New Thundersky SetupUnder backseat battery layoutSolition 1 InstallSolition 1 Install- Close-upYes I did say air conditioning!
OwnerNeal Farris
LocationDallas, Texas US map
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Vehicle1999 Volkswagen Golf Mark IV
Base European model Golf. Never registered in the US until
now.
Originally converted by AC Propulsion for VW in 2000. It has
somehow found its way to me and is reborn
MotorNetgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 speed Standard Transmission
ControllerEvnetics Soliton 1
Added the Solition 1 in September and have been more than
happy with its flawless operation!
Added liquid cooling in anticipation of global warming.
Batteries44 Thunder Sky 90Ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Added Thundersky LiFe04 batteries in June of 2009. Went
with 44 in two banks. Rear has 28 and 16 under the backseat.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerElcon Elcon PFC 3000
2200Watt-115/240VAC charger from Jungle Motors.
Heater1500W Electric core
DC/DC ConverterZivan NG-1
InstrumentationCustom cluster from AC Propulsion. Added Tach for motor
and Amp meter.
Added Elithion BMS system in March 2010. Updated in
December 2010. Works great, pack charging and battery
balance is no longer an issue!
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Contined driving is showing good power at mid speed range.
Top speed to date has been 65 MPH @2500 rpm in 5th gear.
Should be able to handle higher speed.
AccelerationSoliton 1 controller has all of the power I need. I am using the
"quiet" mode and I have plenty of power. Using their
adjustable throttle pedal. It takes all of the loose travel out of
the pedal.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Still pushing the limits and testing the true range. Gets me to
work and home with no problem (32 miles round trip)
Watt Hours/MileThis data is still to come.
EV Miles
Start:17,746 Miles (28,553 Kilometers)
Current:20,228 Miles (32,546 Kilometers)
Total:2,482 Miles (3,993 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/4/2011
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
TiresFalken
185/65R-15
Ziex ZE-512




Conversion TimeStarted October 2008, drove on March 1, 2009.
Added Thundersky batteries June 2009.
Finally upgraded to Elithion Lithumate BMS March 2010.
Changed controller to Solition 1 in September 2010
Conversion CostI don't even want to think about it yet. I haven't added up all
of the receipts.
Additional FeaturesAdded the ElectricBlue Air conditioning unit spring 2009. Added electric heat before
winter 2010. Both work great.
Many trials and tribulations have finally brought me to a great driving EV. Finally an EV
grin that has stuck. New pictures will be updated SOON!

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