I was over at the Mall yesterday and talked to Steve who runs Keystone. He told me that the Barlow roadster NEV isn't really up to scratch in terms of build...
Reg: I think your gearing is to high. Smaller tires make my 400amp curtis work fine off dead start, Neon John had a controller bypass setup in archives that...
I noticed a problem a couple of weeks ago I have been meaning to write about. When you have a newer or "smart" charger (I have a Zivan NG1), be careful of the...
There is a guy selling C-Car parts on eBay at the moment. He has about a dozen differnent items listed. Just do a search for Commuter and they should show...
I recently aquired a 1980 commuta-car and want to test the motor before begining the restoration. Can someone please help? I will also need get a new...
On the windshield, check old postings because there is some good advice there about getting and installing one. If I remember correctly, most chain auto glass...
There are some parts listed on ebay. A recent Yahoo post advises click on commuter. I did this. There are a number of parts listed, although you have to...
Here is one of the motor test procedures links on www.evperformance.com: http://www.evperformance.com/t-evseriesmotor.aspx I have a few windshields but...
... I ... I appreciate all the response and I know that I will be requesting help in the future. As soon as I return home I will start on testing the motor....
Glen is obviously one of the few remaining experts on the c-car but I thought I would share what I did to fix my weak spring issue. I added some weight to the...
Karen, Your insurance tip paid off. My Kokomo, Indiana AllState agent is writing a liability policy for my 1975 c-car. The "collector car" insurance guys...
Hi all- I have just laid up the C-car for a few months of winter and some repairs I didn't want to try while I was driving it frequently. I put abt 500mi on it...
Doug, Here is an article that Jordan found a while back for a Horizon/Omni bumper retrofit that might appeal to you... Sorry, my Omni went to the salvageyard 8...
Who wants to re-invent the wheel ? I don't. Wouldn't it be nice to tap into someone's expertise rather than waste a lot of time guessing ? When I have had...
The original bumpers were black foam covered wood. The foam is like a sponge, soaks up moisture and the wood rots. Randy 1980 Mandarin Orange Comuta Car...
Glen at evperformance sells new original type bumpers. The outer rubber coating is superior to the original and should make them last decades longer than the...
Howdy, Who knows anything about the $5000 new EV that is on eBay and www.elecars.com? eBay item: 180064094454 I can't find much info on the Web. They mention...
Yeah, yeah, I read and considered all that. I am wondering if anybody has some information other than what's on the Web. ... Car". Maybe they're trying to...
Hi Kurt Colvin, I just got your e-mail about the chinese electric car. I saw this one (or similar) in the car show last year, so I placed a bid for it. I just...
Is you truck registered for the street? Cathy valway@... wrote: Hi Kurt Colvin, I just got your e-mail about the chinese electric car. I saw this one (or...
Hi Cathy, My Tiger Truck is electric chain-driven rear-wheels and goes about 20 mph, so I take it on back roads and the cops leave me alone. Not registered for...
Hi All, I recently acquired a 1980 CommutaCar which I found on the EV Tradin' Post. When I first saw the ad I didn't even what they were--I was just looking...
Congratulations on your purchase. Owning a Comuta Car is a learning experience and it will take a while to get familiar with the systems on it. First off, do...
I'm excited, my freind (Don (not Love) has a stock Comuta) and I slipped out of work today and drove my Citi for the first time. It's 72 volt using a 450 amp...
Welcome to the group. Randy's points are all excellent. I also would not use the battery box to jack up anything. If you don't break a box, you might crack...