUCH more frustrating to install, and might require you to drop the suspen...
Electric Towing Episode 1 - 100MPG Equivalent
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In this episode of Ecobrap, we try out our fully electric tow vehicle for the first time! 160 mile round trip to our monthly NASA Racing event! Get ready for some astonishing efficiency numbers! Car: 2019 Kia Niro EV Trailer: Vintage Single Axle Car Hauler (Steel) Towing Weight: 3200lbs Music: Joakim Karud - Ocean (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: ...
Thunderhill Backwards (Llihrednuht) - Spec Miata Fast Lap
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Hop onboard the Ecobrap Spec Miata for a lap around Thunderhill Raceway backwards! Also known as "Llihrednuht". Turns a simple flowing track into a relatively technical one! This was the final lap of a 30 minute race during a 100 degree day, as we tried to catch the leader.
Racing Thunderhill Backwards - We Finally Cooked Our Tires!
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In this episode, we get to run Thunderhill Raceway BACKWARDS (also known as Llihrednuht). We also finally cooked our first set of tires, and had to switch to our second set for 2019! Great racing with NASA Norcal! Lodhi by Pali Gap soundcloud.com/pali_gap Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/lodhi-pali-gap Music promoted by Audio Library ua-cam....
Kia Niro EV - Hitch Installation!
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Curt Class III Hitch Installation on a 2019 Kia Niro EV. Yes, you may be able to re-use the undertray, but involves cutting a lot of material. We preferred to keep it intact in case we ever remove the hitch. Curt Hitch Bought off ETrailer: www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Kia/Niro/2019/C13329.html?VehicleID=201960527
Smog Testing our Race Car - High Flow Catalytic Converter
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In this episode we test a few elements of our high flow catalytic converter on our race car: 1. Cost 2. Power Loss 3. Emissions Reduction We were in for some good news, bad news, and a sliver of hope! Make sure to like and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates @ecobrap Music: Before Sunset by Soyb soundcloud.com/soybmusic Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported...
Ecodiesel 20MPG While Towing - AFTER FCA Emissions Update (AEM)
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This was our first trip towing after our Ram received the emissions update from FCA, so we were curious to see if our fuel mileage or driveability would change at all. We were in for a surprise! Like and Subscribe for more! Truck: 2016 Ram Ecodiesel 1500 HFE Trailer: 2007 Montrose Enclosed Aluminum Car Hauler Towing: 1600lb Trailer 2200lb Race Car 500lbs tools/gear Feather by Waywell soundcloud...
Racing on Old Tires! - Ecobrap Racing S1E4
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Racing on Old Tires! - Ecobrap Racing S1E4
3 Car Battle for the Lead at Sonoma Raceway
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3 Car Battle for the Lead at Sonoma Raceway
Spec Miata Rain Race - Sonoma Raceway
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Spec Miata Rain Race - Sonoma Raceway
Racing from Last to First?! - IN THE RAIN
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Racing from Last to First?! - IN THE RAIN
RACING FROM LAST PLACE - Ecobrap Racing Episode 1
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RACING FROM LAST PLACE - Ecobrap Racing Episode 1
hi, great video, do you think this could work with a 2021 Kia e-niro? (here in the uk the e-niro became the niro ev back in 2021, I have the older e-niro - not sure if that was the same in other geos). My needs are purely to be able to tow a boat from a parking bay to a launch slip, a few hundred yards and back rather than full open road towing. Boat + trailer/engine is approx 1800lbs. Guess I'm not sure how the e-niro differs from the niro ev in the ability to mount the hitch. Don't really want to have to change my car! thanks
Why are you not using the loading ramp in the thumbnail. You got wood decking there instead of the ramp
Sweet! I need a small trailer for 69 CB350 to take to Vintage shows. Thank you for this video!
Hello @ECOBRAP! Do you think 2 bikes like the one you have would fit side by side on this trailer? Even if it's a tight squeeze
Do you still use this? How has it held up?
Thank you so much for this video!!! I really want my regen to do all my braking until I actually press on the brake pedal. And I don't want to keep messing with the brake balance to make this happen. So I plan to install a Road Master RM-751000 auxiliary brake pedal switch. It aims a IR signal at the fire wall so there's no messing with extra brackets under the dash.
If I understand your video right, the brake controller does not actuate the trailer brakes when the brake lights come one. The trailer brakes are only proportional to the brake pedal, correct?
I actually like the channel used as a ramp better for where the bike rides
So, you didn’t really build a trailer. You bought a Chinese made trailer and screwed stuff to it. HF is trash. Thumbs down.
Cool video. I learned several things about towing. Thanks for sharing!
Is there a difference between the PHEV and the EV in terms of being able to tow?
Hey, meet you today at Metcalf 😎 Cool video, helped me to decide on trailer.
my 5sfe is faster, stock?
