# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Why do I need a DC to DC converter?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-do-i-need-a-dc-to-dc-converter/783)
**Author:** [@chiques](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chiques)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 8:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-do-i-need-a-dc-to-dc-converter/783 "2016-06-13T08:20:56Z")
Why do I need to get a DC to DC converter? --- ## [Need some info on fork lift motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-info-on-fork-lift-motors/6088)
**Author:** [@birddseedd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/birddseedd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-info-on-fork-lift-motors/6088 "2016-05-31T20:17:39Z")
Hello. I'm actually building a boat, not a car, but the concepts are the same. What I'm hoping to learn here is about the energy requirements and torque that I would be expecting from a fork lift motor. what I would… --- ## [Battery advise. Need help with amps](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-advise-need-help-with-amps/3858)
**Author:** [@Borgli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Borgli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-advise-need-help-with-amps/3858 "2016-05-06T01:24:20Z")
How many a/hrs should I aim for. The motor is in a boat and will be running for 20-30minutes. 72v motor. Will I be ok with 6 45-60a 12v batteries? Thanks --- ## [Ford Think Headlight Replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-headlight-replacement/6017)
**Author:** [@IBKNUTE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IBKNUTE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-headlight-replacement/6017 "2016-05-05T14:07:56Z")
Only my high beam headlights work and wanted to know if anyone knows what the problem could be. I also wanted to know how to remove front end (if needed) to replace headlights. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Lawn tractor conversion advice needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lawn-tractor-conversion-advice-needed/5977)
**Author:** [@francorero](https://community.electricforum.com/u/francorero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 10:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lawn-tractor-conversion-advice-needed/5977 "2016-04-27T10:17:38Z")
Lawn tractor conversion advice needed I have a John Deere lawn tractor with a variable transmission. I purchased a manta II permanent magnet DC electric motor and 4 deep cycle 12 V batteries. I thought that this would … --- ## [Possibility of an race EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibility-of-an-race-ev/1106)
**Author:** [@CroDriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CroDriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibility-of-an-race-ev/1106 "2016-04-16T06:03:20Z")
Hello guys, I'm new here. I have a BMW E30 with an 300hp engine that I'm using as an fun/track car. I would like to convert it to an EV. My goal is to make it as strong as possible, to be a race EV. How possible is th… --- ## [Custom Built EV project - for sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-built-ev-project-for-sale/5718)
**Author:** [@gilchrist](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gilchrist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 5:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-built-ev-project-for-sale/5718 "2016-01-11T05:39:22Z")
Here we have my electric car project, started about 3 yrs ago. All the hard work has been completed, It has 2 x 7Kw 72Vdc brushles motors supplied by Kelly Contollers and 2 x motor controllers again from Kelly. (Both mat… --- ## [For sale: Russco charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/for-sale-russco-charger/5706)
**Author:** [@bobstayton](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bobstayton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/for-sale-russco-charger/5706 "2015-12-30T21:19:03Z")
Russco Electric Vehicle Battery Charger, Model SC 30-120 SO. $700.00 Brand new, never taken out of the box (the car it was intended for was sold). Includes manual. Originally purchased for $1,080. Provides onboard c… --- ## [2002 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem/5433)
**Author:** [@jwrdsr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jwrdsr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem/5433 "2015-12-22T21:37:09Z")
I purchased this car used and now I am trying to fix the problems. The first problem is it came with only 4 batteries and it ran. I have now put in 6 batteries and even with the manual I can't figure where the cables go … --- ## [Ideas to EV conversion setups](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ideas-to-ev-conversion-setups/4716)
**Author:** [@alexanderrm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/alexanderrm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 9:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ideas-to-ev-conversion-setups/4716 "2015-12-22T09:01:51Z")
Hi, I am new to the whole converting to electric theme and I need some help on ideas for setups, like what motor to use (V, kW, amps, etc.), controller, charger and other bits (including the price of the setup). I wou… --- ## [Hi - contemplating the conversion of a IC car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-contemplating-the-conversion-of-a-ic-car/5603)
