# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Nissan Leaf as a donor car?!?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-as-a-donor-car/4242)
**Author:** [@ErikG](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ErikG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-as-a-donor-car/4242 "2014-05-26T19:50:29Z")
Hello I just found this community, I have a question I have a 1970 Mini that I would like to convert and was wondering what you think about using a Nissan Leaf as a donor car, mostly for the batteries. The Leaf's batteri… --- ## [What is the best conversion kit you have ever seen?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-conversion-kit-you-have-ever-seen/3980)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-conversion-kit-you-have-ever-seen/3980 "2014-03-15T19:48:49Z")
Converting gasoline/diesel vehicles to electric has never been more popular. What is the best conversion kit you have ever seen? --- ## [VW T2 electric conversion - Oskar's project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-t2-electric-conversion-oskars-project/3810)
**Author:** [@HerrStol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/HerrStol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-t2-electric-conversion-oskars-project/3810 "2014-03-11T20:15:34Z")
Hello everybody. Me and my friend are on our last year at Åland University of Applied Sciences, and we are working on our examination project witch is electrical converting a VW T2 -79. We have a blog that we update … --- ## [Change the look of your EV with a fibreglass body kit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/change-the-look-of-your-ev-with-a-fibreglass-body-kit/3150)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 3:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/change-the-look-of-your-ev-with-a-fibreglass-body-kit/3150 "2014-01-06T03:10:17Z")
There are many examples of electric vehicles which have had fibreglass body kits fitted that make a massive difference to the way they look. We thought it would be interesting for members to post photographs of their own… --- ## [Gas trolley to electric?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-trolley-to-electric/3678)
**Author:** [@evinstitute](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evinstitute)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-trolley-to-electric/3678 "2013-08-02T15:49:35Z")
Has anybody ever heard of a gas trolley being converted to electric? What do you think it might involve? Would it be more practical and cost less money to buy a new trolley? I know this is a random question but I'm curio… --- ## [1979 Datsun Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1979-datsun-conversion/3663)
**Author:** [@AndyGaryLee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AndyGaryLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1979-datsun-conversion/3663 "2013-07-25T03:25:23Z")
Hey, I'm wanting to convert a 1979 Datsun 280ZX for as cheap as possible. I was wondering if it would be possible and feasible to start off with a normal lead acid battery pack, invert that to 240VAC single phase (it's r… --- ## [Diesel or gas engine as an e-motorcycle range extender?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diesel-or-gas-engine-as-an-e-motorcycle-range-extender/3630)
**Author:** [@nil0lab](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nil0lab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diesel-or-gas-engine-as-an-e-motorcycle-range-extender/3630 "2013-07-16T15:06:15Z")
I read with interest the old thread "motorcycle engine as an ICE range extender?" I've got a scaled-down version of the question. I've got a 2011 Zero Motorcycles Zero S electric motorcycle that just can't make the 3… --- ## [Converting soft doors on a GEM car to hard doors on the same car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-soft-doors-on-a-gem-car-to-hard-doors-on-the-same-car/3624)
**Author:** [@mbrown](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mbrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-soft-doors-on-a-gem-car-to-hard-doors-on-the-same-car/3624 "2013-07-13T15:22:27Z")
Hi All, I have a GEM E2 car, 2001 that came with soft doors. They zip open and closed. I purchased hard doors and want to install them. I can't find an installation manual or template or any guidance. There must be a man… --- ## [Post a picture of your favorite conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/post-a-picture-of-your-favorite-conversion/3536)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2013, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/post-a-picture-of-your-favorite-conversion/3536 "2013-06-30T15:35:53Z")
More and more people are looking to convert their vehicles from traditional fuel to electric power. We should be grateful if you would post pictures of your favorite conversion or the best you have seen from someone else… --- ## [Help Please. Building EV from scratch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-please-building-ev-from-scratch/854)
