Future hybrid modifications possible?
New SAAB / AAM technology:
I would love to see this available as an aftermarket kit for suitable front wheel drive vehicles such as ..... mine!
It really looks as though it would be very simple to install mechanically. Access to the CAN bus is not so difficult. Comes with controller that could be calibrated to suit. takes input from SWAS and ABS rings, throttle etc.
electrically boosts first gear and holds your speed through the shift to second. Provides some of the traction and handling benefits of AWD in a fuel saving package. Regenerative brake-steer and torque vectoring, albeit at lower power levels...handling aids nonethe less. Operates beneath the DSC thresholds.
Weight penalty = 80Kg. Put it over the rear axle, and it'd improve the 3's weight distribution(?)!
"Blue Meanie" 2007 Aurora Blue MPS 3 - 18x8.5+44 SSR GTX01 - 235/40R18 Michelin PS5 - 3.5" ETS TMIC - CPE stg 2 mount - HKS/CPE BPV - 2XS inlet - 2XS short shift - Corksport turbo manifold - HT 98 octane tune - Leather/Aluminium handbrake - Momo shifty knob - 7" touchscreen - JDM Mazda Retractable dashtop screen assembly - Bespoke Raspberry Pi Android based GPS/Carplay and instrumentation - 36AH reserve battery and C-TEK isolator - TEIN Street Advanced coilovers 1" drop - Superpro bushings - 220Kw/410Nm.
"Lipstick" 2013 Velocity Red MPS 3 - 18x7.5+48 Enkei RPF1 -225/40R18 Federal RS-RR - CPE TMIC - COBB inlet - CPE stg 2 mount - COBB Stage 1 98 octane tune - COBB shifty knob - 2XS short shift - 2XS turbo manifold.