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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

Posted 03-03-2012 at 01:32 PM by AviatorBJP

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. My professional life has kept me busy, but I still have made good progress on my conversion.

Winter 2011-2012:

Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. No engine, no fuel tank, no alternator, pumps, radiators, exhaust pipes, or muffler. I was also able to strip a good 2/3rds of the wiring from the car as they were directly related to ICE components....
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First steps

Posted 02-26-2012 at 05:23 AM by Fatboynotslim (Fatboynotslims 2002 Saturn SL1 EV1)

I have bought my donor car. It's a 2002 Saturn SL1 with 220,000 miles and a rough engine, however it still runs. The price was $900 which was OK I think? I have been looking for ages on Craigslist for the right car and toyed with all sort of cars. In the end I went with what was available and what I could afford.
I have also bought on Ebay a used Advanced FB1-4001A DC motor which was removed from a EV ranger for $511, the seller also had the controller, a CURTIS PMC model 1231C-8601, voltage...
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Stripped Bike

Posted 12-27-2011 at 08:48 PM by RogerK

This is after I stripped the bike and preparing for the EV.
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Honda Goldwing Conversion

Posted 12-27-2011 at 08:45 PM by RogerK

I am doing an electrical conversion of an 88 Honda Goldwing. I wll try to post here frequent enough to show progress and share useful information.
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VW Build

Posted 12-17-2011 at 02:25 PM by Ace_bridger

I collected the car last weekend and, having not seen it in the flesh, i was very pleased with what I'd bought.

It's a MK2 golf with 9'' ADC motor fitted, battery tray up front and one sunk into the rear where the fuel tank was. It needs a reasonable amount of attention but is a greater starter project for my first EV.

The lights, etc run from a dedicated 12V battery (missing) and all the wiring is there so it should just be a matter of sticking the battery in.
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