Comments on: DIY Electric Car Conversion Videos – Coupler and Adapter Plate http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/ Electric Vehicle (EV) conversion guides review and information from the web Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:33:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: rob http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-3539 rob Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:54:10 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-3539 i too am glad the question about the gearbox was asked as i was looking at other information and thinking that the motor also acted as a direct drive. if you use all the gears in the standard gearbox will it not travel at higher speeds like in a gasoline powered car? i too am glad the question about the gearbox was asked as i was looking at other information and thinking that the motor also acted as a direct drive. if you use all the gears in the standard gearbox will it not travel at higher speeds like in a gasoline powered car?

]]> By: steve http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-3524 steve Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:58:20 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-3524 thank you for that,made things easyer,Will a 10 hp ac motor work in electric car? thank you for that,made things easyer,Will a 10 hp ac motor work in electric car?

]]> By: Will http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-2129 Will Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:57:06 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-2129 It depends on how the electric motor is connected to the existing transmission unit. Most DIY electric car converter will connect the electric motor direct to the transmission bypassing the clutch. The way they drive the EV is by engaging in second or third gear and pretty much drive around using that gear only. It depends on how the electric motor is connected to the existing transmission unit. Most DIY electric car converter will connect the electric motor direct to the transmission bypassing the clutch. The way they drive the EV is by engaging in second or third gear and pretty much drive around using that gear only.

]]> By: Used Cars @ Dial a Demo http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-2124 Used Cars @ Dial a Demo Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:37:17 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-2124 Thank you for clearing this issue up, Will. It was something that had me a bit confused as well. Just one question remains from my side however. Will you still be using the clutch when changing from neutral into second? I do apologise for the silly question. This is a learning curve for me, as I am new to the electric car conversion concept. Thank you for clearing this issue up, Will. It was something that had me a bit confused as well. Just one question remains from my side however. Will you still be using the clutch when changing from neutral into second?

I do apologise for the silly question. This is a learning curve for me, as I am new to the electric car conversion concept.

]]> By: 10 Reasons Why VW Volkswagen Beetle Is A Great Electric Donor Car | VW Beetle | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-1209 10 Reasons Why VW Volkswagen Beetle Is A Great Electric Donor Car | VW Beetle | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:34:06 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-1209 [...] biggest advantage is the adapter plate. Since the metal adapter plate is already cut to fit a Beetle, all you have to do is line it up and [...] [...] biggest advantage is the adapter plate. Since the metal adapter plate is already cut to fit a Beetle, all you have to do is line it up and [...]

]]> By: 5 No Brainer Benefits of Electric Car Conversion Kits | Conversion Kits | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-1208 5 No Brainer Benefits of Electric Car Conversion Kits | Conversion Kits | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:19:45 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-1208 [...] The toughest component to fabricate on your own is the metal adapter plate. [...] [...] The toughest component to fabricate on your own is the metal adapter plate. [...]

]]> By: 4 Things That Will Affect Your Electric Car Conversion Cost | EV Conversion | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-1173 4 Things That Will Affect Your Electric Car Conversion Cost | EV Conversion | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:45:20 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-1173 [...] probably you would have to outsource the work to make the adapter plate also. Unless you are a machinist and you have tooling equipment in your garage, you have to [...] [...] probably you would have to outsource the work to make the adapter plate also. Unless you are a machinist and you have tooling equipment in your garage, you have to [...]

]]> By: AGUSTIN GONZALEZ http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-486 AGUSTIN GONZALEZ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:12:42 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-486 Excellent this info. I apreciate a lot of this tips in the technical references very necesaries for to build a ELECTRIC CAR OF COURSE... A lot of Thanks for this info... Fraternallly: Agustin Gonzalez. Excellent this info. I apreciate a lot of this tips in the technical references very necesaries for to build a ELECTRIC CAR OF COURSE… A lot of Thanks for this info…
Fraternallly: Agustin Gonzalez.

]]> By: DIY Electric Car - Installing The Electric Motor Video | New Zealand | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-438 DIY Electric Car - Installing The Electric Motor Video | New Zealand | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:28:30 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-438 [...] both the motor and transmission shaft together. You can custom made a metal bracket and then use a universal coupler. Alternatively, you also custom made an adapter [...] [...] both the motor and transmission shaft together. You can custom made a metal bracket and then use a universal coupler. Alternatively, you also custom made an adapter [...]

]]> By: DIY All Electric Automobiles - How To Get Started? | Homemade Electric Car | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/do-it-yourself-diy/diy-evconversion-videos/comment-page-1/#comment-364 DIY All Electric Automobiles - How To Get Started? | Homemade Electric Car | DIY Electric Car Conversion Blog Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:26:59 +0000 http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/?p=158#comment-364 [...] you join both the motor and transmission shaft together? You will have to use a device known as a universal coupler and adapter plate. To line up the shafts, you have to custom made a medal bracket for the electric [...] [...] you join both the motor and transmission shaft together? You will have to use a device known as a universal coupler and adapter plate. To line up the shafts, you have to custom made a medal bracket for the electric [...]

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