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Old 05-09-2011, 11:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
peppp
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sourcing cheap components for conversion

Hi guys.

After reading some of the conversions made in my country (Portugal), i'm trying to figure a way to lower costs for my future conversion.

Could you guys please comment on my newbie ideas?

1- First thought that came to mind, was to somehow source some "intelligent" small 12v chargers and charge the batteries independently instead of using a big "smart" charger that could cost me 1k USD.

2- Vacuum pump. If I understood this correctly, any conversion that uses a recent donor, will need a vacuum pump for the brakes. Anyone ever tried using a central locking vacuum pump (from junkyard) ? Would it have enough power?

Thanks in advance

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