| Owner | Christopher Voss | ||||||
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| Location | Edmonton, Alberta Canada map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1991 Suzuki Swift GT Inspired by Forkenswift - trying to get the most out of the least... | ||||||
| Motor | Mars Motenergy ME1003 Permanent Magnet DC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Original 5 speed manual transmission (5th gear 0.87:1 and differential is 4.105:1) | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1205M 400A version got a smokin' deal on aliexpress | ||||||
| Batteries | 6 Optima running 3 D31A yellow tops, 1 Deka DP27 and 2 Exid, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel It's basically about 5KW. They're rated for 75Ah. The one Deka is 80Ah. Two Exides are 90Ah. Figuring 5KW usuable or so. Even with the mix it's acting like an 85Ah pack. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 72 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | 72V 5A charger with reverse pulse Grabbed it off aliexpress for a great price | ||||||
| Heater | 48v quartz style for golf cart | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | 72V to 12V 30A Got it for smoking deal from aliexpress and it does the job | ||||||
| Instrumentation | analog speedometer, voltmeter and ammeter | ||||||
| Top Speed | 55 MPH (88 KPH) | ||||||
| Acceleration | Probably equivalent of a stock 1.0L Swift | ||||||
| Range | 22 Miles (35 Kilometers) | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 215 Wh/Mile This is measured from the wall and includes losses in the charger and the dc dc converter. Personal best is 165Whr/Mi | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 1,800 Pounds (818 Kilograms) estimated | ||||||
| Tires | 4 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 8 years | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | over $8000 CAD including the base car | ||||||
| Additional Features | No 12v battery since it's running straight off the dc/dc converter power. Lightweight RX7 phone dial wheels with Bridgestone RE92 low rolling resistance tires. All LED exterior lighting. Radio removed along with speakers, ecm and harness, cooling system, fuel system, and any unnecessary wiring. Added a grille block. torqued the wheels, increased tire pressure to 34 psi cold, and replaced transmission oil with Mobil Dexron VI with 4 oz of NMF and 2 tsp's of tungsten disulfide. | ||||||
| Insured it and registered it Mar 30, 2016 and went to the post office. Took the old man. He liked... Cost breakdown: $1400 for the car in ice form $2600 USD for Kit #1 from e-volks.com after shipping $200 for engine hoist from princess auto $50 for 14" RX7 wheels off kijiji $400 for Bridgestone RE92 low rolling resistance tires $20 for a pillar gauge pod $75 for extra wiring and ends $40 for power cable crimp tool and brush on electrical tape $150 USD for 30A dc dc converter and shipping duty/gst $300 for Brembo rotors all around $100 for Apex ceramic brake pads all around $200 for new wheel bearings all around $150 for new stainless steel braided brake lines all around $1300 for Optima D31 yellow top batteries $50 for GM Dexron VI ATF for the 5 speed transmission $250 USD for 48 volt quartz heater after shipping/tax/duty $90 for all external LED lighting including headlights $20 for reverse switch & marker light wiring and horn from wrecker $30 for digital voltmeter and ammeter with 75 mV shunt $80 for backup 400A contactor $40 for cable wrap $70 for new rear passenger side disc brake caliper $150 for bumper beam and front fascia from wrecker $250 for white plastidip $40 for black and glossifier plastidip spray cans $120 for aluminum plastidip for the wheels $70 for the bra $200 for koi orange plastidip coming next $300 for 72v Curtis controller for upgrade to 72 volts $150 for 72v charger 15A for upgrade to 72 volts $150 for 72v dc dc converter to 12v 30A for upgrade to 72 volts $20 for Mobil Dexron VI for the transmission $900 for Motenergy ME1003 | |||||||
1991 Suzuki Swift GT
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Last Updated 03-16-2019
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