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   2000 Porsche Boxter

   • wasexton
   • Jul 10, 2020
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   Jul 17, 2020

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      wasexton

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      Discussion Starter · #1 · Jul 10, 2020

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      I have been looking for a project car (roller) to convert to an EV for a few months. I came across this car that had already been converted and was priced reasonably. I was told that the previous owner had let it sit and batteries were dead. It was powered by 40 CALB batteries and has a Warp11 motor. The photos below should give an idea of the rest of the system.
      
      

      

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      I am looking at purchasing these for power:
      
      

      

      3948.56US $ 23% OFF|40pcs/lot Lifepo4 3.2v 200ah Battery With Busbars For Battery Pack - Rechargeable Batteries - AliExpress

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      My question is if this looks reasonable. I should end up taking less space with the newer batteries as well I think so will need to rebuild the cages for the batteries.
      
      Also, I would like to "clean up" the cabling mess where the controller and charger are as well as put in a charger that would allow for fast charging. What would your recommendations be for this?
      
      Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
      
      Arthur

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      philsev

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      #22 · Jul 17, 2020

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      wasexton said:

      I have been looking for a project car (roller) to convert to an EV for a few months. I came across this car that had already been converted and was priced reasonably. I was told that the previous owner had let it sit and batteries were dead. It was powered by 40 CALB batteries and has a Warp11 motor. The photos below should give an idea of the rest of the system.
      
      

      

      IMG_20200710_110514266_HDR.jpg

      drive.google.com

      ,
      IMG_20200710_110524877_HDR.jpg,
      IMG_20200709_110702364_HDR.jpg,
      IMG_20200710_110534383.jpg,
      IMG_20200710_110529474.jpg,
      IMG_20200710_110518491_HDR.jpg,
      IMG_20200710_110618543_HDR.jpg,
      IMG_20200710_110448619_HDR.jpg,
      

      

      IMG_20200710_110615786_HDR.jpg

      drive.google.com

      
      I am looking at purchasing these for power:
      
      

      

      3948.56US $ 23% OFF|40pcs/lot Lifepo4 3.2v 200ah Battery With Busbars For Battery Pack - Rechargeable Batteries - AliExpress

      Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

      www.aliexpress.com

      
      My question is if this looks reasonable. I should end up taking less space with the newer batteries as well I think so will need to rebuild the cages for the batteries.
      
      Also, I would like to "clean up" the cabling mess where the controller and charger are as well as put in a charger that would allow for fast charging. What would your recommendations be for this?
      
      Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
      
      Arthur

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      Hi Arthur
      My answer will differ from others. I have been using CALBS for nine years. I have built six cars of my own. I will only use LIFE batteries. Very stable not one problem in all that time with the batteries. Actually I lost a cell once. I tried a BMS, and it fried the battery and left my wife stranded. Yes they are less dense. But far more safe. I can tell you a couple of stories with them, that if I had used OEM batteries I would have burned my house down. You have a great old controller and a good motor. Have fun. If I chose a new project I will still use LIFE chemistry.

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