gottdi's "Static Charge"


Vehicle Name: Static Charge
Builder: gottdi
Started: 2007-09-10
Est. Finish: 2008-10-01
Build Duration: 387 days
Build Hours: 0
% Complete: 85%
Added: 2008-07-02
Last Updated: 2008-12-30
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Donor Vehicle: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Donor Cost: $1,200
Conversion Cost: $1,800
Total Cost: $3,000






















- Performance and Range -
Max Power: 0 kW
Top Speed: 65 mph
Acceleration: Good
Final Weight: 0 lbs
Range at 30: 0 miles
Range at 55: 15 miles
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: Flooded Lead Acid
Battery Manufacturer: Energizer
Battery Configuration: 12 Flooded Lead Acid Energizer GC2 batteries
Battery Pack Voltage: 72v
Charger: Lester-Matic
Charge Time: Not Known Yet
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: Kaylor GolfTech 72 Volt Controller 550 amps
Motor: 9" GE Series
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: Kelly 72 volt to 12 volt
Air Conditioning: Window Down
Power Steering: No
Brakes: No
Tires: Stock
Other Notes: Removed the Kaylor Kit and installed a GE Motor for the VW. It is a 9" GE Series Motor. Installed a very large solid aluminum block heat sink to the controller. It is hoped that because it has such a large mass that it will transfer the heat away long enough to run out of battery juice before it heats up to the point of shut down. The large sink should sink all the heat this controller will produce. If it does not we will take the sink to a machine shop and have them cut fins into the back side and attach a fan for cooling.
 
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