How to make your Citroen Ami do 70!
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- How to make your Citroen Ami do 70! We drive the Grand Corniche above Eze to find out.
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I thought you were going to tell us how to reprogram the BMS to make the Ami a fire breathing dragster 🤣😂
Spoiler alert;!
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@@MeandMonAmihello ,i have one ami and i want go to UP thé speedy limit,you Can help me please ?
@@guignolmoliere9463i went to tuning shop and took away the limit, and can drive to 60+ km per hour. Every country has these shops. I am in greece
Well explained about how to go faster in the Ami. I don't think I would feel safe going much above the 28mph it was designed for but I expect there will be some people out there who are plotting to get the things to go faster and end up getting the Ami banned.
Thanks Raymond. As I say we are perfectly happy with the speed.
got up to almost 60 mph and it's not even close to being stable. After 35/40 mph it's completely sketchy
A Very Interesting Episode. I agree that 28mph is fast enough. Part of the fun of Driving is the scenery. Keep up the Good Episodes my Friends.
Absolutely!
You think 28mph is safe on a 50mph (80km/u) road? I certainly don't. Some driver who isn't paying attention is going to slam into your back. Furthermore you're creating dangerous situations driving that slow and irritating other road users who drive normal speed. I would have it tuned the day i received it (it's very simple to do so); much safer that way.
@@MarkGelderland There are Maximum speeds on Motorways and Dual Carriageways but there is no minimum speed. You will always get Egotistical Drivers who think they own the Road and don't bother with Highway Code. Run a Red Traffic Light. Road Ragers they are called. They are the ones who should be Banned from Driving.
@@Jamienomore 45km/u on a 80 km/u is dangerous, nothing to do with ''egotistical drivers'' lol.
@@MarkGelderland Wrong. The only way someone could crash into an Ami would be if they weren't watching the Road in front of them and THAT is a Fact. As I said Egotistical Drivers.
You could always get Mr Boo to Run Behind while Pushing it.! 😂👍
That's true!
Great video.
As for myself, i am happy with my quadricycle Aixam Crossline L7,
Citroën Ami is an L6, but if i am ever in France, maybe we meet on the road😊
Stay happy and stay safe the both of you
Mister Me & Mister Boo & Elton a very very well explained vlog on the 28mph limit of the Citroen. 👍it wouldn't surprise me if someone hasn't already got something to increase the speed capacity 🤔tbh the part of the charm of the Ami is its low speed capabilities & it is a fantastic change from the usual 'I need to be somewhere like yesterday' brigade. 28mph is plenty fast enough given the design of the car & the younger generation who are allowed by law to drive it. Thanks again for another great vlog & looking forward to your further adventures in Elton👌
Thanks David. I quite agree, the speed is part of the magic really.
My Opel Rocks-E usually has the regenerative braking kick in at 71km on the range. It has waited till 65 once, but I guess it has a sensor to check how much energy you're using. Going downhill you wouldn't be using much, so it'll kick in later. I live in the flat Netherlands though. The biggest hills and valleys are viaducts!
Interesting. We’ve really never observed it above 65..
Hoe bevalt de Rocks-E je?
Loved the video,but think 28mph would be enough for me without all the safety protection, great to have two videos a week guys.
Thanks Richard. Yup, it’s enough for us..
Never mind the totes and mugs merch, if you're going that fast in the Ami underpants might be the way to go, judging by Mr Boos face 😂
Don’t tempt him!
Just had test drive in Edinburgh dealership of Ami and love it,so roomy inside.dealership only has 18 cars on order but am sure will change when these 18 are driving about.great video again guys
Thanks Scott. They are surprisingly roomy. Shocks everyone ..
Very Interesting! Shame I was not notified of this, that's why it pays to check the channel video page frequently. Your excellent report brings a couple of things came to mind Tim. First being that I believe the Roll-over potential increases with the square of velocity, and the Ami being a light vehicle with a short wheelbase, less than proficient steering inputs at higher speeds could end in an undesirable outcome. I;ll drop the designer of the Twizzy 'Power Box' (A performance tuner that plugs into the ODB port) a message to see if he has anything for the Ami.
