Have you contacted the vendors on the "Tesla Parts - Where To Buy" thread (here)?
If you add your location to your profile I may also be able to suggest some other vendors.
Tesla Powered BMW E31 8 Series
So some of you might already know about my E31 conversion as it's been going on 3 years now! Currently running a Siemens 1pv5135 motor and DIY inverter and 6 speed manual gearbox. Has been running very well the last few months but with the Tesla components becoming available and my work on the open source control boards progressing nicely I've decided to convert the E31. Again.
I had originally thought to use the small high efficiency drive unit but decided to go all in and put in the Large rear unit for 450hp+
Going to be getting some help and the use of a workshop and vehicle lift for the drive unit install as it will need some serious work done to the rear subframe and boot floor. Once the drive unit is in then I can start putting some batteries into that nice big empty engine compartment. Should make quite a fun car and test bed for the open source control board. Stay tuned
I had originally thought to use the small high efficiency drive unit but decided to go all in and put in the Large rear unit for 450hp+
Going to be getting some help and the use of a workshop and vehicle lift for the drive unit install as it will need some serious work done to the rear subframe and boot floor. Once the drive unit is in then I can start putting some batteries into that nice big empty engine compartment. Should make quite a fun car and test bed for the open source control board. Stay tuned
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Just back from a test drive
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That makes it a 3 months conversion including HW development
Very good
I see there is "room for optimization" in the web interface. It's all going to happen.
I see there is "room for optimization" in the web interface. It's all going to happen.
Wow, that's amazing... love the sound as it's accelerating
Panzer version of new digital dash for the Tesla drive unit
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Looking at how to fit the Tesla charge port to the E31
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Tesla charge port fitted inside a cheap Dostar Type 2 connector housing. Worked out quite well. Just cut out the internals and turned the housing on the lathe to be a nice press fit on the Tesla o-ring so should be water tight.
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Took a bit of an unexpected break thanks to two weeks in hospital. Getting back into things now so more updates on the Panzer hopefully starting next week. In the meantime, a hint on the next project .....
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Tesla charge port fitted to the E31 today. Making progress
A step closer to the SuperCharger ...
A step closer to the SuperCharger ...
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No need. I can just use a Tesla Chademo adapter
Got something a little special for Der Panzer
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