**Author:** [@DaveW](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DaveW)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-please-building-ev-from-scratch/854 "2013-06-28T17:52:11Z")
I am wanting to build a EV from scratch. I am going to try to make this project as light as possible in order to obtain the best range and speed within a reasonable budget. I am very good a fab work from building and … --- ## [Can I run a motor at low amps?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-i-run-a-motor-at-low-amps/2848)
**Author:** [@tyscof](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tyscof)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-i-run-a-motor-at-low-amps/2848 "2013-06-20T13:27:39Z")
I am converting a motorcycle to ev and ran into a problem. The motor I am going to use will pull 160to200 amps but my batteries are lithium 50amps. So pulling 2c ill only have 100 amps. Will this severely lower the motor… --- ## [Style over Efficiency](https://community.electricforum.com/t/style-over-efficiency/3223)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/style-over-efficiency/3223 "2013-06-05T09:54:14Z")
Is adding a body kit to your standard electric car detrimental for the battery in the long run? --- ## [Electric ATV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-atv/3003)
**Author:** [@luvevs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/luvevs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-atv/3003 "2013-05-31T06:08:40Z")
Does anyone have any websites or info on building an electric ATV conversion? I'd love to do this - would be a great way to take short rides around our small in-town acreage without annoying the neighbors! --- ## [Cheaper](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cheaper/3164)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cheaper/3164 "2013-05-31T03:31:36Z")
Is it cheaper to convert or buy an all new electric? if for example you can quantify as one dollar for every hour you spent on your car plus all the materials and equipment you had put into your upgrade, how much would… --- ## [New Curtis Controllers to be More $$](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-curtis-controllers-to-be-more/3321)
**Author:** [@evnut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evnut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-curtis-controllers-to-be-more/3321 "2013-04-26T20:55:52Z")
The New Curtis controllers to be released as the 1238e and 1239e to be much more costly. To comply with the Euro Union Standard, they will be dual microprocessor based resulting in a more costly design. The 1239e will be… --- ## [New Kelly High Voltage /regen controllers?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-kelly-high-voltage-regen-controllers/593)
**Author:** [@no3rdseat](https://community.electricforum.com/u/no3rdseat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-kelly-high-voltage-regen-controllers/593 "2013-04-01T22:02:29Z")
Hi All- I see that Kelly Controllers has come out with a new line of high voltage controllers with regen: http://www.kellycontroller.com/mot/High-Voltage-DC-Motor-Controller.html I can get a 144V 500A controller w… --- ## [New Habits in Driving](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-habits-in-driving/3272)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-habits-in-driving/3272 "2013-03-31T21:15:03Z")
As one builds their conversion, more and more changes can be done especially with driving habits. From your conventional motor car to your converted electric car, were there many changes in the way you drive or even you … --- ## [What was your most challenging electric vehicle conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-was-your-most-challenging-electric-vehicle-conversion/3254)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-was-your-most-challenging-electric-vehicle-conversion/3254 "2013-03-27T05:06:50Z")
More and more people are now looking to convert traditional vehicles to electric vehicles with many taking on some very challenging projects. We would be interested to learn what kind of challenges you have taken on with… --- ## [AC-31 & Curtis Controller EBAY $2000](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-31-curtis-controller-ebay-2000/3233)
**Author:** [@evnut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evnut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 10:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-31-curtis-controller-ebay-2000/3233 "2013-03-20T10:25:13Z")
Brand new AC-31 motor and Curtis 1238 controller on ebay for $2000.00 --- ## [Water vs electricity](https://community.electricforum.com/t/water-vs-electricity/2605)
**Author:** [@elcape](https://community.electricforum.com/u/elcape)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/water-vs-electricity/2605 "2013-02-26T11:14:08Z")
Hi I will like to convert my 1994 mazda miata to electric; so far I have evaluated the warp9 motor but just today a thunder storm reminded me that i live in a "RainFores". Had any one found a way of protecting the elect… --- ## [Change the look of your EV with an EV body kit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/change-the-look-of-your-ev-with-an-ev-body-kit/3149)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/change-the-look-of-your-ev-with-an-ev-body-kit/3149 "2013-02-24T11:49:45Z")