**Author:** [@philippe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/philippe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-contemplating-the-conversion-of-a-ic-car/5603 "2015-11-21T16:14:42Z")
Hello Electric Car Forum, I am (in Ontario)contemplating the conversion of a IC car, a Lotus seven which I built a few years ago and I am now trying to familiarize myself with the basics. I have touched base with a K… --- ## [Volvo S60 conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volvo-s60-conversion/5512)
**Author:** [@Stewb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Stewb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volvo-s60-conversion/5512 "2015-11-01T14:21:44Z")
I'm not technically minded but the converted Omega is a similar sized car to a Volvo. Can anyone comment on the conversion and likelihood that the claimed range is possible? --- ## [Kits and warranties](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kits-and-warranties/5417)
**Author:** [@hmmhooe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hmmhooe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kits-and-warranties/5417 "2015-10-13T06:18:15Z")
Hi guys, Fairly new to this, but does doing mods on a stock battery or the EV electronics ALWAYS void out warranty? HH --- ## [What is your dream EV conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-your-dream-ev-conversion/5389)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-your-dream-ev-conversion/5389 "2015-10-03T22:07:46Z")
What is the dream car you would like to convert to electric - a Porsche? Ferrari? What about one of the classic older vehicles? --- ## [What was the most challenging part of your EV conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-was-the-most-challenging-part-of-your-ev-conversion/5386)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 3:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-was-the-most-challenging-part-of-your-ev-conversion/5386 "2015-10-03T03:53:04Z")
There are many potential pitfalls when carrying out an EV conversion and we would like to hear about the more challenging parts of your particular project. --- ## [Which EV donor cars work best?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-ev-donor-cars-work-best/5383)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-ev-donor-cars-work-best/5383 "2015-10-02T15:20:44Z")
As more and more people look to attempt an EV conversion, which donor cars work best? Which ones have you used in the past and what are you looking to try in the future? --- ## [New - 1999 VW New Beetle Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-1999-vw-new-beetle-conversion/5206)
**Author:** [@nb\_mitch](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nb_mitch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-1999-vw-new-beetle-conversion/5206 "2015-09-13T12:00:51Z")
Hi, First, I am new to this. About 2 months ago I started converting my Bug to all electric. I am in central Florida and the conversion is being done at Green Shed Conversions. It is somewhat of a self-help process w… --- ## [1999 VW New Beetle conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-vw-new-beetle-conversion/5207)
**Author:** [@nb\_mitch](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nb_mitch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-vw-new-beetle-conversion/5207 "2015-08-17T20:31:00Z")
My car is a 1999 VW New Beetle that belonged to my daughter before she passed on Christmas Day in 1999. I have driven the car 230K miles until the transmission gave out a few years ago. I hated the automatic and gas engi… --- ## [Hybrid mower](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-mower/5015)
**Author:** [@Guy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 11:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-mower/5015 "2015-08-11T11:33:00Z")
Hello all I am thinking of converting a old lawn tractor to hybrid.The basic concept is to use the tractor with elec clutch to generate power then run electric motors to power the decks .Any thoughts should I use an alte… --- ## [New Mg Midget Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-mg-midget-conversion/2094)
**Author:** [@fb\_bf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fb_bf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-mg-midget-conversion/2094 "2015-05-08T17:59:36Z")
I have just finished converting a '77 Midget to full electric operation. I thought people on this site might be interested in my car. My electric '77 midget now weighs 2060 lbs with 475 lbs of LiFePo batteries in it. I w… --- ## [4kwh prius conversion kit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/4kwh-prius-conversion-kit/4835)
