Power brakes hidden in front fender.Charge port where the popup headlights ung3 and iota dc-dccontroll boardbatteries in boxesRear seat battery boxes.rear racks
OwnerJeff McCabe
LocationSan Jose, California US map
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Vehicle1984 Porsche 928
One fast DC car!
MotorAdvanced DC FB-4001A Series Wound DC
9"
Drivetrainclutchless drive, mounted to bell housing and torque tube.
ControllerDC Power Systems Rapter 1200
Batteries26 Hawker pc1500, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Going for power and range. I want it all !
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
Charge curve finishes with an 15 volt pulse for up to 6 hours every cycle. Think ill put a timer on it and only let it run the full balance charge once a week or so. I also use Lee Hart designed zeener voltage clampers to protect the batteries that reach full charge first.
Heater1500w electric
DC/DC ConverterIota 45amp
Instrumentationspeedo,tack,soc meter,amp and low voltage guage
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
third gear should top out at 75mph at 5800 motor rpm.
Accelerationbest 0-60 is 8 secounds so far. It will get better! Car easly spins tires if I take off to fast.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Have done a few runs of 46 miles down to 65-70% dod. These runs included over 20 miles freeway at 65-70mph. Vary happy with the range.
Watt Hours/Mile235 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Current:3,100 Miles (4,987 Kilometers)
 
    As of 3/27/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,535 Pounds (1,606 Kilograms)
Work in progress. Hoping for 3400 0r less. Car weighted 3400lbs stock with 1/3 tank of gas.
Car should lose another 100lbs. in the next month.
Tires185/65-15 or195/65-15
Conversion Time16 months to get on the road.
Conversion Cost$12,00-13,000
I am doing a race car type conversion to keep the weight down as much as possible. Running clutchless drive, with motor mounted in the front . Have gone through the 5-speed transmission and removed all but 2nd and 3rd gears. Will use double contactor for reverse.
9/5/06, changed to dc power 1200amp controller for more performance. 4/9/07,battery racks and boxes are in along with most components. Its time to start wiring!
To date have removed just under 1,3oo lbs.I have my eye on another 90-100,but that comes after I get it certified.
7/4/07

Well, shes finally on the road!I know Im going to be real happy, because pulling just 350amps, it accelerate faster than my truck ! Once the brushes are set it should realy be a kick in the pants.
I would like to thank Peter Senkowski for working with me on getting my(his really, he made it)raptor1200 controller and contactors wired correctly. Couldn't of done it without you !
Would also like to thank Al Godfrey For helping me understand series parallel battery wiring and the proper way to slow charge the paralleled pack in order to match the whole string. Oh yaa, I'm glad I didn't listen to you Al and put it all pack together and enjoy it as an "ice":)

9/07. Had a problem with Raptor controller. Over temp. light started comming on falsely. Have had it back for 200 miles and all seems fine again : )
Moved two more batteries to the back to lighten up the steering at parking lot speed.
Bearing went bad in torque tube. Replaced with better quality sealed ones.

3/08. have had allot of battery issues this winter. Had 4 batteries so far replaced under warrenty. Have finally found that my finish pulsed current was to high causing my batteries to vent excessively. Am sending charger out for reprogramming.
I am updating the pictures to show off my new paint job.

This is my first ev conversion. And would welcome any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks ahead of time.
Jeff

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