Do you or have you heard about someone towing with a Kia Niro Hybrid by any chance? I'm thinking of building a lightweight trailer, approx 1000lbs or less, all together. I just want to know if its possible, my hybrid is 2018
I did almost exactly this but with wood instead of the aluminum ramps/u-channel. Only other thing is I added some round eye tie downs. Didn't really like sticking my hooks into the holes in the frame and also my pro-taper tie downs have the carabiners which are nice. Pulls my WR250R just fine in my 6 speed Mazda 3 and I'm still averaging 30-31 mpg 😁
Side note: if you use the Harbor freight trailer, grab a tube of red Loctite. Apply it to the threads of the bolts and torque them appropriately. The Loctite dries and works like a glue to keep the nuts on the bolts. That will ensure that your bolts don't come loose.
Does red Loctite work with nylock nuts?
How does this trailer do in the highway? Very similar one for sale near me and I will be doing a lot of highly driving with it since I race
Ha I know that trailer. Looks just like the harbor freight trailer I was looking at doing the same thing to. Been trying to find a light weight dirt bike hauler and they don't seem to make 'em. Only thing I might do different is northern tools sells an aluminum framed version of the same trailer, little bit more expensive but might not rust out either.
I watched your videos very interesting thank you for all the info , do you still tow with the niro and no problem towing with the cars.
200 to weld in a new cat lmfao. Should be about 50
nah 200 abt right
Can’t you partially inflate them to keep them from making noise?
I bought the hitch you linked in the description. Basically none of the holes line up. Not even close. Etrailer website even says it fits a niro but excludes hybrid and ev.
thank you forthe info according to you how much can you tow in pounds with kia niro ev 2021.
Excellent. Thank you!
merci les info d' apres vous jusqu' a combien ont peut remorquer en livres avec le niro ev 2021 merci.
This is a great video. After watching I decided to take it a step further with Harbor Freights longer 84" ramps to accommodate my street motorcycles up to 1200cc's. Shortened one loading ramp to use as the actual rear loading ramp, it bolts down to avoid rattling when moving. Paid special attention to the location for the wheel chock so 400cc and 1200cc motorcycles would have decent tongue weight. I live near the ocean so used all stainless bolts and hardware wherever possible. Total build price came to $600 with all accessories. Thanks for the most awesome build and idea! I'd love to share a pic of mine completed if there was a way to do so....
that's all good with no leaf springs in ya road
Wonderful work I was planning to spend almost 2800$ you make my day 😅😊😊😊
Same kit costs $510. Inflation sucks
How will this trailer handle towing long distance? Such as 1,500 miles one way.
Hey Ecobrap - Check the welds on your hitch. My Curt 13329 just failed from a rear-ending scenario and it turns out the welds between the receiver and the square cross-tube of the hitch didn't have much of any penetration so they just tore apart. Fortunately that saved my subframe but I would be worried to tow with those hitches anymore. I'm getting a Torklift X7440s hitch to replace it...
Do you think you could adapt this build to tow a 450 pound adventure bike?
i'm building one based on this video and i'll be pulling a 460 lb bike. Just waiting on my wheel chock to arrive and i'll post an update. I'm sure it will work based on the load ratings of the trailer and ramp.
Hi, Did you ever make a video of the hitch wire harness install? Just bought a Niro EV, was hoping you got around to makes Ng that video? Also, which harness did you purchase? Thanks!
Good videos. I started towing a small boat and utility trailers with the 21 Niro EV and have had similar results (2.2-3.0 m/kWh) with much lighter trailers than what you're doing. I guess air resistance is everything. My smaller boat and trailer combined weigh less than 1000 lbs. Did you ever try towing a boat? I'm interested in getting a larger 20-25' boat but am worried, as you say, about front wheel drive on the boat ramp. I have tried driving in snow with the Niro EV and it did terribly even with chains. I think the designers didn't put enough of the battery weight over the front wheels.
unfortunately have not tried a boat yet. I have been towing a teardrop trailer with my gas scooter (Yamaha C3) mounted on the tongue of the trailer. still love the car, 41k miles on it now, just wish it was RWD!
Amazing video bro, I was looking for this to take a decision on my car.
I just recently bought a harbour freight trailer and I was talking to my dad about it and he jogged my memory and reminded me he used to have the same trailer you had and he somehow rigged it to load 3... Yes THREE motorcycles. I have no idea how he pulled that off but I do faintly remember it. Granted it was a KLR 650 and two 100cc 2 strokes. He did end up buying a purpose built yacht club motorcycle trailer because he claimed it was sketchy, but impressive nonetheless. Awesome video btw👍
Could you just leave them inflated all the time and effectively have a 3/4 inch lift?
hi Eric, don't get us tempted into throwing some off road tires on! Jokes aside, I actually leave mine inflated all the time anyways, and they don't really add any ride height, (maybe 1/8"), they mostly just protect against squat/compression instead.
