[moldiebrownie]

As MattW said, most coversions add weight to your car..especially if you end up using flooded lead acid batteries like most of us do..see this thread http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php/battery-question-15.html They weigh about 70lbs each and you probably will need some upgrades to your suspension and brakes. I upgraded my Civic's rear suspension and brakes using Acura Integra parts. Here is a site that will show you how to do the same for your car. Save the link, If you choose floodies for your conversion..you will need it! http://www.msu.edu/~levesqu6/links.htm

 

[moldiebrownie]

I have actually seen this conversion http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/159
in person. The guy had all the batteries in one large box center of the bus. The box was vented and had a padded covering. Looked like an easy conversion...well at least where batteries are concerned. I had to wonder about range though...not exactly a light or aerodynamic vehicle. You can see the battery box a little on this link.... http://www.electroauto.com/gallery/bus.shtml

Btw..you've seen this thread http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php/favorite-donor-car-541.html right?