Kinzie and The CarFront RackMotor
OwnerRon Wirgart
LocationMeadow Vista, California US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet
One of the many VW Cabrio conversions
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
8" Diameter Motor
DrivetrainClutchless coupling to 5 speed transmission.
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
Batteries18 US Battery US-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage108 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge OP-108-11
11 Amps 108VDC 115VAC
HeaterCeramic Heater
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne SD-350D-12
Modified by EV America
InstrumentationVoltage and Amp Gauges
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Went 65mph so far, however, it was down a hill. I live in the CA foothills, those hills suck the amps. . .
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
Still braking in the batteries.
Watt Hours/MileDon't know
EV Miles
Start:188,301 Miles (302,976 Kilometers)
Current:188,361 Miles (303,072 Kilometers)
Total:60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/29/2008
Seating Capacity4 adults
Conversion TimeBought the Cabrio last August (07), removed the ICE and it sat most of the winter. I have been working on it more seriously since March 2008. I am now on the road. For the most part, the conversion is finished, lots of little details to take care of.
Conversion Cost$8000 +
September 2008 - I am on the road. Lots of little details to take care of, but for the most part it is finished!

Thanks to Bob at EV America for his advice and to the people that I have contacted through the EVAlbum!

Lots more pictures on the my website -
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