Air conditioning you say!New LiFe04 Charger under the hood.Under hood 3New LiFe04 batteries in the car!Yes I did say air conditioning!Well I guess you mean it, air conditioniThe batteries have arrived
OwnerNeal Farris
LocationDallas, Texas US map
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Vehicle1999 Volkswagen Golf Mark IV
Base European model Golf. Originally converted by AC
Propulsion for VW in 2000. It has somehow found its way to
me and is
reborn
MotorNetgain Warp 9 Brushless DC
Drivetrain5 speed Standard Transmission
ControllerLogisystems 750W
Had a glitch so controller was upgraded to 120-156V
Batteries46, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Have moved up to LiFe04 batteries. Went with 46 in two
banks. Rear has 30 and 16 under the backseat. had to rebuild
battery hold downs.
Charger Elcon PFC 3000
2200Watt-115VAC charger from Jungle Motors. You can see
it in the photo of the new under hood set up.
HeaterElectric core
DC/DC ConverterZivan NG-1
InstrumentationCustom cluster from AC Propulsion. Added Tach for motor
and Amp meter.
New monitor system coming from EvieSystems.
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Early testing is showing good power at mid speed range. Top
speed to date has been 45 MPH @2000 rpm in 5th gear.
Should be able to handle higher speed.
AccelerationReplaced controller still need to be adjusted.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Still testing and getting batteries balanced.
Watt Hours/MileThis data is still to come.
EV Miles
Start:17,746 Miles (28,553 Kilometers)
Current:17,812 Miles (28,659 Kilometers)
Total:66 Miles (106 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/21/2009
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
New batteries were the same weight as the AGMs, so I don't
notice any real change in handling. I did move more to the
back, that should help with passengers in the car.
TiresFalken
185/65R-15
Ziex ZE-512




Conversion TimeStarted October, drove on March 1. Could have been done
sooner had it not been for an 8 week long adapter plate
snafu. Upgraded batteries in May. Still tweeking the system
and waiting for final monitor system
Conversion CostI don't even want to think about it yet. I haven't added up all
of the receipts.
Additional FeaturesStarting to add the ElectricBlue Air conditioning unit. Got the main unit installed. Need to have new lines run for freon. Hoping this all comes together. It is hot here in Texas. I included photos in the update. I will add more info as I go along.

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