| Owner | Taffy |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria Australia map |
| Web | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 2009 Locost A lotus 7 replica which is being built from the ground up |
| Motor | Kostov 9 Series Wound DC Have changed from a warp9 to a kostov based on pricing. |
| Drivetrain | Direct drive to a TE cortina differential (2.92). |
| Controller | Open ReVolt WebPage Let the fun begin! Open source DC controller! |
| Batteries | 45 Thunder Sky TS-60, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer Changed to lithium because the lead acids would double the weight of the car. I am trying to keep it around 600kg with 2 passengers to keep the performance up. |
| System Voltage | 144 Volts |
| Charger | TBA |
| DC/DC Converter | TBA |
| Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) The aim is to clear 100kph (62mph)and hopefully get a fair way towards the 130 mark. Looking at using a 2 speed CVT if i cannot reach this target. |
| Acceleration | I came into this wanting sub 5's for 0-62mph (100kph), looks more like 10's. So will have too see what else comes out. |
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) That is the aim, to be able to go 50mils at close to 60kph. Aiming bigger then i need so i can push it. The calcs say that the car should be good for 60-70km @ 60kph. |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults (tight fit) |
| Curb Weight | 1,300 Pounds (590 Kilograms) That is around 610kg, that is the calculated final weight including 2 pass. |
| Conversion Time | Lets not go here |
| Conversion Cost | This I will have when I calc up all my receipts so far. Will have on my website when i finish! |
| Basically have most of the body work done, the chassis is done, currently making the suspension and awaiting the parts for the controller to come. ETF has blown out due to cost blow outs with batteries being changed to lithium but i see it being worth it. Come on pay rise at work! The name "drydanol" means electric in Welsh. | |
2009 Locost
“Drydanol”
(under construction)
Last Updated 10-06-2009
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