OwnerBob Bath
LocationGrants Pass, Oregon US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1992 Honda Civic DX
sedan
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
8." 5th generation Honda engines rotate opposite of nearly
every car on the market, so it was necessary to advance the
motor.
DrivetrainStock 5-speed transmission
ControllerDC Power Systems DCP-1200 Raptor
1200 Amp, with inductive throttle. I have the Imax pulled
waaaay back, since I shouldn't be pulling more than 300A
from the floodies.
Batteries18 US Battery 8VGC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Make sure to order single caps, and L-terminals! 9 in
front; 9 in rear, sunk nice & low to leave room for guitars
& amps-- Civvies were _made_ to be EVs! DO NOT EVER
USE Speedcaps with these batteries. They will spew acid
vapor all over your batteries and corrode your racks!!!
You'll be able to pull 10-12 kWh from the pack.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC20
I pull 35 amps when I first plug in, and generally charge
from 220V outlets. This charger has been reliable, quiet,
and versatile.
HeaterCeramic core, 3000 watts.
DC/DC ConverterBelktronix 60 Amps
baby-- we're talkin' SERIOUS "MORE POWER" on the 12 volt
auxiliary line! They're a new company, but DANG they make
a great product.
InstrumentationSpeedometer, E-meter mounted in pod pillar. Have wired
battery indicator to stay on while vehicle is powered up. (;-
p
Top Speed72 MPH (115 KPH)
One of these days, I'll see what she can do in 4th and 5th!
AccelerationAccelerates better than a stock Civvy from 0-40; pokier than
stock from 40-72.
Range45 Miles (72 Kilometers)
Depending on temp., load, speed, etc. This is a summertime
rating, solo driver, under 55, and not too hilly...
Watt Hours/Mile225 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:98,000 Miles (157,682 Kilometers)
Current:111,300 Miles (179,081 Kilometers)
Total:13,300 Miles (21,399 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/30/2008
Seating Capacity5 adults
Curb Weight3,260 Pounds (1,481 Kilograms)
TiresNitto 165-70R13 pumped to 40 PSI. Don't forget the coil-
over and Koni Yellow upgrade to deal with the weight...
Conversion Time1.5 years, mostly waiting for the adapter plate and battery
racks.
Conversion Cost$9000 plus glider. Price includes the first set of batteries.
Additional FeaturesGotta' have a cassette player to hook up the iPod to! Sunroof to vent heat in GP
summers. (Isn't convection great)! 50/50 weight split between the batteries. Circuit
breaker mounted under handbrake.
If you're interested in converting a 5th generation Civic (92-95), click
WebPage and follow the link to my journal.
If you're even more eager after reading the webpage and webjournal, you can Paypal
$23 to bbath@budget.net, and I'll send you a 57 min. long DVD that features the
hatchback model I based my conversion on; my vehicle; and even a del Sol-- each of
which has 18 batteries. The video discusses battery and component placement, ins- and
outs of converting 5th generation Civics, etc.

I'm driving for $6/mo. and loving every minute of it!

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