Thanks Jack. Yes we are normally very careful;
Takes me back to restricting motorcycles in the late 70’s. 30mph was brought in for mopeds as we appeared to keep trying to kill ourselves doing exactly what you do in Le Ami 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
Downhill with a chubby sixteener astride it the moped’s could all exceed their maximum legal speed quite considerably. Find a sixtyish British mske and I guarantee his eyes will mist over at the memory of it all.
The Ami looks like it could provide similar amounts of fun. Keep up the good work chaps. If it could run at 50mph max, for urban UK use, it would be an absolute cracking cheap commuter.
Good memories! As they used to say ‘do not try this at home!’
I remember that Honda(?) brought out a 55cc moped to get around the 50cc motorway restriction.
Well explained video. My only, and major, reservation is that the brakes may not be up to managing speeds well in excess of the limited 28th. Don’t want you going over the cliff edge. Looking forward to the next video. M from Malvern.
Indeed Maurice. As they used to say ‘do not try this at home’. Ps you might enjoy our new merch store: meandmonami.com
Gone all Jeremy Clarkson here with more speed 🤣 Came home from work, checking CZcams, uploaded 2 minuts before, perfect timing 👌
Call me Jezzer
Loving your work
Thanks midlife Crisis!
Excellent info presented in a very entertaining manner:)
Thanks
Thank you for all your videos, I really enjoy watching them! I am considering the Opel Rocks-e variant, and will be completely satisfied sticking to 45kmh in our Dutch flat country :)
I was wondering if you could help with two questions, not related to this video:
1. In your “recall” video you showed you have an interior light in the car. Which light / accessory do you use for this?
2. In your “review” video you talked about the foggy windows. Is it sufficient to open the side windows a little bit (say 1cm) to prevent fog on them, or do you have to open them all the way?
Thank you and greetings from Holland!
Hi, so glad you are enjoying. The light is a simple stick on rechargeable one from Amazon. (I think I link to it in the accessory video but if not let me know and I’ll find it). We find it varies fog wise but try and get away with semi open!
😂 i literally know every little incline on the way to and from my 9 mile commute and when to hit the ‘N’ button, been doing it for 5000 miles 😂
Brilliant, thanks guys 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀
Our pleasure!
Hi guys, have just discovered your channel in the last 2 weeks I have watched a few of your vlogs I must say they are very well edited and very entertaining.
How I found you was my brother told me about the Citroen Ami, so I looked on here and found you two so amazing guys.
You now have got me eating Tapenade and also I have a test drive booked for next Saturday to see what it’s like. 😂😂😂😂
Question, how did you get your name Mr Boo(maybe a Halloween fan) .
Keep these videos coming as the uk is getting the Ami and people will be discovering you like I did.
Better than most programs on the tv. Cheers to you both X Ruth
Thanks Ruth. All our fault!;
A right pair of speed demons you’ve turned into 😂
Mad for it we are!
@@MeandMonAmi 😂
Thanks Tim. Very interesting - I live at the top of a hill - eek.
Careful how you go;
I live in Katwijk aan Zee in the Netherlands and here it is absolutely completely flat so I will have to settle for 45 km/h and that is fast enough for me!
And for us Henk!
Just checked out your merch - what, no Halloween goodies? Not to worry, my disappointment was eased (a bit) by the great video. Thanks!
Mr Boo is working on some Halloween Merch (if she will give up her image rights!)
Yep it was limited by valeo the the battery manufacturer, the limiter is apparently located in the inverter, 10mph more would be sufficient so your not holding people up in a 40…..
That makes sense
Hi you two, not a comment on this video but I just found “Along the French Riviera 1937” on utube (10 mins). Fascinating, so much has changed but so much is just he same! An idea for an episode if you can splice together excerpts from 1937 with your filming of the same places today? Paul & Ali
Thanks Guys. I vaguely remember this and it could be a lovely idea (though may present copyright issues..)
There's also the Top Gear way! In the old time of Jeremy, Richard and James, they made a Beetle goes faster than a Porsche Turbo S without any engine tuning... they just launched it from a mile high with an helicopter :D
I’m phoning Monaco air now
The Twizzy has a mod box that can be purchased to plug into the OBD2 socket to make the vehicle do 50 mph.
Thanks but there is also a faster version of the Twizzy isn’t there?
