Build an Electric MotorCAR: Tips & Advice

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The discussion centers around the decision to abandon the idea of getting a motorcycle in favor of working on an old car for a unique experience. Participants suggest dismantling a golf cart or an old Porsche, with a focus on converting it to electric power. There is a debate about the affordability of old Porsches, with some arguing that they can be found cheaply, particularly in the UK. Recommendations emphasize the importance of choosing a lightweight car for conversion, with the Porsche 914 mentioned as a popular model for electric conversion projects. Resources for electric vehicle conversions are shared, highlighting the community's support and examples of successful projects. Overall, the conversation reflects a blend of creativity and practicality in pursuing automotive projects.
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Yes, I did change my mind. Everyone I've asked has said that a motorcycle would be a bad idea. And yes, this would be for the experience.

So..I was thinking of finding an old car, dismantling it, and selling the parts I don't need to help with expenses.

Any tips?
 
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Buy a golf cart, strip it down to the chassis, keep all the electromechanical gizmos in place, replace the battery with a bigger LiFePO4 pack, and maybe get a lift kit and bigger wheels, replace the seats, the lights, the blinkers, and make an exterior as pleasant as you like, maybe even add solar panels on top.


http://www.hummerguy.net/hummer-news/the-return-of-the-38000-hummer…golf-cart

http://www.lcdigitalphotography.com/images/Golf%20Cart.JPG

http://www.cruisecarinc.com/images/carts-sunray1.jpg
 
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Was thinking of dismantling an old Porsche.
 
Blasphemy! And in what universe is an old Porsche cheap?
 
cronxeh said:
Blasphemy! And in what universe is an old Porsche cheap?

Never said it would be cheap.

I just really hate gas stations.
 
ƒ(x) said:
Was thinking of dismantling an old Porsche.

Thumbing through any http://www.oeva.org/resources/members/" will give you an idea of the cost and types of cars you can convert. Porsche 914's seem to be a popular conversion. Googling "electric 914" yields 9140 hits.

The above EV club has everything from a 100 mph http://www.evalbum.com/206", along with a couple of 914's.

And it looks as though you can pick up Porsche gliders http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1016976".
 
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cronxeh said:
Blasphemy! And in what universe is an old Porsche cheap?

Mine was! :biggrin:
 
brewnog said:
Mine was! :biggrin:

Okay, old Porsches are cheap in the universe of Great Britain.
 
Some inspiration: http://www.siemens.com/press/en/presspicture/index.php?type=2&tag=pn&view=special&division=&hit=5&press=/en/presspicture/pictures-photonews/2009/pn200911.php"

Or you can just buy one for € 250 000

In all seriousness buy a small (light) car as possible, hatchback of some make.
 
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