**Author:** [@acrel-bms](https://community.electricforum.com/u/acrel-bms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/4kwh-prius-conversion-kit/4835 "2015-04-21T20:05:51Z")
How do you think of installing a 4kwh LiFePO4 battery system in your prius? It can drive the prius about 35km only by the battery system. --- ## [Other car electrics](https://community.electricforum.com/t/other-car-electrics/4874)
**Author:** [@debeerd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/debeerd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/other-car-electrics/4874 "2015-04-02T08:44:08Z")
The main focus on an electric conversion is the motor, controller, charger and batteries (and other bits). But one thing I seem to not find much about is the other electrics in the car. Like headlights, tail lights, in… --- ## [Portland State FSAE electric race car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/portland-state-fsae-electric-race-car/4586)
**Author:** [@qsullivan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/qsullivan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/portland-state-fsae-electric-race-car/4586 "2015-01-28T13:21:04Z")
Hello all, Myself and some other engineering students have created Portland State University's first formula electric race car. It uses an AC system, 200V of Lithium NMC cells, a Remy HVH250 motor (from a Chevy Tahoe … --- ## [Citroen c1 EVie](https://community.electricforum.com/t/citroen-c1-evie/4688)
**Author:** [@techmind](https://community.electricforum.com/u/techmind)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/citroen-c1-evie/4688 "2014-12-20T08:22:36Z")
I drive a converted citroen c1, the basic components in the car are god known quality stuff. The original conversion made by a company in UK has some known issues. motor coupler weak BMS closed source and charge t… --- ## [Seat Panda 35 electric convertion - Eolos Project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/seat-panda-35-electric-convertion-eolos-project/4652)
**Author:** [@Eolos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Eolos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/seat-panda-35-electric-convertion-eolos-project/4652 "2014-11-20T14:09:17Z")
I have the project to convert an old model of Seat Panda into electric but as far as I'm not an engineer, i have many doubts. The car is 680kg weight (1200lbs) w/ engine, and has 35 CV at 5600 RPM. It can reach 133 km/… --- ## [A New Saturn SC2 120V DC project car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-new-saturn-sc2-120v-dc-project-car/1029)
**Author:** [@qsullivan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/qsullivan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-new-saturn-sc2-120v-dc-project-car/1029 "2014-11-03T01:43:04Z")
Hello all, I have been working on a 1996 Saturn SC2 for a few weeks converting it similar to the last SC2. I have followed the thread of the last SC2, and I was very excited and encouraged by the success of that project… --- ## [Bradley GT Electric Conversion - Paul's Project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bradley-gt-electric-conversion-pauls-project/4127)
**Author:** [@pjgrover](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pjgrover)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bradley-gt-electric-conversion-pauls-project/4127 "2014-10-02T20:26:38Z")
Okay, in response to a moderator asking for people to post about their projects, I will start this thread. I have just bought my donor car off eBay. It is a 1970 kit car. The Bradley GT. I picked it up for $485 without … --- ## [Torque at Start](https://community.electricforum.com/t/torque-at-start/4458)
**Author:** [@stanjo58](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stanjo58)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/torque-at-start/4458 "2014-09-21T17:33:09Z")
Hello all, total newbie here. I am converting a Triumph Spitfire and considering Direct Drive connecting to the differential. I am having incredible trouble determining the amount of Motor torque necessary to move the… --- ## [Grasshopper lawnmower conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grasshopper-lawnmower-conversion/4126)
**Author:** [@PaulRekow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PaulRekow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 8:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grasshopper-lawnmower-conversion/4126 "2014-07-08T08:48:12Z")
Hi All, I am working on converting a Grasshopper 725K from gas to electric. I have a friend that is helping me work on the wiring diagram and materials needed. We started by running a gas test to see how much gas was c… --- ## [EV Conversions Spotted: List Yours Here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversions-spotted-list-yours-here/364)
**Author:** [@porges37mer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/porges37mer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversions-spotted-list-yours-here/364 "2014-06-06T23:32:51Z")
EV Conversion Spotted in Jacksonville: I was on my way to work today driving on I-95 when I caught up to a guy doing 60 and thought 'Man what a slow driver'. Then, I saw that he had no tailpipe. I rolled down my window… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=2)