@@MeandMonAmi Yeah, in Germany the twizzy is sold as a normal car thats way faster than 45kph.
I ride my old bicycle quite quickly (average 20mph) because I hate cycling and want every trip to end as soon as possible. (I do 70 miles per week, every week, and have done for almost the last 15 years.)
When I was a car driver I didn't like following a dawdling, dithering, wandering bike at 10mph, so I ride now as if I were following behind myself in a car. I keep close to the kerb so that nutters can still get past.
The Ami's top speed seems good enough for most daily drives. It's nice, though, on a bike, when the traffic's heavy, to be able to stop, get off, and leave the way clear for raging White Van Man, who always does 50 in a 20 zone.
It's difficult to move aside in an Ami, and as there's no tolerant 'sans permit' culture here in Britain, I'd be worried about being nudged into a ditch by Mr Angry (and his two mates and their pickaxe handles).
The fastest I've gone here [in Yorkshire] has been 47 mph, and that was quite fast enough. The thought of a wheel collapsing and my luscious squidgy bits sliding along the tarmac for 30 yards without the protection of a motorbike rider's leathers, gauntlets, and crash helmet makes me go all... unnecessary.😳
I imagine the Ami would cope pretty well with higher-than-designed speeds, but I'd be concerned about its stability on public roads; drifting across into the oncoming traffic at 70mph could really spoil your day.
I agrée its fast enough for us.. but it’s quite a shock when you first release in certain circumstances it can go a lot faster
Magnifique,the pair of yiz are just like Mssrs Daimler & Benz,clinging on for dear life in the quest for mans greatest desire...SPEED ! Great to see uman beans still embracing Danger and waving their fists at it. 🥳
Thanks or starsky and hutch
all well and good going faster - but how do you stop it using brakes only designed to stop you from 28mph?
Indeed I am not advocating this Clarksonesque behaviour!
thanks. just bought 2 shirts and a tote. Collect Ami on Saturday xx
Synchronicity!
Perfect synchronicity!
Good news William, at last! I’ve still on heard anything, lead date was 12th October
if it was 12 Oct 4 u they seem to be running 2-3 weeks late so at a guess anytime in next 7 fingers x'd !!!
We’re collecting our Pop on Friday; 14 months since we initially paid the £250 reservation fee and 5 months since we placed our order. Happy Days!! 😎
Close to all sport scars here in Germany (i guess in other EU countries as well) are electronically limited to 250 km/h which should be fast enough for any practical purposes, but there are lots of small IT tuners which will just hack the software and take out this limit. The main problems are the tires, which of course are matched to the specification ex-factory. In general, it's a stupid idea to eliminate safety features.
You show with your videos how far you can travel, and we can see how much you do see! Stay safe and keep the videos coming 😉👍
Indeed. As I say I’m not advocating going this fast but many people are baffled when their ami does downhill and then doesn’t so hopefully this explains it a bit
@@MeandMonAmi I'm absolutely not car savvy and if i can understand your explanations, everybody else should too 😉🤣🤣
I'm sure our US friends will be the first (more bang for a buck!!) to bring an Ami up to F1 specifications!!
It reminded me of that clip from Back to the future 😂
Which one?
Going from 56-64 felt like as if I were going 140kmh on a country road in my Tesla 😂
Exactly!
What a wheeze and whatever next ? Oh yes, wiring in a hairdryer motor for a turbo 😆
But seriously, that was really interesting, some good research and a fun drive.
Hairdryers are us! Thanks Nick!
You are both amazing. if I understood correctly, the increased speed is valid for a distance of 5 km, until the instrument shows 64 km of autonomy. The second question is whether it doesn't only apply downhill. I mean that you have increased speed elsewhere, not necessarily 70km/h
You could go above 45 anywhere if you have above 65km of range in battery but of course in reality it won’t because foot to floor = 45 and only with gravity can you get above that.
there's some aftermarket kits to upgrade the performance, but I wouldn't recommend because you will need to upgrade also the brakes,, more speed you need better brakes, also the car itself lack some security features like ABS, airbag, ESP and many others.
so, keep it stock, it's the safest way for you and for the car :)
Absolutely!
