# Do It Yourself (DIY) **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Flywheel Ultracapacitor RWD EV hybrid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flywheel-ultracapacitor-rwd-ev-hybrid/1717)
**Author:** [@cyberpine](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cyberpine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 6:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flywheel-ultracapacitor-rwd-ev-hybrid/1717 "2011-09-02T06:57:25Z")
The small/midsize truck market in the US is gone due to it costing about the same to make a small or big truck and full size trucks and small trucks doing about the same in fuel economy. so, in 2013/2014 you going to s… --- ## [Electric power steering](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-power-steering/1412)
**Author:** [@drywaller](https://community.electricforum.com/u/drywaller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-power-steering/1412 "2011-06-30T21:58:44Z")
Hi everyone. I am new to the site, just joined today but have been lurking for some time. I have hit a road block and desparatley need help. I am building a small scale electric car just to learn the basics. Then I will … --- ## [Where to get the \*\*\*\* parts in europe? :)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-get-the-parts-in-europe/1611)
**Author:** [@tdnevmo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tdnevmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 8:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-get-the-parts-in-europe/1611 "2011-05-26T08:39:21Z")
Hello. If i import stuff from outside EU, a lot of tax will be put on my goods when they arrive to my country (Denmark) So can you link to any european supplier of AC/bldc motor, batteries, etc. ? Thanks :wink: --- ## [Do the intelligent parking assist system really useful?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-the-intelligent-parking-assist-system-really-useful/1598)
**Author:** [@celine12](https://community.electricforum.com/u/celine12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-the-intelligent-parking-assist-system-really-useful/1598 "2011-05-04T18:55:31Z")
I am a newer for driving car,my parking skill is so~~ poor:(.friend advise me to buy intelligent parking assist system,does it really useful? --- ## [Be careful where you buy batteries!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/be-careful-where-you-buy-batteries/1562)
**Author:** [@dtbaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dtbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/be-careful-where-you-buy-batteries/1562 "2011-02-09T19:24:31Z")
As most of you are aware, there are quite a number of people on this Forum that were scammed by James Morrison/EV Components last summer when he took orders, pre-payment, and failed to deliver batteries or refunds to mor… --- ## [Battery Management System for AGM Batts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-management-system-for-agm-batts/1558)
**Author:** [@docpec1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docpec1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-management-system-for-agm-batts/1558 "2011-01-16T15:00:40Z")
I am currently running 12 - 12 volt AGM batteries on a converted '95 Dodge Neon. I need a BMS to keep the batts. evenly charged. I can supply any additional info if required. Please advise. Thanks in advance. --- ## [TractorDesign](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tractordesign/1539)
**Author:** [@TractorDesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TractorDesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 9:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tractordesign/1539 "2010-12-21T09:12:27Z")
Hi as part of my mechanical engineering design course, We have been asked to design an electric tractor that is powered by Wind energy. The details are as follows: The tractor will be used on a small scale forestry … --- ## [Suzuki swift batteries/racks](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suzuki-swift-batteries-racks/496)
**Author:** [@dtbaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dtbaker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 1:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suzuki-swift-batteries-racks/496 "2010-10-12T01:43:14Z")
ok, I got a 1997 suzuki swift for a donor vehicle ($500 and it still runs!). first step is to decide on 10x12v, 12x12v, or something else. I am leaning toward 12x12v for a little extra zip and range. My target use is les… --- ## [Battery Comparison](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-comparison/1249)
**Author:** [@Roboticmayhem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Roboticmayhem)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-comparison/1249 "2010-10-10T20:41:21Z")
Hi, My dad and I are converting a 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT to completely electric. We've already decided we're going to go lithium, but in deciding which battery to choose, we've run into a problem: We've been using thi… --- ## [2000 S10 in Topeka](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-s10-in-topeka/1486)
**Author:** [@motor\_guy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/motor_guy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 7:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-s10-in-topeka/1486 "2010-10-07T07:16:56Z")
hello would like to show you our delivery truck we built. it has a warp 9 motor,soliton 1 contoller,reap bms,brusa charge and hi power batteries. 48 - 200 amphr cells we tested last friday and was able to go 95.4 miles… --- ## [List of available transmission adaptors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/list-of-available-transmission-adaptors/444)
