| Owner | Leonard Ellul Bonici | ||||||
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| Location | Fgura, Malta Malta map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 2002 BMW Z3 | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC 9 Series Wound DC Motor literally exploded, the commutator, brushes and part of armature blown to hundred pieces.It looks like its beyond repair. I am seriously thinking of buying Netgain. Any suggestions? | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Original 5 speed Manual / clutchless | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 500amp limit | ||||||
| Batteries | 48 CALB/Skyenergy 100 Ah, 144.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 Inboard Bought it from the UK EZ Electrofit Zapi excellent after sales service. | ||||||
| Heater | Heated seats | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Astrodyne SP-280 | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Ammeter 0-400 voltmeter 80-180 | ||||||
| Acceleration | same as stock | ||||||
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 0 1290kg | ||||||
| Tires | stock, shocks was not changed | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 5 months | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Still counting | ||||||
| Additional Features | Salvaged Peugeot 306 Hydraulic power steering pump. Fabricated a switch that will turn off pump when car is moving straight. geust vacuum pump, dont recommend it cause its noisy | ||||||
| Was hard work however a great experience. Electric cars are the future so why not having one now. I recommend it, car is powerful, silent and fun to drive. When it drives!! Cause at the moment it out of order. | |||||||
2002 BMW Z3
“Molly”
(under construction)
Last Updated 01-17-2014
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