[Bowser330]

VIDEO: EVWest's Dual11HV + Shiva BMW E36 M3

http://green.autoblog.com/2012/07/16...-bmw-m3-loves/

[kerrymann]

Awesome!!!

[Batterypoweredtoad]

Any more updates on the drivetrain and battery system? I see some sort of automatic transmission but that's all I can spot in the video.

[ruckus]

Looks like they did a really nice job with the cage, seats, controls, etc.

I love that turbo-electron sound.

Only bummer is too much power for 2wd. Must be nice to have that problem..

[Bowser330]

Check out Evwest's Facebook page for more pictures.

It's a two speed built power glide.

[Batterypoweredtoad]

Interesting! The shorty glide with the female input shaft is beautiful!

[ruckus]

Sooo.. it's about as much Beemer as my beer can.

All kidding aside, those old 2-speed trannys are kinda perfect for EV's. Tall first ratio sucked for ICE's but is just like starting out in 2nd with an electric which most people do. Only issue is top speed (no overdrive) and lack of a lock-up torque converter.

Even a 'built' slushbox is probably a lot nicer on the rear diff than straight gears.

[LithiumaniacsEVRacing]

Love this car!

[DIYguy]

Awesome. I'm assuming they changed their battery now. . . ?? I think they started with CALB prismatics. . . Anyone know what they are using?

[Batterypoweredtoad]

EV West's beautiful shorty powerglide:



Apparently the input shaft is a modified TH400 part. I have asked if they are going to sell the shaft and motor adapter on their Facebook page. It wouldn't work in my current conversion but I REALLY want a transmission setup like that in the future.