Hi! I have a Kia Eniro MY21 LR in which in Spain, by regulation, we only have the possibility of carrying a 300 Kg (approx 900 pounds) trailer. Watching your videos I am amazed that the Eniro in the USA can carry 1500 Kg (4500 pounds) without problems You make me very jealous, here we can only take small trailers or a simple tent trailer. In the USA do you have the equivalent of a technical sheet with the technical characteristics where it indicates the maximum towing weight? I would like to compare it with the one we have in Europe to see why in Spain 300 Kg and in the USA you do not have this restriction
In the US, the Niro EV is not "rated" to tow ANYTHING, but it is not illegal for us to tow with it anyways. In my personal opinion, I wish the eNiro had at least 1200kg/2700lb capacity worldwide! I am now frequently towing my 1100lb teardrop camper, and I barely feel it back there. Also remember KG to lbs is 2.2 : 1, so 1500kg is 3300lbs. I definitely wouldn't try 4500lbs!
@@ECOBRAP Hello! In Spain (I think that in the rest of Europe too) the MY19 model like yours does not have the possibility of towing, and it is illegal to put the hitch, except for what is known as DCP (Dispositivo de Carga Puntal or Device of load point) that allows to be able to carry load vertical up to 100 Kg, I know of colleagues who have put it and it has cost them more than 200 euros just the technical study to homologate it It is curious that the same car depending on the country may or may not carry charging, in the case of the Kia ENiro it seems that the regulations of the USA are more lax and you can make modifications and changes that here would require a technical project, an inspection of the technical inspection of vehicles (ITV in Spain) and that costs a lot of money. You make me envy that you can take a teardrop trailer, I have been looking at European manufacturers and they all have a maximum authorized weight of 500 Kg minimum, with my 300 Kg I am very limited, it makes me very angry!
@@dakotabcn yes you can take a look at our teardrop trailer on our instagram page @ecobrap. As for USA, yes it is much more lax here, too much actually (you can tow 18,000+lbs with no extra training or license whatsoever)
There's nothing wrong with those bearings or tires. You should always carry a spare hub, grease, and a spare tire when pulling a trailer. I got one of these to serve dual purpose. I can pull it behind my Prius with my Grom on it, but I also will use it behind my ATV.
Nice lap. I’m curious how long can you turn hot laps before you burn all the battery?
We burn about 10% SOC a lap, so we could do 8 to 10 laps. However, we only do one or two, because the first few laps are always the fastest - higher voltage and lower battery/motor temps, and that one fast lap is all we care about in this time trial application!
Awesome video! Thanks for the info and insight into EV towing!
you are very welcome! I am still towing with this same vehicle today, currently towing my 1100lb teardrop camper! will try to post an update video soon :)
I am interested in putting my KTM 300 dirt bike across the back of my 2019 Nero EV on a carrier. I never did see the results of your test. Did you ever make a video for that? I would like to know what you found.
I use a carrier and carry my 225lb Yamaha C3 with no problems, but I prefer using a small motorcycle trailer instead, especially for bigger bikes!
I have a ‘22 Niro EV EX Premium, I mainly keep the regen on “Auto 0”, and use the paddles also. The auto setting uses the vehicles radar/collision avoidance to detect if there is a vehicle in front of you going slower & will apply regen as needed. I also use “Sport” driving mode a lot. Does the ‘19 Niro EV have an auto regen setting?
Great video, really helpful. How does the trailer handle at highway speeds (80+MPH)…Thanks
It handles fine at that speed, but just due to to the budget of the trailer (and more importantly, the cheap tires) I tend to keep it 65mph or less
Thanks for the video. I am putting together the same trailer. I was thinking, could putting the bike in gear help it from moving forward and back on the trailer? Maybe make it easier to load and unload with one less strap.
It definitely can, but I've heard it's not great for the transmission if it gets jolted back and forth over bumps so I tend to refrain from doing that!
I got the class 2 and the front-most holes line up perfectly with the threaded frame inserts, just not the rear-most and lower ones. Carbide grinding bit arrives today... It seems like the Class 3 needs all 3 holes opened up?
I’m about to go for it to use a Prius as my practice rig lol. Curious, have you ever had any tipping incidents? Near misses? One wheel? The setup seems to be a bit tall but I want to hear your opinion since you have it.
No issues whatsoever, it is stable. Would just be a bit cautious and not drive fast if the road is twisty and bumpy
This is dead on a Prius trailer. I need to post the different "get away" modes for my 2016 Two. With this trailer, I will haul my Grom along with a luggage rack.
Hey Ecobrap - Do you have a brake controller recommendation?
400 buck minus the expenses of having to go thru to get it road worth and registered lol cool trailer tho
Excellent job! You really did your homework. I’m guessing you do pretty well with your Miata on the track. Also like your bikes, with and without motors. I also have a Kia Niro, but a hybrid and love it. My other cars are a 2010 Toyota Prius which was my wife’s daily driver before the 2021 Niro. It’s now my daily , except for when I really need to driver and jump in my 2004 Porsche C4s. Last toy that we love is our 1996 Safari Trek RV. That’s where our carbon footprint goes way down. Fun on a budget!👊🏽
Hey Gregory, do you tow with your hybrid Niro? Thinking of getting one to tow a coffee trailer wanted to get some real world info!
I'm also intererested to know what @Shal Addis is asking
@@shaladdis great question