I have had this thing for 6 years now, and it has been a riot. Its the kind of car that you can drive around at 5mph and still have fun (doing stupid stuff in a parking lot). I now want to convert it to an electric.
Skill:
I am just above average with auto mechanics, I can remove and install anything that involves bolts and seals.
I am ignorant about fabrication, and I don't have any friends who are good at it.
Performance:
I want to get at least 40 drivable miles out of my car at 45 mph with decent acceleration (I am a biker so I have a fear of things that cannot accelerate to get out of danger).
Funds:
i can dump $1000 in to it now and $400 to $500 a month until it is done (no kids yet).
Parts:
I like the Warp9 motor it seems to be a crowd favorite, and a 500 amp Curtis controller.
How Should I start? What parts would be good for my car? Does anyone know where I can get an adapter plate for the VW Transission or should I try and have one made? With my funds what type of battery should I use?
Skill:
I am just above average with auto mechanics, I can remove and install anything that involves bolts and seals.
I am ignorant about fabrication, and I don't have any friends who are good at it.
Performance:
I want to get at least 40 drivable miles out of my car at 45 mph with decent acceleration (I am a biker so I have a fear of things that cannot accelerate to get out of danger).
Funds:
i can dump $1000 in to it now and $400 to $500 a month until it is done (no kids yet).
Parts:
I like the Warp9 motor it seems to be a crowd favorite, and a 500 amp Curtis controller.
How Should I start? What parts would be good for my car? Does anyone know where I can get an adapter plate for the VW Transission or should I try and have one made? With my funds what type of battery should I use?