I was expecting an "Download more RAM" joke
Lol. It’s coming
The Xiaomi M365 eScooter was the first recent (pre-pandemic) "EV" to have its speed limiter hacked. And as you say, it cuts down on range. Can't have everything -- yet. Cheers! [typo edit]
Yup I have an e-bike I could hack but never have
Doesn't the turn-key-off-while-driving trick work to reach more speed?
Can you please try that once?
Greetings from Holland.
:)
Not tried that. Enough Top Gear antics for one week!
29mph is enough for me thats too fast for my bad driving lol also i cant help but wave to every Ami driver i see as they are so cute these cars ,perfect for getting to work and back or a nice sunday drive in the countryside. 🌈😀
Yes 29 is a good speed!
@@MeandMonAmi 💯👍😀
We could start a new motor racing event not hill climbs, but ami freestyle down hill events at Harewood House.
I used to love Harewood Hill Climbs
I guess a lot of people were thinking you were going to show them some sort of power box to disable the limiter 😀 Our small EV is similar as there's no regen when the battery is full. With no servo assist I really have to give the brake pedal some welly with no regen. Ours is designed to go at just over 80 kph so handles well, how was the Ami at high speed? You both looked fairly calm anyway.
It handles fine, but I think you’d have to be careful (!) and I was interested in showing why it sometimes goes that fast downhill and other times doesn’t as it baffled us to begin with.
The video was interesting. I would have expected you to go a little faster down hill but was surprised by the speed you achieved. I think Elton might have enjoyed having a high speed run out.
I was suspecting a cliff was involved at some point but it was a one-time thing.
Spared!
I just imagined Tim and Mr Boo coasting down the train tracks of Mount Snowdon in Elton doing 60 mph. 😂
BTW, my BMW i3s does a similar yet slightly more elaborate thing by automatically using the disc brakes to simulate the effect of regen braking when the battery is nearly fully charged. You notice that when touching the brake pedal and instead of the softer feel of regen braking the pedal feels much stiffer from the first inch of pedal travel.
The regen impressed me a lot
If I added a battery to the car which kept the Ami car battery topped up could I continually drive at a higher speed whilst ever it was being topped up?
You cannot charge and drive at the same time so it would require major surgery
Thanks for this. By the way, can Bluetti and Mon Ami crowd fund a power unit for a Ukrainian family by for example a sponsored drive? Alistair.
That’s a great idea.
There is another way to get it to go faster than 28 mph without braking any laws at all.
Put it on a trailer and tow it with a normal car.
That’s cheatin though;
@@MeandMonAmi what's wrong with cheating
dd tune in Turkey has already cracked the code (as have a couple of others). 86km/h is possible.
Does it not have ABS, or is all the braking regen?
Abs?😂 doesn’t even have a servo on the brakes
40mph would make me more likely to purchase.
You just need to live at the top of a hill Tony
Turkey there is a place unlocking speed directly. I dunno how
Once saw 134 kph on the GPS on my 2CV6 on a long motorway down hill with the wind behind it...
Normal max is 115 kph on the flat without wind.
The wind will do it!
How good are the brakes? Do they easily overheat? 45 km/h is good enough if you aren't in a hurry. And if you are, someone did something wrong. 😅
Brakes are great.
Naughty! Naughty! 😁
Electric quadricycle speed restrictions are the same in the Uzk
Thanks.
I met many, "sans permis" drivers when I lived in France in the 90s, more colloquially known as alcoholics.
Most of them are 14 now..
For me it’s not even a higher top speed, but as you will have likely experienced at some point, some of the roads in and around Monaco can be quite steep, and the 45 twizy for example has at points just not wanted to get me up the hill…during rush hour 🤦🏼♂️ and of course driving up to la Turbie is also a little nicer if you have a little extra power. The Twizy 80 was great for that. Well, just ordered a Topolino, and there is a place near Nice that will “tune” it from 8 HP to 10 and 2 more Nm.
If you check out other videos we’ve done a fair number of massive hills. We’ve yet to meet one it couldn’t do but sometimes it’s a tad slow. We’ve resisted tuning as range matter to us with our adventures
A collision at 70 in the Ami would leave you like corned beef in a can!
Indeed as it does on a Scooter
Boys….
