[ausev] Weatherising my EV... coroplast!

[Mike Librik]

gary wrote:
> Something like coroplast sheets might work 
> well to cut and secure in sections underneath.  I saw that done on some 
> hyper-mile sites (for example - first return on "hypermiler coroplast" 
> search is 
> http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/volvo-850-coroplast-wonder-4093.html).  
> I'm told there is a plastics place that sells sheets in NE San Antonio 
> (for John anyway).

There is also Regal Plastics in north Austin at Metric & Rundburg.  You 
can get a big 4x8 foot sheet of 5 mil coroplast for about $20.

Coroplast is great stuff.  I use it extensively for cargo boxes on 
bicycles and enclosures on the heavy e-trikes & bikes that I make.

5 mil coroplast would probably do just fine for a section under the 
motor.  It is easily cut to shape, but snip down the corners as they can 
be sharp.  I'd suggest using some E6000 glue (sand surfaces first) 
backed up with black zip ties to secure it to the chassis.  If you need 
to remove it the E6000 gives easily to concerted yanking.

You could easily make a cowling for the top of the motor as well that 
could snap securely into place.  Let me know if you need ideas.

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Mike Librik, LCI #929
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