controllerBatt box in trunkunder the hood so farBatteries
OwnerRick Bouwknegt
LocationNewaygo, Michigan US map
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Vehicle1995 Saturn SL1
bought with bad clutch for $400.00 needed new subframe though. I learned where they commonly rust out
MotorAdvanced DC Series Wound DC
9"
Drivetrain5 speed
ControllerKelly
156 volt
Batteries20 East Penn 115, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
215 ah lead acid 61lbs each
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerZivan Ng3
ONBOARD 120 VDC OUT
Heaternot yet
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne SD-350D
shiny
EV Miles
Start:220 Miles (353 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,200 Pounds (999 Kilograms)
Tiresupgraded to 15" diameter aluminum rims and tires
Conversion Time?? in process
Conversion Costcurrently have about 6k in parts, this is the early stages of the conversion, haven't received the motor or adapter plate yet so I am somewhat stalled at this point
Additional FeaturesBattery box is submerged in the truck, holds 8 6v batteries. Will have an additional 2 to 4 in the trunk right behind the seat. Was able to build a battery bracket under the hood where the radiator would be that holds 4 batteries.
10/22/08
Installed new rear struts with the springs from the front end of another saturn,had to heat them up and reduce the upper and lower diameter of the springs to fit the smaller diameter struts. I think these will handle the additional battery weight? Completed front battery rails. Still waiting on the motor and adapter plate.

11/10/08
Machined the original flywheel to remove excessive weight, I was able to remove 3 lbs reducing its weight to under 10 lbs.
Installed motor and made another battery rail for under the hood that holds 4 more batteries, making the total number of batteries under the hood 8. Seems to handle the weight?

11/18/08
Pretty much done with the conversion, controller is malfunctioning though, giving a overvoltage error, had to send it back for repair. I was able to drive a couple times with less batteries. Only got up to 40 mph. Ordered new custom springs for the rear. 12 batteries is just too much weight in the rear without stiffer springs. Installed the dc/dc converter last night. Waiting to get the controller back.

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