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N00b about to buy a glider.

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Hi folks,

Well, I'm going to take the plunge! I've run the numbers and an EV makes all the sense in the world. I live 3 miles from work an EV will satisfy 95% of my driving needs.

I also have the advantage of working for a battery company and can get a really good price on deep cycle batteries. A lot of my co-workers are interested in the idea and can offer lots of advice and expertise.

I look forward to picking the impressive brains I've found around here and hope to have my EV rolling next spring!

My glider is a 1991 Nissan NX1600 for $250. I've already picked out the vanity plate - PBH2SO4. (I know, too nerdy)

Dave in Des Moines

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Dave_C said:
Hi folks,

Well, I'm going to take the plunge! I've run the numbers and an EV makes all the sense in the world. I live 3 miles from work an EV will satisfy 95% of my driving needs.

I also have the advantage of working for a battery company and can get a really good price on deep cycle batteries. A lot of my co-workers are interested in the idea and can offer lots of advice and expertise.

I look forward to picking the impressive brains I've found around here and hope to have my EV rolling next spring!

My glider is a 1991 Nissan NX1600 for $250. I've already picked out the vanity plate - PBH2SO4. (I know, too nerdy)

Dave in Des Moines
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"glider" usually means a car purchased from the manufacturer without engine and transmission.
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Dave_C said:
Hi folks,

Well, I'm going to take the plunge! I've run the numbers and an EV makes all the sense in the world. I live 3 miles from work an EV will satisfy 95% of my driving needs.

I also have the advantage of working for a battery company and can get a really good price on deep cycle batteries. A lot of my co-workers are interested in the idea and can offer lots of advice and expertise.

I look forward to picking the impressive brains I've found around here and hope to have my EV rolling next spring!

My glider is a 1991 Nissan NX1600 for $250. I've already picked out the vanity plate - PBH2SO4. (I know, too nerdy)

Dave in Des Moines
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Hey Dave!

I'm in Cedar Rapids, a noob also. Just getting my feet wet! I'm selling some assets and looking to build one myself, hopefully also get into a new career path. I've been teaching IT tech seminars, would like to develop my passion for RE and EV into skillz I can use to make a living, either seminars or helping design/build EV kits or whatever else in RE. Wonder how many Iowans are here?

-John
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Manntis said:
"glider" usually means a car purchased from the manufacturer without engine and transmission.
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See? I'm learning already. The nomenclature is all new to me and the wiki doesn't have a glossary. I'll probably insert my foot into my mouth a few times more!
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reality_bytes said:
Hey Dave!

I'm in Cedar Rapids, a noob also. ...Wonder how many Iowans are here?

-John
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Hiya John,

I don't know how many Iowans there are, but a lot of people are very interested. I can see a club springing up pretty quickly.
I figure we break even here in Iowa - not many hills to worry about, but the winters are cold.
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Wow that Nissan looks like it'll need some serious cleanup work.

Make sure the frame isn't rusted out, because you'll be placing a large amount of lead on top of the frame and you don't want it to fail on you.

What kind of budget do you have for this vehicle?

Also what kind of top speed and range do you want? 55MPH, 20 miles?
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The car is actually in pretty good shape once you remove all the dead leaves and branches. I was a daily driver last year, and the majority of the rust is just bubbling under the paint in a few spots. I'm looking at battery and motor combinations that will give me 20 miles and a top speed of 50/55MPH. I'll never take it on the freeway. Any motor suggestions? I'm still struggling with the 6V vs 12V question. I can get some 6V 120AH batteries for $68 each. What kind of speed can I get from a 96V system? My pack weight would be 976 Lbs.
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