| Owner | Daniel Ademu-John |
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| Location | Atlanta, Georgia US map |
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen I built this Dune Buggy from off the self items. The motor is connected directly to the trans with no clutch. The car is designed for top speed and little range hence the use of only 6 12V batteries |
| Motor | Advanced DC 6.7 Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | Stock VW 4 speed |
| Controller | Curtis |
| Batteries | 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| Charger | Home made |
| Heater | none |
| Instrumentation | Home made. Features include all LED lights (including white running lights) turning lights with buzzer |
| Top Speed | 45 MPH (72 KPH) Currently 45 mph hope to pass 60 mph with 72v |
| Acceleration | not tested yet |
| Range | 8 Miles (12 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 1,200 Pounds (545 Kilograms) |
| Conversion Time | On and off for years |
| Conversion Cost | $7000 + |
| Car is a lot of fun to drive also drives with less noise outside than what you here when you drive (and that's not much). Car is a huge attention getter. Should be done next spring | |
Dune Buggy
(under construction)
Last Updated 11-22-2008
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