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gospeedgo

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Decided to toss the turbo in favor of a 20 gell cell batteries. Not sure how to wire up the Safety Switch though.




 
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agirlbeatyou

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YOu know you have got to be the biggest idiot, why would you do that? DUH!!!!!
 

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I'm trying to picture him hitting the brake and going "look honey! recharge!"

"go.....recharge....go....recharge!"

stupid toyota commercials.
 

gospeedgo

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too bad I dont have any room left in the trunk now for Spritle and Chim Chim
 

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lmao
 
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what the hell is that thing and why???
 

gospeedgo

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That my friend is an original 1982 Ford "Jet Electrica" Escort. Not many left. 20 full size batteries and a top speed of 65mph. If interested there is one on Craigslist for $8500
 

Skoobie

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I count 17...you hiding a couple in the glove box?
 

gospeedgo

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3 more under the back seat

just think of the stereo system I could run
 

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I think that's great! I'd love to have an electric, as I only live 2 miles from work. It seems such a waste to drive that short distance.

Yes I know I should get off my lazy butt and walk, but I don't want to have to leave home 30-45 minutes earlier. Not to mention how often it rains.
 

gospeedgo

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take a look at this

90 mustang convertible.....electric
 

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ill stick with good old gasoline.
 

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Rootus

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gospeedgo said:
take a look at this

90 mustang convertible.....electric
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Mmmm.... 600A motor... at 12V, that's what, just under 10 horsepower? And that's not rwhp....
 

gospeedgo

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Rootus said:
Mmmm.... 600A motor... at 12V, that's what, just under 10 horsepower? And that's not rwhp....
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close....but you didnt read far enough...its 144v
still not much of a powerhouse, but instant torque that would leave some people scratching their head light to light. I think he said top speed was 70mph.
 

Rootus

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gospeedgo said:
close....but you didnt read far enough...its 144v
still not much of a powerhouse, but instant torque that would leave some people scratching their head light to light. I think he said top speed was 70mph.
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Ahh, that makes more sense. 115 horsepower. I wonder how many people it surprises... 3900 lbs is a lot of weight (and I should know ).

Dave
 

gospeedgo

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Rootus said:
Ahh, that makes more sense. 115 horsepower. I wonder how many people it surprises... 3900 lbs is a lot of weight (and I should know ).

Dave
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Cant be THAT heavy Dave (is it? lmao )
yes, but from what little I have read and years of experience with electric motors...they make peak torque all through the rpm band. So 115hp potential right on tip in, i bet she goes ok even at that weight I wouldnt go racing more than light to light though
 

Rootus

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gospeedgo said:
Cant be THAT heavy Dave (is it? lmao )
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Rated 3650, plus my fat ass, and voila...

yes, but from what little I have read and years of experience with electric motors...they make peak torque all through the rpm band. So 115hp potential right on tip in, i bet she goes ok even at that weight I wouldnt go racing more than light to light though
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I did some Google research, and that motor is typically rated at about 20 horsepower, but it also says "85 peak". I found a page for a guy who has a Datson 1200, which must be quite a lot lighter, and with a similar motor (but at 156V 1200A) he can do 0-60 in about 8 seconds and exceed 120 mph.

Sooooooo.... if this 3900 lb Mustang has a top speed of 70 mph, I'm guessing he can't quite hit 60 mph in 8 seconds, which suggests he should stay away from stoplight racing. Sounds like a fun project, though. I could get to work, but not back home, on 30 miles of range...

Dave
 

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Rootus said:
Rated 3650, plus my fat ass, and voila...

I did some Google research, and that motor is typically rated at about 20 horsepower, but it also says "85 peak". I found a page for a guy who has a Datson 1200, which must be quite a lot lighter, and with a similar motor (but at 156V 1200A) he can do 0-60 in about 8 seconds and exceed 120 mph.

Sooooooo.... if this 3900 lb Mustang has a top speed of 70 mph, I'm guessing he can't quite hit 60 mph in 8 seconds, which suggests he should stay away from stoplight racing. Sounds like a fun project, though. I could get to work, but not back home, on 30 miles of range...

Dave
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thats the datsun 1200 elec race car right? if it is hes from portland
 

Rootus

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74courier said:
thats the datsun 1200 elec race car right? if it is hes from portland
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Yah, the page says he's from Portland.
 
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