Daniel Ademu-John's Dune Buggy

Owner	Daniel Ademu-John
Location	Atlanta, Georgia United States ^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