And for you next Ski Sunday video release….. Mr Boo does Mont Blanc down hill…..in Elton😀
We are waiting for snow…
I have a Move Vigorous, its also an electric vehicle.
Also 2 seater, but more like a scooter with a roof kinda thing.
Carver in the Netherlands also makes a similar kind of vehicle, but it can hang in the corners, like a motorcycle would do.
Anyway, same story here.
You can buy one of 2 types: one where you do need a license, and one where you dont need a license.
However: Both can travel 45 kilometers per hour.
And between the one i got, which is the license free variant, and the one where you do need a license, well, to be honest i have not yet found any differences between the 2. (talking about the Move Vigorous 1500 or something like that it was.)
We dutch are very very strange people with our very very strange regulations.
Interesting I wasn’t sure you had a similar system Bert
@@MeandMonAmi Nothing similar to the Ami. Mine is a trike, cant regenerate.
But, fun to drive, no license required. Has 3 speeds, can reach speeds up to 45 kilometers an hour.
The carver which i mentioned is also a nice design, and can hang over in corners. You can take corners with that one pretty fast. With mine you risk flipping over if you are not careful.
Anyways, i think you guys have a better system, this Ami. But i will only buy one if i can get it to drive a bit faster without too much hassle. It has to at least be able to go 60 kilometers an hour, so i can drive it safely on the roads over here. (people are very impatient in the Netherlands. so don't wanna create a traffic jam)
ps: only real benefit: it charges in less than 8 hours on normal house sockets. For roughly 50 kilometers range
A note on mods and 'tampering' with the vehicles systems to make it go faster. You will invalidate your insurance. I don't know about France, but in the UK you will be royally screwed for driving without valid insurance.
Indeed!!
From what I know it is the same case on most of Europe but it is mostly the norm at the bare minimum to de-restrict these 45kmh vehicles for safety concerns
I live in Spain and the police unless you are in a major city, are ok with you tampering with the vehicle as long as you respect the law, have all the paperwork in check and if it is a gas engine, then it shouldn't be too loud
Tim. what about a hat with the logo Not a baseball but more like a cricket hat for summer sun and roof ORDERS !!!
Yes we are looking into hats. But there’s only 1.5 of us!
@@MeandMonAmi Quite ! sorry I'm just retired with only 2 dogs and a wife with dementia - frudtrated ex- salesman - was amazed at the number of items you had offered on the store as an initial iffering and JUST the right time with Xmas on the way combined with UK Ami launch and your site being the Ami "go to" choice of enthusiasts ...
A speed limiter is present as well on the forthcoming Citroen Oli, the SUV companion and big brother to the Citroen Ami, which is set at 68 km.. The real reason for the limiter is safety and the Ami wasn’t designed with speed in mind. Of course, the other aspect is to save battery life, a must with any kind of EV. Now if that’s too confining for your needs and you want to drive faster, get a driver licence and drive a car. That’s the only sensible way of being a competent driver on the roads. If you’re happy with the limitations inherent to a quadricycle, then you’ll never need a licence. I have one for two reasons: a situation may arise when I have to drive and I also will need it for ID purposes, which is why people carry one. Anyway, a good review of what the Ami is capable of but I think folks who own one don’t want to push it at a speed they don’t feel comfortable going. Being safe is more desirable than going fast.
As I say Norman we’re totally happy with the speed but I know many people are confused when it goes super fast sometimes and not others downhill and hopefully this video sheds light on that too.
can we also have a thinner version of the Oli called the "Stan"?
There are companies already delving into the software to make it go faster .
I am sure
You can have it 'chipped' so that it can go faster.
My e-bike was 25km/h and I was passed by normal bikes and I got p*ssed, too slow.
Went to the dealer and asked him if he can upgrade it for me ... he said he can but it is illegal and I will have to buy the chip... I did,
When i turn the bike on it is on 25kn/h but if I push on of the buttons for few seconds it goes to 45km/h mode. love it.. anyway as I wrote it is illegal and I can lose my bike, so I do not recomend even that it is so nice.
This vehicle is designed for 45 in terms of active and passive security. Engineers always take some margin but security problems go with the square of the speed so 70 instead of 45 mostly exceeds margins. I wouldn't recommend that in any situation.
