Replacing torsion bars
OwnerAdrian DeLeon
Owner's Other EVs1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Nishiki 26
LocationCoos Bay, Oregon US map
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Vehicle1993 Toyota Truck
MotorNetgain Warp 11 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainWas a 4cyl, 5spd
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K-HV
HEPI pedal option
Batteries25 Trojan T-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
12 behind rear axle. Definitely tail heavy. Makes handling a bit strange on chicanes. Could definitely use more weight up front!
System Voltage150 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-20
Heater2x 120V, 1500W ceramic heater.
DC/DC ConverterZivan NG1-DCDC
InstrumentationVolts, Amps, PakTrakr
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
Lots of hills here. Easy 15 miles in winter, at least 25 in summer. Sags to 1.75V/cell at ~200A for these ranges.
EV Miles
Current:4,000 Miles (6,436 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/12/2010
Seating Capacity2 adults, 3 if good friends
Curb Weight4,600 Pounds (2,090 Kilograms)
Conversion TimeAbout 8 months
Conversion Cost$13,000
Additional FeaturesNew upholstery.
Pneumatic bed lift for easy battery access.
Battery boxes made from 1/4" ABS
Heavy duty torsion bars.
Custom leaf springs made by removing the overload leaf and adding extra layers from old delivery truck springs.
Clutch slips if accelerating hard from a stop in 3rd gear. A new clutch disk was installed, so it may not be properly seated yet (will it ever really seat in an EV?).

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