EV build...feeler thread

[theunchosen]

Allch, I don't mean to say that the trans uses up all the inefficiencies I was just suggesting its likely to be the biggest consumer(producer of enthalpy). To do a quick analysis just look and see which pieces generates the most heat. . .Trans. Not necessarily gets the hottest but which one dumps out the most energy in the form of heat.

[ModelE]

ok well anyway to sorta get back on topic, thanks for the well wishing...the project will probably need it. but good news, i have recruited three of my friends from school who are now very interested in the project, and have two mechanics, an auto shop, a spare garage, and automotive knowledge between them. i will soon be talking to a local green advancement organization to see if any funding would possibly be available, as i am also looking to get an internship there this summer. things are starting to look very promising.

[ModelE]

*bump*

[theunchosen]

mm. . .university involvement is sometimes dangerous. Sometimes they want to incorporate your vehicle into a semester. . .and then they sit on your car for 16 weeks. . .Acura Integra transmission replace with another mint condition trans. . if I had known I would have just stayed up late two nights in a row.

I honestly had forgotten I had the car when they called me to tell me it was done.

[Christopher Jordan]

I had a '95 T-bird 3 or 4 years ago. Only mods were seats/ carpet/ spare, wheel/ jack out to save weight; but it was pretty useless to put money into. Frustrating to try to remove the air conditioning pump and have it catch on fire. Enter the exact opposite Aspire- 'bird out.

That Aspire is not a very good conversion either- works great now, but that "disposable" car would be a terrible money pit for me! It was cheaper in the long run to buy and build 3 other EVs while the Aspire runs on and on!

Good luck with the 'bird whatever you decide!

[ModelE]

Originally Posted by theunchosen

mm. . .university involvement is sometimes dangerous. Sometimes they want to incorporate your vehicle into a semester. . .and then they sit on your car for 16 weeks. . .Acura Integra transmission replace with another mint condition trans. . if I had known I would have just stayed up late two nights in a row.

I honestly had forgotten I had the car when they called me to tell me it was done.

"school" = high school, not university

and if i can get some funding from some local organizations, as i'm hoping too, this could be very interesting..

[theunchosen]

I have no experience with that, therefore I have no comment lol.

The only thing I would be a little hesitant about local organizations. . .they might want to stake a claim on its uses if they heavily fund it. I don't know how much involvement you've had with non-profit organizations or for profits ones but at my best experiences they like to stake a claim to when and where its used and at worst they claim it(I fixed a Mercedez Benz Unimog, on the assumption I could have it when it was finished because it was worthless when I went to work on it)

[ModelE]

yeah, i will certainly be taking all cooperation with a grain of salt, unless i have reason to act otherwise, though most of the places i can work with in this area are very reputable.