madderscience's "The Lead Sled"


Vehicle Name: The Lead Sled
Builder: madderscience
Started: 2007-01-01
Finished: 2007-09-04
Build Duration: 246 days
Build Hours: 500
% Complete: 100%
Added: 2008-07-03
Last Updated: 2008-07-04
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Donor Vehicle: 1985 Toyota MR2
Donor Cost: $400
Conversion Cost: $13,000
Total Cost: $13,400








- Performance and Range -
Max Power: 50 kW
Top Speed: 70 mph
Acceleration: unexceptional but safe
Final Weight: 3400 lbs
Range at 30: n/a
Range at 55: 50 miles
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: Flooded Lead Acid
Battery Manufacturer: Trojan
Battery Configuration: 21 Trojan T-105 flooded golf cart batteries: 2 in radiator location, 5 in front trunk, 10 in engine compartment, 4 in sunken bay of rear trunk.
Battery Pack Voltage: 126v
Charger: Russco 24-120
Charge Time: 8 hours for a 30 mile drive
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: Curtis 1231C
Motor: Advanced DC 9 inch
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: Intellipower RV battery charger
Air Conditioning: 
Power Steering: manual
Brakes: SSBC vacuum pump
Tires: Bridgestone B381
Other Notes: 
 
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