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Hi all, I have a belt drive Gizmo that is at a 3:1 ratio. I have been lugging my motor with the hills I have to climb so I need a different ratio. In talking...
David D. Nelson
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Sep 3, 2007
2:29 pm
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Hello Gizmo users; I own the newer Gizmo version (belt drive) 2003 model. I want to replace my older batteries . I have 4 Trozan SCS225 (48V) which are 130 AH...
robert
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Sep 11, 2007
1:39 pm
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... are ... guy ... have ... all- ... Original Link is cut-off. Here is a shorter link (thanks to Andy) for the video: http://tinyurl.com/2uqcae Enjoy!...
robert
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Sep 14, 2007
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Hi All, I have to have the side curtains replaced on my Gizmo because some student decided to slash it. I was wondering what other Gizmo owners had for colors....
David D. Nelson
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Sep 15, 2007
2:13 pm
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Great video, Robert, I can't speak to the the batteries you are wondering about. My Gizmo has 6 T-875s. Remember that the lower capacity batteries will be run...
David D. Nelson
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Sep 15, 2007
2:14 pm
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... Thanks David; I wish I could go with bigger batteries but with my weight, I would be going 20 MPH on hills!...
robert
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Sep 16, 2007
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Do you know the size of the drive gear on your Gizmo is? Carl said that they ranged from 22 teeth to 30 teeth with 24 the most common. My Gizmo has 30 teeth so...
David D. Nelson
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Sep 17, 2007
2:30 pm
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Hi All, We can get a replacement for the side curtains in just about any color you want for $320 plus shipping. We still have the patterns. It is a little...
Carl Watkins
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Sep 17, 2007
2:32 pm
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The following message, with a response at the top, was posted over on the Electric Vehicle Discussion List and I thought I'd post it here to see if anyone with...
David Nelson
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Oct 14, 2007
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The Junior class at Kelso HS, where I teach, asked me to participate in their lip sync at the homecoming assembly. While you can't see me when I enter the gym...
David Nelson
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Oct 23, 2007
3:22 pm
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Hi David; Looks like a lot of fun. Matbe I can get my son's high school to let me drive my Gizmo in the halls! How are you getting thru a 36" wide entry...
robert
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Oct 24, 2007
2:18 pm
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Hi Robert, We take the center post out between a set of double doors. These are relatively easy to remove. David ... David D. Nelson nelsda@... ...
David D. Nelson
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Oct 25, 2007
3:34 pm
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I cobbled together a mix of batteries when a couple died on me recently, and now it's time to replace the pack. I'm currently using 6 x t-860's, and thinking...
Travis Raybold
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Nov 19, 2007
4:00 pm
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If you are willing to hook up a charger each time, you might consider a bulk charger, available from various industrial suppliers for about $300, which gives...
Watkins Carl
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Nov 20, 2007
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Travis, I haven't tried those batteries. I have T-875s in my Gizmo. While I don't have one yet here is a possible smart 8v charger you might want to check out:...
David D. Nelson
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Nov 20, 2007
3:03 pm
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Thanks for the advice on chargers guys... I did get the 4 12V batteries in, so I'll see how it works. The DC/DC was only hooked up to 4 of the batteries in the...
Travis Raybold
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Nov 22, 2007
3:51 pm
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Travis, Please report back on your experience with those batteries. I'd be interested in how "stiff" they are compared to your T-860s. FWIW, I'm seeing 250-300...
David D. Nelson
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Nov 23, 2007
2:59 pm
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After a week of running the new batteries, acceleration seems the same as when it was running new 8V batteries, and I've had no range issues... I don't have...
Travis Raybold
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Nov 28, 2007
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... That is good to know. I have several cells in my T-875 pack which are quite black after a charge so I don't know how much longer my pack will last. ... ...
David D. Nelson
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Nov 29, 2007
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Here in NJ, gas is $3.11 for reg. unleaded. OUCH! -Carl, is there any hope of resurrecting the GIZMO? I was looking at the www.aptera.com website! Wow, is...
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Mar 25, 2008
2:51 pm
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In spite of the gas prices and maybe because of the political & economic environment, my partner and I have bought a bigger piece of land outside of the city...
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Mar 26, 2008
2:24 pm
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Hi Kelle, How much are you asking for your Gizmo? John ... spring of 2001....
boycoolman
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Mar 28, 2008
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Hello John, I thought I'd start at 6500$ without batteries. It's in very good shape and has under 2000 miles on it. Thanks! Kelle ... From: boycoolman...
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Apr 4, 2008
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Kelle, Would you like me to post this on the EVDL for you? David Nelson PS. Is the motor a series or Separately Excited one? ... on it....
David Nelson
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Apr 5, 2008
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Those of us on solar PV power alone aren't in such a good position to commute with an NEV if we want our house lights to function as well. In our community...
David Knapp
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Apr 5, 2008
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Hello to the group. I've recently taken delivery of Gizmo #30. I figure it's that number, based on my exhaustive reading of all the messages of the group, and...
fred_dot_u
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Apr 14, 2008
2:41 pm
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Altogether there were 38 Gizmo produced over 7 years all individually assembled by the NEVCO team. Approximately 30 are still being used. ... From:...
Carl Watkins
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Apr 16, 2008
2:27 pm
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Heelo Fred; I own a 2003 Gizmo with all the latest updates. (just like yours). I have only 1500 miles on mine and it is in mint condition. I have just ...
robert
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Apr 16, 2008
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I've recently had the battery box sand-blasted and powdercoated and it looks marvelous! While I had part of the vehicle removed, I figured it would be a good...
fred_dot_u
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Apr 16, 2008
2:27 pm
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Hi Travis; I just ordered 4 Trojan T-1275's for my Gizmo. Good to hear that they are working. I previously had 4 SCS225 (deep cycle marine Trojan). I got...
robert
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Apr 16, 2008
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