Mario & Michael's 1990 Ford Capri

Owner	Mario & Michael
Location	Glen Iris, Victoria Australia ^map
Vehicle	1990 Ford Capri Soft Top
Motor	Kostov 17R 9 Series Wound DC 24KW 205A continuous
Drivetrain	5 Speed manual clutch used for coupler, removed clutch pedal. Now Auto / Manual?
Controller	Zeva MC600S
Batteries	45 CALB/Skyenergy 100AHA , 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Elcon CHG-TCCH-45C-8A
Heater	Ceramic made to fit area of original water heater compartment.
DC/DC Converter	DCDC636W input voltage range: 110-370VDC or 85- 264VAC Output voltage: Adjustable 10.2-14.5V Maximum continuous output current: 53A Typical efficiency: 89% Protection: Short Circuit, Overload, Over voltage, Thermal Dimensions: 218x105x63.5mm Weight: 1.5 kg
Instrumentation	Original Speedometer will adapt other instruments TBA
Top Speed	TBA
Acceleration	TBA
Range	TBA
Watt Hours/Mile	TBA
Seating Capacity	Was 4 seater NOW 2, as all 45 batteries will be in rear seat area
Curb Weight	0 Estimate from 1061kg original weight to just over by 59kg TBC
Tires	TBA
Conversion Time	To date 28 Days if working continuous. This is a 100 Weekend Father Son Project: To completion estimate another 34 Weekends to go as of 7 Jan 2012
Conversion Cost	Year To Date AUD $ 12,000 Budget AUD $ 20,000
Additional Features	Have allowed wiring to accommodate solar cells to charge 12volt battery when vehicle stationary.
At stage cosmectic paint work, then repair soft top. Then wire all components and test.