| Owner | Richard Fechter |
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| Location | San Rafael, California United States map |
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| Vehicle | 2004 Vego SX-600 Modified |
| Motor | MAC-BMC Brushless DC rewired for external controller. Forced-air cooling. 2.5kW output. |
| Drivetrain | 5mm pitch timing belt. |
| Controller | PowerPack Modified brushless controller. Replaced FETs + increased current limit to 70 amps. |
| Batteries | 4 Hawker EP-13, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 5 year old surplus batteries. Free! |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Soneil 2408 Charges half the pack at a time. |
| Heater | The motor. Warms your hands on a cold day. |
| DC/DC Converter | Surplus mini 20w dc-dc converter provides power for main contactor and LED lights |
| Instrumentation | Speedometer, ammeter, voltmeter. |
| Top Speed | 27 MPH (43 KPH) Fast enough on a Vego. I need better brakes. |
| Acceleration | Zero to 25 in 4 seconds. |
| Range | 10 Miles (16 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | One |
| Curb Weight | 98 Pounds (44 Kilograms) I will fit in the trunk of my Honda Civic Hybrid. |
| Tires | 12.5" skinny scooter tires running at 70 psi. |
| Conversion Time | 6 mo. |
| Conversion Cost | Mostly scavenged parts. Spent around $100. |
| Able to go 20mph on an 18% upgrade. Out accelerates most cars to 25 mph. | |
Vego SX-600
“MAC Attack”
Last Updated 06-16-2006
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