L6e 45kph L7e 90kph they are designed to do this speed and brake safely. 45kph is quite fast enough for people overtaking and taking photos whilst steering with their knees
Knees!! I have both hands on the wheel
@@MeandMonAmi I meant the other drivers😁 I drive 1956 bmw Isetta 300 (four wheel) I’m sure at least one of you remembers these😁so spend most of the time driving at 50kph I get people overtaking, two hands outside the window making a video!
I do feel that there are places in my city where 28mph is too slow to be safe, the UK motorist is not used to sharing the road with Sans Permis type vehicles. 40 and 50mph main roads. I'd be happier if it could do 40 for short bursts on such roads, the rest of the time 28 would be fine.
I seldom if ever feel it’s too slow in a city.
@@MeandMonAmi You would if You tried to drive it in Sheffield. But I'd never wish that on You, You're too nice to be that nasty to. Keep to Your paradise. It looks lovely.
Nora never wore tights! Always stockings! Why do you think Compo was always excited when he met her?
True, STOCKINGS!
In the UK I'd not worry about going a little faster down a steep hill, the laws in France don't exactly match up with UK laws. In theory you can drive an Ami on a Full Moped licence in the UK, but Citroen's own insurance will not cover you unless you have a car licence (Ami store disclaimer to check you can get insurance). If you have a car licence then you are allowed to drive a much quicker vehicle anyway. Regarding safety of going faster than 28MPH, many things can go quicker including a bicycle down a steep hill, how sensible it is to try going as fast as possible down a twisting decent in an Ami is very different than letting gravity give it some extra speed on a straight road.
Yup. Do not try this at home would be my advice!
Norway got 45 km/t on moped incl mopedcars so....
Funny in this video: how many cars have to overtake his Citroën Ami....he unwillingly proves that these types of vehicles are an annoyance to other motorists (no smiles on their faces).
Ahhhhhh so if the battery is full there is nowhere for the regen to go
That’s it
I think when you see underneath and how it's constructed you wouldn't want to go any quicker than 45kph
It’s a light quad
How is it possible neither of you have a driver license, i can't imagine, i was counting the days till i was 18 😄. By the way i would have the Ami tuned a little (it is quite simple) so i wouldn't annoy other drivers on 80km/u roads, i think 45km/u on such roads can be pretty dangerous.
While you can't compare the 2. How do you get a original citroen2CV to do 70.. Downhill on the M4 :D
I'd love to have an Ami here in Telford, but sadly, I don't think it'd fit me, the girl AND a wheelchair in the the car!
No I think you’d struggle with the wheelchair though I think an adapted version might work for a solo wheelchair user
@@MeandMonAmi There is now a bespoke 2CV van coming into production The Eive
But at near 40 grand! Eeeks!
No car here for the time being!
just get the French driver behind you .....to push ...ha
‘Pardon monsieur can You give us a hand?’
Tim. you miseed an opprtunity of self-promotion by not adding your decal in say 2 x sizes for side of vehicle and window... can you think about adding it to the store ? I'll buy it...
We’ll look into it Bill. Windows not as difficult but the one on the side of our ami was professionally done so we’d have to make sure the quality was as good etc
do you still need tax and insurance?
Yes
looks like fun... there are kids doing +120mph on a motorcycle so if you got balls then idk
You are well positioned to go for a full licence as essentially you are already a motorist. The Ami is useful and you clearly can make it work but when the proverbial hits the fan the Ami's narrow comfort zone will leave it wanting. The means to drive properly, even a hire car, is only ever going to be useful.
Indeed it is. I do love our little Ami though
Oh dear more of the same .... why bother tuning in or even "thinking" of the vehicle - different planet sir !!
I am not a fan of Amazon, and especially not a fan of Jeff Bezos. I have boycotted Amazon for a number of years. However, I am an enormous fan of you two, and have happily clicked all the links. Keep up the great work! Your videos... make me happy.
So glad you are enjoying. I think you have to buy something for us to benefit though!
@@MeandMonAmi I'll buy you another beer instead. ;)
Overtaken by a little moped at the end there.
