I didn't have my motor rebuilt. The controller then the charger. The car runs great 55 mph + more. I just need my charger back soon from my tech.. more later. ...
We had our motor rebuilt at Electric Motor and Supply Inc. in Altoona, PA. I don't think the motor really needed it but because the University has close ties...
I have pictures posted in the photo gallery. It is a 3 phase motor but it looks nothing like yours (if you mean the one you have posted pictures of). Seems...
Does anyone have a source for Solectria/'99 Metro hub caps? One with a Solectria badge would be great, to replace the one that we're now missing but we'd...
Hi Folks, I just got my AMC325 back from Switzerland where it was repaired by Kruspan Engineering. Not as much as a new controller and the controller works...
Actually I have not done the test yet. Maybe I do not want to be dis-appointed as I pride myself as being able to eek out the absolute maximum range. I will...
Range tests kill batteries. I wouldn't recommend running a range test. Save it for that dire emergency when you need to get home. I try to keep my Ahr draw to...
Do you think one endurance run would make that much difference? I have already learned my lesson, as I killed a pack running 35 miles per charge. Thanks ... ...
From: Rex Allison <ev64bug@...> Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:20:22 -0800 (PST) Range tests kill batteries. I wouldn't recommend running a range test. It...
Today I drove my Force 45 miles climbed 4,200 feet in altitude and used 85 amp hour of energy. I probably could have gone at least 70 miles but only on level...
There is a seller of lithium battery packs (LiFePO4) on austin ev. I inquired as to the price, and got the following reply: " How are you? Very pleased that...
I find that a good schematic helps me when I work on electrical things. So I've worked up some simple schematics for the power circuits of the Solectria Force...
I'm shouting. THANK YOU GORDON!! Bill S ... From: Gordon Stallings <genki@...> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2008 10:49:20 PM...
Agreed. I do not have any experience with the LiFePO4 chemistry. It would be teriffic if the damage done by deep discharges with this chemistry is not as bad...
Ken, I have a little different perspective since my range is good enough for almost all my driving. The last time I did a back of the envelope calculation for...
There are some guys experimenting with LiFePO4 in Xebras and they are seeing significant voltage drop on accelleration. The Xebra of course is a 72V pack so...
Greetings, I have a 97 Force with one year old batteries and just wanted to comment that I have gone 45 miles and used 53 aH on two different occasions in...
Hey Gary: This is Jim Donovan again. I have contacted you recently and have followed your listings on the Solectria controller and reprogramming with great...
Ahhh. It can get quite cold there during winter. I has warmed up here in Reno NV. I am awaiting my newly rebuilt charger. Then I can really start driving my...
Howdy, The car has been sold to a buyer in Wichita, Kansas. He may soon join this list. Adios, Jerry Pohorsky [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Mark, Greetings. I am in the same boat as you! Mine was a demonstration by the local science museam. Then it sat for 12 years. Where are you getting the...
Hello, What size batteries was your car setup with? I recently went to an electric car club meeting in Ct. Which side of the US are you on ? Well ,at this...
1993 Force. Pollychain notch belt from motor to Transmission. really a odd ball set up for the force, they didn't do this alot. My Pack is 12 Optima Yellow...
It is a belt drive, I am not sure on the controler or motor. It is a 93. I will post pictures up this afternoon once I take a few updated ones. I will also try...