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11974
It is just my opinion, but I wouldn't give Zap a pass and just say, "Oh, it is the Chinese workmanship". Yes, we all know that there are issues with seams...
Norm
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Oct 1, 2007
4:14 pm
11975
I'm with Norm on this one. I bought my Xebra so I could wrench on it, and I expected a lot of deficiencies as compared to a US consumer grade vehicle, but...
Kent Forschmiedt
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Oct 1, 2007
5:05 pm
11976
Norm, I 100% completely agree with you! -Joseph...
gotinc
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Oct 1, 2007
5:06 pm
11977
I agree whole heartedly. I really don't like to have to respond to the many, many inquires by giving them the whole spiel, only to have to add multiple caveats...
dgpretzel
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Oct 1, 2007
5:09 pm
11978
Based on what I've read of Zap's history, I have zero confidence in their ability or their willingness to produce a quality vehicle. The Xebra is poorly ...
Daniel Schechter
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Oct 1, 2007
5:16 pm
11979
Let me add my "amen" to Norm's sentiment as well. The main reason I bought an SD was because I want to encourage _real_ transportation alternatives to the ICE...
Glade Diviney
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Oct 1, 2007
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11980
Is it best to desulfate during charging or when not charging, or both? How many hours a week should one desulfate to keep sulfation from occuring? I have a...
L. David Roper
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Oct 1, 2007
7:32 pm
11981
Thank you for your thoughts and ideas. After reading them all, I began to think that even though I am sort of inclined to let it ride, the dealer and ZAP both...
Don
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Oct 1, 2007
7:44 pm
11982
There has been quite a bit of discussion over that. I think that the consensus was that it was adequate to turn on the BLS during charging, and that running...
Norm
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Oct 1, 2007
8:38 pm
11983
Lots of differing oppinions on this. The oppinion I like best is the one that recommends running the unit for a couple of days a month, on both the charge and...
Sean Rarey
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Oct 1, 2007
9:20 pm
11984
there's quite a bit of difference between a couple days each month and once a week or more often. We also have a switch on the desulfator, conveniently...
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Oct 1, 2007
10:19 pm
11985
Has anyone modified your Xebra to run at 96V? If so what changes did you make and what were the results? Larry...
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Oct 1, 2007
11:49 pm
11986
I was looking at the Electric Wheels Inc website www.electricwheelsinc.com today and noticed that they have lithium batteries that might work on a Xebra and in...
Kevin
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Oct 2, 2007
1:14 am
11987
Where do you see that?...
Michael
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Oct 2, 2007
2:40 am
11988
... If someone has done a 94V conversion, I would also be interested in an answer to the question. However, I just added a Curtis 1221C controller to my 84V...
allannde
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Oct 2, 2007
2:46 am
11989
I didn't know they had one. I have to give them a call. A few of us have lithium packs. The problem is expense. -Joseph...
gotinc
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Oct 2, 2007
2:47 am
11990
Tomorrow, Davis Electric Cars is going to take back the Xebra with the irregularities in the back shelf and back wall. ZAP is in the process of switching...
Don
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Oct 2, 2007
3:31 am
11991
I would go for the added range, however the low center of gravity (weight) is what keeps them upright. Clyde...
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Oct 2, 2007
12:27 pm
11992
I've run more than 8- 12v -batteries: but had the added hassle of having to charge the added ones with separate chargers. You need one charger and battery...
John Gipson
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Oct 2, 2007
1:10 pm
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I am selling my White Zap SD, purchased in early 2007. It is like new with many upgrades. It is in outstanding condition still under warranty. Call Kirk at...
Kirk
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Oct 2, 2007
6:56 pm
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Ah, the cat is out of the bag. The first Lith-powered Xebra is passing tests with flying colors and is scheduled for delivery (fom EWI) to the customer this...
Sean Rarey
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Oct 2, 2007
7:53 pm
11995
So Sean; What's the premium for Li batteries? Noel ... passing ... the ... telling ... their ... them ... pick...
Noel Adams
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Oct 2, 2007
7:58 pm
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According the the battery experts I have talked to, the downside of using it too much that it is exercising your pack. In a flooded pack I am told this would...
Sean Rarey
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Oct 2, 2007
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Larry is telling me we should be able to do $7k installed. -- Sean Rarey GPEV www.gpev.us...
Sean Rarey
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Oct 2, 2007
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11998
What kind of range would that get? And does the lighter battery pack affect stability? Daniel ... ...
Daniel Schechter
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Oct 2, 2007
8:18 pm
11999
... Any details on capacity or energy storage? How many AH or KWH? Would the estimated 7K include BMS? Any other juicy details? DG...
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Oct 2, 2007
8:20 pm
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Wow exciting NEWs! 100 AH and you need the LiFePO4 Battery Charger ... Any details on capacity or energy storage? How many AH or KWH? Would the estimated 7K...
John Gipson
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Oct 2, 2007
8:50 pm
12001
I dunno about you Daniel but my plan is to put on weight ASAP to get ready for Li's. Ribeye tonight! -Glade...
Glade Diviney
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Oct 2, 2007
9:09 pm
12002
Charger/BMS included. Larry is still testing, so not all the data is in yet. -- Sean Rarey GPEV www.gpev.us...
Sean Rarey
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Oct 2, 2007
10:56 pm
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Kirk, Where are you located? What upgrades have you made? Interested possible buyer here. Eric ... ...
E. Narveson
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Oct 2, 2007
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