Controller mods or build for E-assist altermotor

[freebeard]

As always, the connection between the motor and the wheel is my problem.

With me it's my lack of money to effect the connection. But since I could sell my Lexus MGR at a loss and get the eAssist part and I have a zero-miles 1776cc engine sitting on stand; I'm looking at the lower operating voltage for the remaining parts. Feels good, man.

[teoman]

Just checked. Beetle is 800kg, polo is 1000kg.

Could be a very fun project.

Wonder if you could have 2 of them powering the car.

[freebeard]

With the (68hp) Lexus MGR I calculated the weight of the engine, transmission, gas tank, shift rod, etc. would offset the (98lb) weight of the MGR and battery pack.

As a hybrid, the pulley drive would have to be doubled up or substituted a Gilmer belt drive like they use on superchargers.

As a pure EV, you might have a motor per wheel hub, with a 6 or 7:1 ratio.

[HaroldinCR]

Just wondering if the original electronics from the Buick/Chevy would be worth buying, and maybe hacking for more power. The battery is 115V. Not sure about the Whr, probably 1.4 or so, which would be 12 Ahr ?? Seems pretty light powered to me, or, am I not doing the math correctly?

[thingstodo]

Originally Posted by thingstodo

I drive by a wrecker on my way home. They are closed for the day by the time I drive by, but I could maybe drop by on Monday and see what they have, or what they can get.

These are the vehicles that Wikipedia lists under BAS hybrid. Any others that I could cross-reference ... or would I rely on the wrecker to do that cross reference?

2012-2014 Buick LaCrosse w/ eAssist
2012-2014 Buick Regal w/ eAssist
2013 Chevrolet Malibu w/ eAssist
2014 Chevrolet Impala w/ eAssist

EPIC fail on this one. I asked if they could get me a replacement part for any of the vehicles listed. The call I received was a simple 'No'. No alternative sources suggested, or possibility of bringing the parts in from other yards ... just 'No, we don't have an alternator for you'.

I guess I'll drop by one of the GM dealers and ask at the parts counter. I find the wreckers easier to deal with when asking for a part that works in multiple vehicles. The dealers seem to need a VIN number, or a specific model, or something. I have received strange looks when I ask for parts that work on different years of vehicles, and different models

[HaroldinCR]

Thingstodo,
What USA state are you close to? How far would you drive for one ? Shipping is ridiculous to Canuckistan.

[thingstodo]

Originally Posted by HaroldinCR

Thingstodo,
What USA state are you close to? How far would you drive for one ? Shipping is ridiculous to Canuckistan.

Saskatoon is straight north of Montana. Scobey Montana is 4.5 hours each way.

[HaroldinCR]

Boy, you are really in the wilds, EH ? Wis., Mn., Mich., Id., all have one. Quebec has one. Wa., has one. How do we get one to you ?

You have any friends that live closer to the border?

They weigh around 18 pounds, I believe. How much to ship one, maybe? Most are $110.00-$130.00 US.

I just bought one for $85.00 today. Hope we don't get a run on these.

[thingstodo]

Originally Posted by HaroldinCR

Boy, you are really in the wilds, EH ? Wis., Mn., Mich., Id., all have one.

I've shipped across the US/Canada border. It is just not worth it. Importers make their money with all the cr*p they have to deal with!!

Quebec has one.

Shipping from quebec is not too bad. DHL has done 25 lb as a package before. Not sure if they still do.

A link to the one in Quebec would be nice

I will likely try asking at the dealership .. it may help if I have an ad to show them!

[HaroldinCR]

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My mistake. Quebec was not e-assist.