The I3 and its gearbox could also replace the dif, just like when it was in the I3 car originally, and you just need to attachit to the subframe, cut a hole in the body near the tank and its done.. But then I fear you are a just getting an I3 with a different body at the end of the process. So maybe...

So Im thinking about an i3 motor which has 10:1 gear ratio, that would aid acceleration

Come-on hurry up, I bought my RX8 to copy your project a few weeks ago.

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Love what you have done so far as my RX8 is still sitting in the garrgae and I haven't pulled out anything, yes it still runs whilst I plan the motor geabox combo I think the leaf uses a 10:1 gear between the motor and the wheels so I am worried that connecting it to the prop shaft will only provide...