There "could" be a step one for everybody. Let talk about the real first tep and thats how do you spend your money. Make a list of the parts/materials you need...
I've been thinking of what to write as an answer to this post. Its so subjective, that I don't think you can have a test that says; if you pass these...
I've spent many hours reading e-mails about plans. Their not simple nor do they contain every little detail. But Having an old set of the original urba...
I built a fiberglass on wood kayak and the D?D from CLC Boats was very informative on the steps to preparing the surface, placing fiberglass and applying the...
I just found the xr3 and am intrigued. A couple of questions have come up in my mind, however. Are provisions made for heating and ac, and can the canopy be...
Quoted with permission... Tom, Suspension alignment procedures (it's fully-adjustable) and electronic control details will show up on the update site. The...
AC isn't there, and is difficult to ad. Do a search on the board for AC and you'll find dozens of posts addressing the problems. Adding heat shouldn't be...
sure it can, just let us know what you come up with, then we will all know how its done. this build wil require a lot of you coming up with ways to make it the...
sure it can, just let us know what you come up with, then we will all know how its done. this build wil require a lot of you coming up with ways to make it the...
Here are some air-cooled engines under development in three power configurations: 13.5 hp, 40 hp, and 325 hp. How does 40 hp for under 40 pounds of weight...
...One in every crowd? TAG---YOU'RE IT! Rarely have I seen such an obvious case of jealousy rearing it's ugly head...(actually, I think this group has...
Hi Tom, Is the implication that we will receive an email containing the appropriate web address once updates are available on the "update site"? Thanks, Cal...
I think the answer is yes. This is mentioned in the XR3 FAQ: "When your order was prepared for shipment, you were automatically subscribed to an in-house...
I received the email today and it appears the oversites I was questioning, concerns, etc... are recognized by Riley and will be accounted for in future...
The best known video for the techniques used in foam/fiberglass construction is called "Building Rutan Composites". This was a quick-n-dirty video by Rutan to...
Hello everybody, I am trying to figure out a good electric motor and battery package. The motor requirements for me are; powerful enough for freeway speeds. I...
It sounds like you are ready to go. So when you do start 'production', put up some pics so the rest of us who can't start right now can enjoy the project. I...
Hi Doug. I plan on using the same motor (Impulse 9 actually) along with a Zilla Z1K-LV controller. I picked this controller cuz it is rated up to 156 volts,...
I ordered the required steel to start on the Forward assembly. Once it comes in, it will be cut, and I'll organize jigs/spacers as needed. I don't have any...
Greetings everyone. I have spent some time today wondering through the electric car conversion web sites and all I can find that are used are DC motors. Here...
Neither, actually. I ordered the 2x3 and 1x2 rectangular tubing and also the 2" tubing. I figured that I should get those welded first, then proceed with the...
If all they use is DC why not use DC? AC just means you have to take DC battery storage and turn it into AC the have a even more high tec controler to change...
Browse this site. Has a wonderful search engine for various components. http://www.evalbum.com/mtrtp/AC3P It's nice to see what other's have done prior....