Update needed - Many projects in club

[rich.carroll]

So many of our club members are working on EV's, some considering their first steps, some driving theirs, but looking for minor modifications.  Perhaps at club meetings we should offer a few minutes for members to update a portion of their projects.  Perhaps, discuss which motor they used on one meeting, discuss controller at the next.  

I am aware of the following:

Nathan Stowe	1988 Mazda RX-7	Replacing/buiding controller
Steve Kaufman	1985 Porsche 944	Showing!
Steve Kaufman	144V VW Beetle pickup	Driving
Craig Dusing	1997 S-10	Replacing tired battery pack with lead or lithium
George Gladic	Prius	Replacing lead in Plug-In Prius with lithium
Tom Gralewicz (Milwaukee)	Dodge Neon - 300V AC drive	Replacing controller with newer higher output
Geoffrey Pullinger	Toyota Tercel	driving as EV, restoring car
Ted Lowe	S-10	new battery set
Bob Baker	Honda Civic	running, finishing details
Steve Grushas	Zap Zebra	Adding one more battery, for 84V
Ken Simmermon	Doran 3 wheeler	running, reengineering seat, replacing batteries
Scott Wilkinson	Triumph Spitfire	Just starting, bodywork done
Dennis Doney	Honda Civic	just starting
Dio Vesselinov	Mitsubishi	starting, engine out
Frank Debreczenyi	Ford Focus	Planning, using multiple systems
Sergio Meza	Honda Civic	starting
IIT STudents	S-10 (old Argonne truck)	starting
Paul Marucci	Ford Escort	starting, has parts
John Emde	Ford Ranger	battery testing
John Jeide	Corbin Sparrow	converting to LiFePO4 batteries
John Jeide	VW Rabbit	rebuilding, close to done
Dave Habiger	Porsche Boxster	needs batteries installed
Jim Drasal	Fiberfab SSK	finishing wiring
Todd Dore	VW New Beetle	evaluating battery management systems
Rich Carroll	S-10	Some batteries need replacement. Change to lithium?
Miodrag Zubic	S-10	testing
Al Hostert	S-10	evaluating final details
Ed Harris	Toyota Matrix	selling
AST	Toyota Matrix	evaluating batteries (damaged?)

We might start with a one sentence announcement of what motor you are using, and your + or - experiences.

[todd.dore]

Rich -

Nice list.  For the Elec Bug, I'm evaluating BMS, but will stick with the same charger - a PFC-20.

[geoffrey.pullinger]

Rich,
I am converting a 1989 Toyota Tercel and I am driving it (most of the conversion is done - the car has had heaps of restoration and it needs heaps more).  It's 120 volt with a Logisystems 550 amp controller (Which you sold me).  It has a Net Gain Impulse 9" motor with 10 100 amp/hr AGM batteries.  I'm using 10 Soniel 12 volt chargers, 1 per battery (This is like 1/2 of a BMS).  The car has a 5 speed manual gearbox and I've retained the clutch.  - http://www.evalbum.com/2445

[ken.simmermon]

Doran Three Wheeler, yes 3 is for me! may have to change 1 to 3 batteries, thinking of converting to NiMH. I will be contacting MIT for my seat problem. Country company's will be contacting me in a couple days on the insurance. Hope to be driving legally(LOL), by this weekend, so I can go by gas for my lawn mower. Just Kidding!

good list Rich

[tom.gralewicz]

Tom Gralewicz (Milwaukee)    1999 Dodge Neon - 300V AC drive             Replacing controller with newer higher output


(Once I finish the swap, I need to bring it to a meeting)

[rich.carroll]

I updated the list.  Anyone else?  Updates?

[craig.dusing]

Craig Dusing - 97 S10 - Deciding whether to replace tired battery pack with lead or lithium

[steve.kaufman]

I have a 1974 super beetle.....144v..... now powered by a warp 9 inch thanks to Rich.

I also have the "club car"  1985 Porsche 944

I would like to convert both cars to lithium over the summer.... if time and money allows.
Steve

[bob.baker]

Hi Rich,

Having fun driving the Civic EV, each and every day now, I will bring it to our next meeting, see you all their !
                                             
Bob Baker     

[todd.dore]

Steve -

When you convert your Super Bug to Lithium, we will have to race!  A test of the electric Beetles!

[steve.kaufman]

I look foward to it!!

[skip.montanaro]

I see this on the list:

> Dave Habiger - Porsche Boxster

Can someone help me get in touch with Dave?  It doesn't look like he's ever used the bulletin board.  I've been thinking about a mid-80s 911 conversion, but a Boxster would sit better with my wife (air bags, etc).  I only see one Boxster in the EV Album (not Dave's) and would be interested in discussing the possible difficulties in converting a newer car which has more electronics and other auxiliary bits to keep functioning.

Thanks,

Skip Montanaro

[rich.carroll]

We're working on the Boxster at Pioneer.  You are welcome to stop by the shop and look at it, see what we did, etc.  Emde swears he won't do another Boxster, but you can talk to him.

[nathan.stowe]

I still need to replace my controller on my 88 rx7.  (and add pre charge resistors)  I am on the fence to buy or build a controller.  I am thinking build, but I have not had time yet.

[miodrag.zubic]

Hi everyone!

I bought my S10 (already converted) in May 2010. It had 120V battery system (20 US145's - tired), Curtis 1231C controller, Advanced DC 9" motor,
Only a few weeks after buying it a few batteries failed (expected) so I started the modifications:
- added battery box for 6 more batteries, bought and installed 26 x US2200 for 156V system
- upgraded Zivan charger for 240VAC in 156VDC and repaired/upgraded Zivan DC-DC converter for higher input voltage
- installed one of my controllers for testing
- changed original motor rubber mounts into custom made solid ones - motor was rotating too much under high torque (shifter would to 2" to the right)
- added a set of leafs in the rear suspension