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The Toecutter · 03-07-2021, 02:09 PM

I'm eventually going to upgrade the motor/controller when money permits.

Cutting the battery pack down to 144V to reduce weight and then installing a NetGain Hyper9 synchronous reluctance AC motor/controller would really do wonders for its efficiency. I'd have a system that could allow me to keep the transmission, while able to do 0-60 mph < 6 seconds and top out at almost 150 mph. 1/4 mile time would be in the upper 13s. And perhaps I'd get a range of 130-150 miles on a charge. AND the car would weigh less than it did stock. Were money no object, I could use TWO of these systems and delete the transmission, and possibly do 12s in the 1/4 mile with it.

I've also been considering all of the excellent input everyone here has added to the thread and will be working on the design of a spoiler system that doesn't ruin the greenhouse. As long as I can get a CdA of under 0.3, this could be doable! I don't think it's unreasonable considering the ADU1B LeMans Spitfire had a Cd of 0.32, and Jigsaw Racing who produces replica pieces to install on Triumph Spitfires quoted one doing 137 mph on 111 horsepower, and the math works out close.

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The Toecutter Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ghettoville, USA Posts: 251 Rebellion - '16 KMX Framekit Custom electric velomobile Thanks: 149 Thanked 187 Times in 112 Posts	I'm eventually going to upgrade the motor/controller when money permits. Cutting the battery pack down to 144V to reduce weight and then installing a NetGain Hyper9 synchronous reluctance AC motor/controller would really do wonders for its efficiency. I'd have a system that could allow me to keep the transmission, while able to do 0-60 mph < 6 seconds and top out at almost 150 mph. 1/4 mile time would be in the upper 13s. And perhaps I'd get a range of 130-150 miles on a charge. AND the car would weigh less than it did stock. Were money no object, I could use TWO of these systems and delete the transmission, and possibly do 12s in the 1/4 mile with it. I've also been considering all of the excellent input everyone here has added to the thread and will be working on the design of a spoiler system that doesn't ruin the greenhouse. As long as I can get a CdA of under 0.3, this could be doable! I don't think it's unreasonable considering the ADU1B LeMans Spitfire had a Cd of 0.32, and Jigsaw Racing who produces replica pieces to install on Triumph Spitfires quoted one doing 137 mph on 111 horsepower, and the math works out close. Last edited by The Toecutter; 03-07-2021 at 02:31 PM..