While there is no doubt that demand for electric vehicles is growing, albeit at a rate which is disappointing, it is interesting to see more and more electric vehicle body kits available today. You can literally change t… --- ## [Cost](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cost/2897)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cost/2897 "2012-12-27T13:15:26Z")
if i would be converting a 1983 Mercedes Benz 200D into an EV, how much would it cost me? --- ## [AC motor rewinding for EV use](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-motor-rewinding-for-ev-use/2854)
**Author:** [@Mizlplix](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mizlplix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-motor-rewinding-for-ev-use/2854 "2012-12-12T12:13:55Z")
Excuse the inappropriate post. We make no money on what we do, so I didn't consider it to be advertising. As for linking to other forums, it is difficult to promote "Green" otherwise. Sorry, Removed. --- ## [Looking for someone to do EV conversion in Cal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-someone-to-do-ev-conversion-in-cal/1872)
**Author:** [@leozuo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/leozuo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-someone-to-do-ev-conversion-in-cal/1872 "2012-10-30T16:22:05Z")
Hi, I am looking for someone in California to do an EV conversion. I want to convert a small size SUV. 50-70 miles driving range and more than 70 mph speed is fine. If you are interest, please email me to evfans7@yahoo.c… --- ## [Latest news AC-75 due in December](https://community.electricforum.com/t/latest-news-ac-75-due-in-december/2765)
**Author:** [@evnut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evnut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/latest-news-ac-75-due-in-december/2765 "2012-10-14T05:01:52Z")
AC-75 with 180lbs torque at only 109vdc is available now. This is a improvement from the AC-50 with only 110lbs torque. Only about a inch larger and same bolt pattern. Should be a real screamer with a upper limit around … --- ## [1989 Firefly - Student Built EV Conversion from 1994-1995 - 'Electricfly'](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1989-firefly-student-built-ev-conversion-from-1994-1995-electricfly/2769)
**Author:** [@myelectricfly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/myelectricfly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1989-firefly-student-built-ev-conversion-from-1994-1995-electricfly/2769 "2012-10-13T23:27:24Z")
While I have had this puppy for some time - now 6 years, I am not sure I made an initial post in the welcome area! The Car has a GE Motor, 20.9 Hp at 184 Amps x 90V; GE Enclosed Throttle & Micro Switch Pot Box, and GE … --- ## [Have a few technical questions, for the more techy type people](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-a-few-technical-questions-for-the-more-techy-type-people/2752)
**Author:** [@Bart](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-a-few-technical-questions-for-the-more-techy-type-people/2752 "2012-10-09T20:05:36Z")
Ok so did a bunch of research but there has been a constant unanswered questions that i have seen been neglected amongst youtube and various forums. First off, I want a direct drive vehicle...would that require that the… --- ## [GEM Car Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-conversion/2559)
**Author:** [@Adamcwwb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adamcwwb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-conversion/2559 "2012-05-25T05:32:52Z")
I need to convert a GEM car to a Gross Vehicle weight of approx. 6000 lbs. with all equipment. Is this possible? Any suggestions on motor, chassis, etc. would be helpful. --- ## [Motors and Standards in EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motors-and-standards-in-evs/2541)
**Author:** [@liyue](https://community.electricforum.com/u/liyue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 8:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motors-and-standards-in-evs/2541 "2012-05-11T08:44:56Z")
What are most widely used motors in EVs? AC induction motors? Where can I find the standards of inverter design for EVs. especially in the respect of noise reduction/control? Thanks! --- ## [New Guy: Electric Muscle Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-electric-muscle-car/781)
**Author:** [@MoparGarage](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MoparGarage)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 7:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-electric-muscle-car/781 "2012-05-06T07:37:20Z")
Well, Having always loved the look of American Muscle Cars, I am planning on converting this 71 Plymouth Duster. I figure it will be about 4500# after conversion. I won't say yet what my modest range and speed goals a… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=3)