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Wow, this needs an update:
First, I replaced my MAXX29 pack after 1,000 miles under warranty. They needed an equalization charge, but I didn't know at the time and didn't want to mess around, so I just had them replaced. I have also designed and built a BMS for each battery to try and keep them balanced when charging.
After the new pack was installed, my brakes went on me so I spent about a week replacing everything brake related, new rotors, pads, drums, shoes, etc and went to continue breaking in my new pack when my transmission went on me. I guess after 244,130 miles it was time.....
I have been EV-less for over two weeks while trying to locate a replacement transmission. I found one this past Thursday and bought it and hope to have it today. It's from a local salvage yard and was still in the donor when I arrived at the yard on Thursday. It was supposed to be ready yesterday, but I am still waiting for it.
I also have started to work on installing heat into the EV. I have been using a Ceramic heater on the seat to preheat the EV in the mornings, but I also need something inside to defrost the windshield when the snow comes, so I am looking to install a ceramic element into the EV and have one outside so I can still preheat the EV before driving off.
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