A very fast moped!;
70 km is the citroen ami's range
75
I wouldn’t be interested in going faster than 28mph here in the Uk but a modification to give it extra power up all hills to actually be able to still do 28 - that would be fantastic and would make me buy one
Yup we’re perfectly happy with the speed and on many hills it’s ok but I agree it can be slow at times but it does get there
Mike. far too complicated for this vehicle and you'd end up paying more - everyone has lost the plot over this issue... ! Just love it for what it is for God's sake !!
No need to be rude
@@OldCarsNewVan Can't see any rudeness in the reply Mike ... ? **** !
the worst thing on tuning the ami is the missing cuteness effect ,if you do so. it is not made to be a " race-potato", enjoy the slow pace of living!
I agrée. I never tuned my e bike for the same reason
Fantastic. Thrilling speeds and a great channel. You go the Schumacher brothers🏎🏎🏎
Éveil knveivels we are! (Forgive the spelling!)
Fit a busa engine , sorted
Your videos are great. Thanks to you and your husband I have learned a lot. I am seriously thinking of ordering one. Thanks again 😃
Thanks John
Ones i tried to push neutral when going downhill than after 4-5 seconds pushed to drive button again and and saw that it might be harmfull to electric motor because the engine had difficulty re-engaging. Dont try! I did not understand why Citroen allowed that!
No I shan’t be doing that!
Alarming, Citroen Should Point That Out. One Would Clearly Invalidate Ones Insurance And Double Breech The Laws... Also Not For The Faint Of Heart...A Good Heads-Up.
Thanks Bex
If your are 16, just get a smol (less than 2.45m wide) tractor and pass your tractor driving test.
70 km not 70 miles by software tweek. Still illegal inside EU,
When I got my NIU NQI Sport EV moped, it has a top 2hp generated Bosch hub motor with 120Nm torque - it pulls like billy’o but restricted to 28-30mph. Due to its Field Operated Controller (FOC) the Asian market quickly, as they do, hacked it and it can do easily with its power 45-60mph. Now, like you said, it’s messing with everything legal. Insurance etc. it also messes with the battery (it’s not powerful enough to sustain the draw and it’s dangerous) the brakes are also dubious no doubt as the 125cc version has braking applied to both wheels with one lever on each side pressed front/rear. Then the big one. It’s tyres are rated at 30mph. That’s the first thing you must check is the sidewall letters. Faster tyres are heavier to maintain their shape at speed and not deform centrifugal rotation like slower tyres, heat and load bearing also comes into it, faster corners more load and friction. Then you have wheel diameter. The 125 versions have 14inch wheels, mine is 12inch. So there’s a lot to take in when messing with what it’s designed for.
Your Amy could become quite a handful at corners at higher speeds, I’m sure you’ve seen how easy it is to tip over? Brakes is (as has been mentioned by another poster) a serious issue. Heat buildup (braking at higher speeds) can cause brake fade on standard discs that are not ventilated. If that happens you will know all about it. The pedal will go to the floor with no braking power at all! Best get read y to use the handbrake and for gods sake DONT lock it on, keep the thumb button pressed in and use it like a horseshoe brake on a carriage apply slowly and release , apply, release don’t pull it full on otherwise it will lock on with the trailing shoe on the drum.
Or best just don’t go shooting down step hills faster than permitted 😉
Quite, we did so you don’t have to! We’re quite happy with its max speed
Hi lads from Spain. As always, a very interesting video. I don't think an Ami would be very practicable here since it is about 15km to the nearest town with steep hills in all directions, so, to go shopping, it would take a considerable time just to get there, then we would have to wait for it to charge (there are charging points in the supermarket car park!) and then there is a steep hill about 4km long on the way home and very steep hills in the village.
Thanks. You’d easily do 15km and back without charging. Our entire journey to the start of this video was 9.5km entirely and steeply uphill. We recharged there purely to get it above 65 to do the experiment.
don't think in all honesty I have heard such a negative list of "but's" !! Why bother tuning into the channel or lowering all our spirits - .... turning the other way into the wind and positivity ... !!!
I don't think I'd want to be driving the Ami any faster than it's top speed because of the safety aspect. Can't imagine why anyone would want to drive the Ami at 70 mph. If they do, then perhaps they are an adrenaline junky or have a death wish and want to see if 😇 😇 😇 😇 really exist 🤣🤣🤣
Quite!
it will just need remapped as in a electric bike