Recent content by Vader

I suppose there is one advantage living in Oz. In winter, overnight temps rarely go below 10C (at least where I live). We don't have to worry about frozen cars. Now in summer, if you park in the sun, you could fry an egg on the bonnet but that is a different issue. I do remember when I lived in...

In custom, you set the driving mode. This is what determines 2wd vs 4wd. Probably no different from Comfort -> Sport.

I just used a simple cover from the Oz equivalent of Halfords. It was their "premium" cover, but I wouldn't call it that. There are a few online ones that claim to be water/wind/snow/cyclone (ok, not the last one) proof, but were 10x the price of my simple cover. Just match the length of the...

Ours is a daily, but we still put a cover on it. From memory, the 12V battery is monitored and charged from the traction battery if it gets too low. I had a friend with a Kona who went through 3 12V batteries because it wasn't topped up by the car. You'd think the first time would be enough :) ...

My Cyberster is AWD, and one of the original cars in Oz. It was a demo car, so I got it for a good price. It has NMC (higher power density). As far as I know it is bog standard, however as a demo, they may have received one of the "good" cars ;) . I used to race karts, and entered motorkhanas in...

Does the UK version use the same pirelli P zero tyres? Maybe that is a difference. Maybe temperature of the shocks and / or tyres could create a difference. It was about 30C in the rain Forrest. Somewhat hotter once we left it. There were no humpback bridge style bumps, but just a generally...

So we have had our little beastie over a month now and it has done several trips up the coast. Today, we took it to the mountains (ok hills by the rest of the worlds standards). First and foremost, either the Oz versions have updated suspension, or the journalist who reviewed the cyberster were...

'S'is Single Pedal Mode, just another way of saying one pedal :) If you try to change the Regen with the paddle when you are in S, it says you cannot change in single pedal mode. There is a law/regulation, at least in the EU, that says decelerating more than a certain amount should activate the...

I am new to the world of the Cyberster, but thought I'd comment here on my observations. The suspension at the back is a compromise in my opinion. I would add that I actually agree with this compromise. Let me explain. I have a MINI and C40 as well as the Cyberster. I think these represent all...

Back to the original question. For people new to EVs, regen, as stated in previous posts, is like engine braking. Think of the levels as what gear you are in.... well sort of. Level 1 is like taking your foot off in say 5th gear - you slow down slowly. Level 2 is like say 3rd gear, you slow down...

I find the 360 camera perfect for parallel parking. I use the passenger side mirror as well. I've had no trouble. I also reverse into a parking spot at work between 2 concrete pillars. The mirrors work well for that. The top is usually down, which also helps

I don't have an MX-5, but I do own a MINI with track tyres. I would say the lateral acceleration of the MINI and cyberster is very similar - way more than you would ever need. The Cyberster actually has a more planted front end than the MINI, which tends to understeer when pushed really hard...

I saw a video on youtube by Bjorn Nyland about efficiency in the cold. He tried with, and without the heating as well as roof up or down. I think also, if you use the heated seats it keeps you warm and is much more efficient than the car heater. For reference, here is the link:

My competitive driving days are long gone, but I am curious to hear from other owners. If you look at any video on youtube, almost to a one, the reviewers say the Cyberster is a GT and doesn't handle like a "sports car". I have not (and will not) track this car, but pushing on on a good road...

Thanks for doing this. Works a treat. Printed a pair in TPU, and they have solved the problem. Awesome work!