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Old 05-18-2010, 11:19 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by carbonaltima View Post
... I'm trying to do as much research as possible before i delve into building one.
Did you have a look at the blue meanie link?

some of the more critical specs for those performance figures:

Motor: 9" series-wound by Advanced DC, model FB-4001
Batteries: 14 Enersys 'Genesis' XE60 12V AGM lead acid, 47 ahr @ C1. Pack weight 693 lbs.
Controller: Zilla Z1K 1000 amp controller by Cafe Electric
System Voltage: 168 Volts
Curb Weight: ~2460 pounds.
Drivetrain: Original 4 speed transmission with shaved flywheel and heavy duty clutch
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