**Author:** [@dtbaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dtbaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/list-of-available-transmission-adaptors/444 "2010-09-07T23:57:26Z")
I am in the early stage of selecting a donor vehicle... I'm probably looking for a small truck for my first project; probably with a king-cab since I do need to haul around children. I probably will look for something 5 … --- ## [Residential Lighting by LEDs - See the difference](https://community.electricforum.com/t/residential-lighting-by-leds-see-the-difference/1426)
**Author:** [@energysmartin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/energysmartin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 3:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/residential-lighting-by-leds-see-the-difference/1426 "2010-06-11T03:33:46Z")
Energy Smart Industry is a firm that helps in providing eco friendly LED technologies and solutions for residential lighting, building lighting and condo lighting. ESI provides Led lighting systems that consume minimum e… --- ## [DIY mobile electric platform, Advise please?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-mobile-electric-platform-advise-please/1359)
**Author:** [@didelydoolittle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/didelydoolittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-mobile-electric-platform-advise-please/1359 "2010-04-16T14:16:16Z")
Hello everyone. I am working on creating a mobile platform. Below are listed some of the design requirements. -It needs to carry a load of 300 lbs (300 Lbs doesn't include the weight of the frame, batteries, motors, … --- ## [How to belt drive just about anything from any engine - DIY](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-belt-drive-just-about-anything-from-any-engine-diy/1342)
**Author:** [@yachtwork](https://community.electricforum.com/u/yachtwork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-belt-drive-just-about-anything-from-any-engine-diy/1342 "2010-03-21T14:06:53Z")
This is a link to a system of belt driving just about any PTO device, like a pump, air compressor, extra alternator (for fast charging), or hydraulics from just about any engine. The article also give three methods of … --- ## [Flywheels?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flywheels/1271)
**Author:** [@geoffscott1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/geoffscott1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 6:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flywheels/1271 "2010-02-05T06:21:48Z")
I never heard this talked about and when i asked Go-Ev they just gave me the runaround, but what is the point of retaining the flywheel? Im mean i was hoping not to use a starter motor... Ignoring that dc motors also don… --- ## [Power brakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-brakes/1335)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 6:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-brakes/1335 "2010-02-05T06:13:37Z")
What kind of vacuum pump are you guys using for brake boosters? For my last project, I bought a diaphragm pump from Jegs. It works ok but it cost $272 and is noisey. tommyt --- ## [Kit Prices?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kit-prices/662)
**Author:** [@jasonphd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jasonphd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kit-prices/662 "2009-10-10T12:33:13Z")
If I wanted to convert an old (1990ish) nissan pickup or s-10 with manual transmission, would this kit be ok? http://www.electroauto.com/catalog/ackits.shtml#ltrans Also, that seems a little over priced. Are these o… --- ## [Series Hybrid bicycle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/series-hybrid-bicycle/1218)
**Author:** [@Elkon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Elkon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/series-hybrid-bicycle/1218 "2009-05-30T18:42:51Z")
I planning on building a series hybrid bike for errand running / cool factor / to see if I can do it. I have a 26" 21 speed bike I am hoping to use for the project. Basically, my thought is to remove the pedals and mou… --- ## [3-Wheeler EV Build](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3-wheeler-ev-build/1200)
**Author:** [@ithinkidontknow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ithinkidontknow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 9:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3-wheeler-ev-build/1200 "2009-05-19T09:06:36Z")
Hello all, I am looking to build a small reverse trike. I also attached a quick schematic for the basic idea of how I plan for it to look. I need some help with the electrical engineering of the motors and batteries. M… --- ## [EV drivetrain options](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-drivetrain-options/1148)
**Author:** [@ados072603](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ados072603)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-drivetrain-options/1148 "2009-04-17T08:40:41Z")
Hello all, First off, I'm new; both to this forum and to EVs in general. So I apologize ahead of time - I'm sure I'll throw a bunch of newby questions at you. I read Leitman and Brant's Build Your Own Electric Vehic… --- ## [Toshiba's SCib Battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toshibas-scib-battery/1169)
