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Old 02-14-2011, 11:05 AM   #1451 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bennelson View Post
That design would have required a fair amount of fabrication for the shelf/bracket for the upper batteries.
I could have sent plans!



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Also, when I again want to increase system voltage, where would I put THOSE batteries!?!?
I predict by the next time you increase system voltage, you'll find some way to use batteries with much greater energy density & will actually have less battery volume in the car. That thought has crossed my mind, with the number of people doing lithium conversions in the last couple of years. Eventually there will be used packs coming available.

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PS: Darin, what size is your motor? Mine is literally as big as would fit in the car. I think last time I measured, I didn't have the HEIGHT between the motor and the hood for batteries.
It's 15" L x 8" Dia.

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