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OwnerCliff
LocationEureka Springs, Arkansas United States map
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Vehicle1984 Fiat X19
1984 bertone with extensive body modification.
Trimmed ten inches off front,Made fiberglass
trunk lid, hood, rear and front end.
MotorAdvanced DC FB14001A Series Wound DC
Drivetrainmodified 5 speed transmission.
Controller P&S Open Revolt
straight through air flow
I switched from a Curtis to a P&S a couple
years ago. I am running air through the
controller for cooling and redesigned it in
May. I am thinking of moving the filter to
the bottom of the controller to pull the air
up and out.
Batteries18 Trojan T-875, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
heavy
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG5
hangs on wall
Heaterceramic
DC/DC Converter Marelli Alternator
Cog drive belt to end of motor
Instrumentatione-meter, amp and volt, Tach, etc.
Top Speed90 MPH (144 KPH)
had it to 90 in 5th then ran out of straight
road
Accelerationbetter than stock
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Have done 40 I live in a mountainy area.
Watt Hours/MileI don't keep track I just drive the heck out of
the thing.
EV Miles
Current:50,000 Miles (80,450 Kilometers)
Seating CapacityTwo people and a small dog
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
Tires175/70/13
Conversion TimeIt is a hobby and so it will never be completed
I am not getting paid so I don't keep track of
time
Conversion Costmore than I could afford
Additional FeaturesModified bucket seats, tilt steering wheel
New shocks lowered one and a half inches. Car takes the mountain
turns pretty good as is. 1/7/12

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