Hi,just checking in and saying hello. I'm hoping to get some help and advice regarding a future project I would like to start. My plan is to convert an...
I'm somewhat confused with what you stated. Are you suggesting the problem is the motor not having enough power, or that I shouldn't use lead batteries? ...
Do you have an early bug? If not you'll probably get something weighs about 1900 pounds. How fast? How far? How much acceleration? It will impact on how you...
I am not as familiar with the D&D motor but I would agree that a 6.7" motor may be a little small if you're wanting decent acceleration. An 8" motor by ADC...
Didn't you tell me Andrew it was like a '66 Bug? And you were looking for 30 miles? I would caveat that to say you want to make 30 miles down to a depth of...
Correct, a '66 Bug is what I will most likely use (lighter than a super beetle).  As far as my driving circuit goes, it would mostly be main city...
... The 12HP 6.7" D&D systems, I've been told, feel stock up to 45mph and then slow down. It took another 10 seconds for a Geo Metro to reach 55mph. If I...
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Ok, so from the feedback I've gotten it sounds like the D&D motor might be too underpowered for what I want. I've looked in evalbum and have a few that have...
... 500A would be fine for your the Netgrain 9" series. ... If you're using a Netgrain motor you'll want the 120v. Voltage gets you speed. 96v wouldn't feel...
The other thing you could do is drive your 30 miles with a GPS unit that will record your location and elevation every second. You can then establish your...
... "Normal" motors are rated in RPM per volt and torque (units) per amp. The traction motors commonly used in EV conversions are series wound. Since the...
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I am not going to be able to make a meeting again this month. My apologies to the list for letting the auto announcement continue. I will post it up again...
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I will not be able to attend this month's meeting either. I am performing in VivaVoom Brrr-lesque's Calendar Cuties show at the Snow Goose Friday and Saturday...
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Hello Everybody, I posed this problem to some engineers regards my project. they want to know the following. First of all I want an engine with 400 hp.=300kW I...
Frank You sound a little new to all this. You are sizing your electric motor incorrectly. You cannot compare the HP in gasoline engine with the HP in an...
Lets start with some assumptions on my part. A standars size sportscar these days is 2000 to 2500 lbs so you are talking a 4000 to 5000 lb car. Thats pretty...
Unfortunately there is usually a huge difference between "want" and "can have". ... Hopefully we achieve some new tech breakthroughs in the near future that...