... Hey RWS, You can indeed run an electric motor sans transmission. Just remember it is not the most efficient way to go. Electric motors have a 'sweet spot'...
My customization of the XR3 will be mostly in the cosmetics. I will use the propulsion system as is... but I will cut a big-ass hole in the top and nail a...
So, we have discussed using a generator/alternator thingy hooked up to the diesel engine to charge the batteries, some say it will take too much power, and...
... Hey Tom, I agree that the XR-3 is a great design. That's one of the reasons I am so interested in it. The reason I discuss certain changes, is because...
... <snip> ... supplying 96V. The 8" ... course may ... 23HP diesel planned has ... trickle would help ... (which are very powerful) ... <snip> ... an...
I really like the teardrop lights. From the persepective, it doesn't look like the right and left side headlights are the same. What are they from? But, I'm...
... They are from a Saleen. I had to rotate the left one about 10 degrees to make it fit. Just playing with looks here, so it was only to get a rough idea. The...
Gary- Went to Saleen.com and didn't see any teardrops like this. Are you holding out on us? Are they HID? Tom ... degrees to make it fit. Just ... Hopefully...
... You can not use them in series and charge them in parallel at the same time. With relays you could do one or the other at different times, but to be honest...
... Nah, Tom's right. I hadn't thought it through. Not used to dealing with voltages this high in a vehicle. There are things you (I) can do to make it still...
I read an interesting rule concerning serial hybrids tonight on one of the EV boards. They were discussing how much engine it took to provide battery charge...
... section, 4 place amphibian,we EACH had 2000 (thousand) hrs in it by the time the molds were finished. ... Which is why this will be a project for my...
... Gary, I wouldn't. He can't a price on Tri Magnum plans now because they're availble second hand on Ebay. Most of the other plans were great for their day,...
... I'm going to have fun with this. I just spent the weekend in The Sea Ranch, CA where I've bought my new retirement home. I don't ever expect the...
... the 'nose'. Looks ugly. ... Gary, Thanks for my recessed lights. Yes as you can have gathered my name is Tom, but not the same Tom that asked for your...
OK, I see this was on the Saleen 7 car they sell. I was looking at the aftermarket products that Saleen sells for you to install on your Mustang. So, that's...
This is only true if you wish to have an unlimited range vehicle (ie just add fuel when empty). If you plan a specific range into the car, then it can be...
... No I don't, but I suspect someone else has similar shaped headlights. I grab images where the general angle and position of elements in the picture is...
Hi All: I have the skills to fabricate everything but the body for one of these cars. Is there anyone out there making the complete foam/glass body? Cheers. ...
... There is a very reasonable chance that Riley will offer completed bodies for sale. He has done so on at least some of his other vehicles. However don't see...
I found this promising looking EV calculator, that I thought might be interesting to a lot of you guys thinking about electric power, vehicle drag, battery...
Jose, Sure, there are several FRP shops around the country that have that capability, You might have a hard time getting a quite however as the drawings...
