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I collected the car last weekend and, having not seen it in the flesh, i was very pleased with what I'd bought.
It's a MK2 golf with 9'' ADC motor fitted, battery tray up front and one sunk into the rear where the fuel tank was. It needs a reasonable amount of attention but is a greater starter project for my first EV.
The lights, etc run from a dedicated 12V battery (missing) and all the wiring is there so it should just be a matter of sticking the battery in.
The brakes run off a modified VW central locking vacuum pump which will need upgrading with something better.
The interior is in good order.
I intend to use a Open Revolt and battery pack of 120V 100/110 Ah...I think. I'd love to use lithium but initial outlay procludes this as we're buying a new home and expecting a new baby in May!!
I'm chuffed with the car. It cost £750. The trailer cost £45 to rent and diesel to pick it up was about £40. I'm hoping to get her back on the road for under £2000.
It's a MK2 golf with 9'' ADC motor fitted, battery tray up front and one sunk into the rear where the fuel tank was. It needs a reasonable amount of attention but is a greater starter project for my first EV.
The lights, etc run from a dedicated 12V battery (missing) and all the wiring is there so it should just be a matter of sticking the battery in.
The brakes run off a modified VW central locking vacuum pump which will need upgrading with something better.
The interior is in good order.
I intend to use a Open Revolt and battery pack of 120V 100/110 Ah...I think. I'd love to use lithium but initial outlay procludes this as we're buying a new home and expecting a new baby in May!!
I'm chuffed with the car. It cost £750. The trailer cost £45 to rent and diesel to pick it up was about £40. I'm hoping to get her back on the road for under £2000.