"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
04/06/2015 at 18:21 • Filed to: None
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"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
04/06/2015 at 18:21 • Filed to: None | 5
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Step 1: Create an electric Porsche 944.
Step 2: Drive it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Make…
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Alex B
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 18:25 |
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That's cool and all, but I feel bad for it. It was perfectly okay with an internal combustion engine!
RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 18:26 |
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"EVNetics Solution 1 EV Controller - Water Cooled (1000 Amps) The new owner will need to be proficient in EV technology or wants to learn about them. I learned everything I needed from reading and youtube! "
I don't know if that's supposed to make me feel better, or what.
K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 18:37 |
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You take a 944S2 with a 200hp 3.0L 4 banger and replace it with an electric motor?? Just no.
Anon
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 18:38 |
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Those seat covers doe.
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 18:45 |
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It's so fluffy!
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jkm7680
> Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
04/06/2015 at 18:48 |
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100% Puffalump.
desertdog5051
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 18:51 |
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EV's are no more a fire hazard than any other car. (except some Ferraris and Lambos) I don't follow your reasoning.
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jkm7680
> desertdog5051
04/06/2015 at 18:53 |
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It's home made off Youtube and Forum knowledge.
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desertdog5051
> jkm7680
04/06/2015 at 19:00 |
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I can tell you that he probably joined a lot of forums. There are a lot of experienced builders and engineers on the forums. You can't learn everything from Utube. I will say that looking at the pictures, this guy did a first rate job of construction and used top shelf materials. This is not going to catch fire. I have built 3 EV's. I know what goes into them and how much it costs to do it right.
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desertdog5051
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
04/06/2015 at 19:15 |
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If you pick the experienced builders and engineers on the forums and ask questions, you will gain the knowledge needed to build a very safe, reliable EV.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> desertdog5051
04/07/2015 at 00:11 |
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Do tell! Really. I'm quite interested in building an EV. How difficult was it? I'd love to build an EV around a locost/Caterham frame. Thing is, right now I lack the time/shop/knowledge to do it. What did you use for batteries, charge controller, etc?
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desertdog5051
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
04/07/2015 at 10:15 |
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I use fifteen 8 volt batteries powering a NetGain WarP9 motor and controller. The controller is the most expensive piece on an EV. I would like to use a Zilla controller but you can easily spend over $2k on a controller. It is not too hard to build one if you stick with some of the more popular platforms like VW's and MG and Triumph and Chevy small cars. You don't have to fabricate all the parts. They are available. I opted to keep the 4 speed transmission in the MG. The adapter plate was readily available.
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> desertdog5051
04/07/2015 at 10:24 |
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How was the performance and range?
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desertdog5051
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
04/07/2015 at 10:37 |
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Performance is dialed back but is adequate. That was done to extend the range and protect the controller and batteries. The thing about lead acid batteries is they can overheat when you start drawing massive amounts of current through them. Earlier on I literally melted the terminal post on a battery.
Range is better than 40 miles but I try not to exceed that before charging.
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> desertdog5051
04/07/2015 at 10:51 |
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Not too shabby.
I wish Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries were more common. They seem to have some interesting properties.