914ev Google Group

Re: Batteries and Rain

2013-02-20T16:17:00Z

That is what the battery box is for. I have an angle iron frame that holds
a polycarbonite box that houses the batteries. This keeps the rain and
road water from contacting the batteries. Sure, most people want to see
the batteries and I get asked a lot, but I just tell them they are inside
the box. That is as good as I can do. I could probably build a clear lid,

Batteries and Rain

2013-02-19T20:57:54Z

Hey All,

Just wanted to get a read on driving an 914 EV in the rain. Two thirds of
my CALB 180Ah cells are in the engine compartment on either side of the
motor. I created racks that would allow me to keep the rain tray on the
deck lid (an important feature in my estimation), but I am not certain the

Re: [914ev] Replacement for Azure DMOC 445 Controller

2013-02-18T17:32:57Z

Mark,
I believe the wheels are original Fuchs' - when I went after a vehicle to convert I grabbed the best one I could find and this one had all sorts of nice extras and *almost* no rust. Your conversion is really beautiful! I really just wanted to get my car converted and on the road so I didn't attempt a complete bottom-up restoration like you've done. Great job!

Re: [914ev] Replacement for Azure DMOC 445 Controller

2013-02-17T17:30:44Z

THere are some people that are using the Curtis AC controller - it is not
liquid cooled and can easily handle the AC24LS. There's a set of
discussions on this over on DIYElectricCar. I believe that you can buy the
controller and then rent the update tool.

Cheers,
Peter

Re: [914ev] Replacement for Azure DMOC 445 Controller

2013-02-16T19:41:09Z

Hey Jack,

What a sweet little ride ;)

Are those real Fuchs, or repros, and if you are running center caps,
where did you get them?

McB
[link]

Replacement for Azure DMOC 445 Controller

2013-02-16T17:40:57Z

I've been really happy with my Electro Automotive AC Voltsporsche conversion for about three years. Now the DMOC 445 controller has become unreliable. Three times now I've driven about 7 miles and just plain stopped dead. I've looked at EE3_LAST_ERROR and it is 2,048 - CURRENT_CALIBRATION_FAULT. The DMOC manual says, "Rare; may be associated with 12V supply problems".

spare DC motor?

2013-02-15T06:42:05Z

I'm looking for a DC motor and controller, 48-72V, for a special
purpose-built EV and thought I'd put the word out here in case anyone has
something or knows someone with some spare parts. Thanks, Dave.

Re: [914ev] Thundersky or GBS

2013-01-30T02:00:55Z

One of my coworkers took a good look at the GBS, and didn't like the
connector. She's also busy designing her own BMS and charger, so I figure
she knows what she's doing.

Cheers,
Peter

Re: [914ev] Thundersky or GBS

2013-01-17T21:55:05Z

Watch the last hundred or so episodes of evtv.me. Spec sheets are here:
[link]

Mike Brown

"There has never been a war over electricity and there never will be." --
Paul Scott, Founding member of Plug In America.

Re: [914ev] Thundersky or GBS

2013-01-17T21:49:31Z

I'm not familiar with those... can you direct me to some info?

Terry B

______________________________ __
To: 914ev@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:39 PM

Why not go with the CALB CA grey cells?

Getting ready to convert my 914 from lead acid to Li... anyone have experience/opinions on whether GBS batteries are better than Thundersky/Synopoly as GBS says in their literature? --

Re: [914ev] Thundersky or GBS

2013-01-17T21:39:44Z

Why not go with the CALB CA grey cells?

Thundersky or GBS

2013-01-17T16:23:49Z

Getting ready to convert my 914 from lead acid to Li... anyone have
experience/opinions on whether GBS batteries are better than
Thundersky/Synopoly as GBS says in their literature?

Re: [914ev] Digest for 91...@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

2013-01-11T17:34:56Z

I don't see why you couldn't store enough in the batteries to at least
check the drive systems out. Don't expect too much power to come out tho.

Cheers, Peter

Re: [914ev] Digest for 91...@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

2013-01-09T21:34:18Z

Thanks Guys-
I am in the process of checking structural integrity, cleaning it, and
testing the 12V and battery system (the headlights pop up and turn on, I
tested them!). I am also drawing a schematic of the electrical system, as I
am sure I am going to need to troubleshoot it.
Question:
Do you think it will be possible to store small amount of charge in the

EV for Sale

2013-01-09T15:45:50Z

Hello,
I am selling my 1972 VW Van, converted to DC drive. More details at:

[link]

$5,000 ( with four year old battery pack) or $6,000 (with new set of batteries)

Matthew Parkhouse, RN
hobomatt@ aol.com