Wolfswagen's "Bride of Frankenstein"


Vehicle Name: Bride of Frankenstein
Builder: Wolfswagen
Started: 2012-07-01
Est. Finish: 2013-04-01
Build Duration: 274 days
Build Hours: n/a
% Complete: 90%
Added: 2012-07-18
Last Updated: 2013-03-12
Main Build Thread
Donor Vehicle: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle / Baja
Donor Cost: free
Conversion Cost: $10,000
Total Cost: $10,000




























- Performance and Range -
Max Power: n/a
Top Speed: n/a
Acceleration: 
Final Weight: 2000 lbs
Range at 30: n/a
Range at 55: n/a
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: LifePO4
Battery Manufacturer: CALB
Battery Configuration: Starting with 30 CALB CA60FI batteries, packs of 15 (48v each pack) behind each seat where the rear seat bottom used to be. Next spring, adding another pack to make the build 144v.
Battery Pack Voltage: 96v
Charger: ELCON PFC1500
Charge Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: Curtis 1231C-8601
Motor: Kostov 9" 144v
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: N/A, using separate battery
Air Conditioning: N/A
Power Steering: N/A
Brakes: N/A
Tires: 
Other Notes: The 12v wiring harness is now being finished, along with the carpet. The batteries have been charged for the first time (Feb 18, 2013), and I plan to make a test drive within a week or so.
 
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