**Author:** [@Lectruck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectruck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toshibas-scib-battery/1169 "2009-04-13T05:21:08Z")
Toshiba announced the commercial release of the SCiB (Super Charge Ion Battery). The battery's selling points are that it can recharge to 90% capacity in less than five minutes, it's safe and it has a 10-year lifespan. I… --- ## [Start of my Metro Hybrid Project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/start-of-my-metro-hybrid-project/1131)
**Author:** [@Coyote\_X](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Coyote_X)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/start-of-my-metro-hybrid-project/1131 "2009-04-12T22:11:17Z")
Hi. I am a regular over at ecomodder but for this project I figure I better go to the forum that deals with what I am building. I recently built a Metro XFi Convertible with a custom frame and pretty much totally custo… --- ## [To crimp or to solder battery lugs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/to-crimp-or-to-solder-battery-lugs/1156)
**Author:** [@darvex](https://community.electricforum.com/u/darvex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/to-crimp-or-to-solder-battery-lugs/1156 "2009-04-12T02:32:36Z")
What is your opinion? Will there be less resistance if I solder the battery lugs onto the cables or should I crimp them. Which will run cooler? Thanks for your help. --- ## [Geo Metro Electric Seat Belt Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/geo-metro-electric-seat-belt-question/1166)
**Author:** [@mrogers](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mrogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/geo-metro-electric-seat-belt-question/1166 "2009-04-11T19:54:46Z")
I have a 94 Geo Metro that I have been thinking of converting to electric. It has the seat belts on the door. I took the door panel of to check things out and found that the seat belts appear to be electrically activated… --- ## [I have a Lithium Ion Battery setup from Hybrid Technologies For Sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-lithium-ion-battery-setup-from-hybrid-technologies-for-sale/1163)
**Author:** [@jeski](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jeski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-lithium-ion-battery-setup-from-hybrid-technologies-for-sale/1163 "2009-04-10T15:11:40Z")
on ebay now ends tomorrow http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320356071214&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem= I have a full Hybrid Technologies (now ev innovations) Lithium Ion battery … --- ## [Performance EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/performance-evs/1153)
**Author:** [@ados072603](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ados072603)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/performance-evs/1153 "2009-03-30T14:45:51Z")
I've a pretty good idea of how I want to build my economy EV, but I would also like a hi performance project. I have some questions about making EVs that go fast... I'd like to stay with DC. I think I can get more ba… --- ## [Looking to rent Curtis controller programmer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-rent-curtis-controller-programmer/1152)
**Author:** [@darvex](https://community.electricforum.com/u/darvex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 10:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-rent-curtis-controller-programmer/1152 "2009-03-29T10:26:22Z")
I'm getting close to the point where I will be programming my Curtis 1244 controller. Does anyone know where I can borrow or rent the hand held programmer or the programming software with connecting cables? Thank you… --- ## [Toyota MR2 electric steering pump](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-mr2-electric-steering-pump/1048)
**Author:** [@Engineer\_Bill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Engineer_Bill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 4:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-mr2-electric-steering-pump/1048 "2009-03-28T04:39:42Z")
I have bought a Toyota MR2 Spyder steering pump. I am looking for information for the second gen, (integrated control module) pump. --- ## [Looking for high voltage motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-high-voltage-motors/1110)
**Author:** [@Kurt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kurt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 2:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-high-voltage-motors/1110 "2009-03-16T02:28:25Z")
I am looking for high performance electric motors for a project I am working with. For AC Motors I am looking at Siemens and BRUSA but BRUSA is not as powerful as I would like and Siemens is very hard to work with (co… --- ## [Charger won't charge!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-wont-charge/1136)
**Author:** [@qsullivan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/qsullivan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-wont-charge/1136 "2009-03-14T16:35:55Z")
My kit included a Zivan NG3 charger 110 VAC-120 VDC. Unfortunately I have had problems getting it to charge, as it never has worked for me and gives an audible message + red flash which is described as battery disconnec… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=4)