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| Owner: | John RA Benson | |||
| Location: | Berkeley, California | |||
| Email: | jrab | |||
| Web Site: | http://www.e-m-w.com | |||
| Base Vehicle: | 1970 Porsche 914 | |||
| Motor: | Advanced DC FB-4001 | |||
| Drivetrain: | Original 5 speed transmission with clutch | |||
| Controller: | Curtis 1231C | |||
| Batteries: | Twenty Saft STM-100 | |||
| System Voltage: | 120 Volts | |||
| Charger: | Brusa NLG412 | |||
| Heater: | Hair Driers | |||
| DC/DC Converter: | Sevcon | |||
| Instrumentation: | a) Ammeter BC29 for Brusa, E-meter
b) Tachometer - reflective tape marks on flywheel driving 555 circuit through opto-electronic sensor c) Voltmeter |
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| Top Speed: | 85 + mph | |||
| Range: | 60 mile? high speed freeway driving | |||
| Seating Capacity: | 2.5 (tight) | |||
| Curb Weight: | guessing approximately 2700 pounds | |||
| Tires: | Bridgestone Turanza, 195 60 15 | |||
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In addition to conventional EV conversion component swap (conversion done with ElectroAutomotive VoltsPorsche kit), also replaced entire suspension and front brakes: swapped out front calipers for BMW320i ATI calipers (bolt on, no mods necessary other than bending brake lines) & replaced master cylinder with 914-6/911 master cylinder |
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