# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Vespa conversion - basics please?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vespa-conversion-basics-please/624)
**Author:** [@sqrlking](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sqrlking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vespa-conversion-basics-please/624 "2008-04-21T15:40:04Z")
Hi, I was thinking about converting an old vespa from gas to electric, but I don't have any sort of knowledge about what that would take. I'm sure there's someplace online that explains the basic components needed for… --- ## [Street legal guidlines](https://community.electricforum.com/t/street-legal-guidlines/583)
**Author:** [@MikeD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/street-legal-guidlines/583 "2008-04-14T12:00:35Z")
Newbie here. Sorry to rehash something that has surely been brought up here before. I performed a forum search and came up empty. A co-worker and I are embarking on building a street legal vehicle (3 or 4 wheels) fr… --- ## [Possible project and question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possible-project-and-question/605)
**Author:** [@js5020](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js5020)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possible-project-and-question/605 "2008-04-10T21:07:10Z")
Hey all,, I have a project in mind, I might be aquiring a cushman electric vehicle, my plan is to convert this into a front mount mower with a 4 or 5 foot deck. I plan to have 2 battery packs, 1 pack for traction and th… --- ## [Volvo Donor car question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volvo-donor-car-question/597)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volvo-donor-car-question/597 "2008-04-03T15:46:24Z")
Hi everyone, My family owns an "automatic-transmissioned" 1989 Volvo 760 Turbo, and I'd absolutely love to convert it to electricity one day to avoid having my family get rid of it. I've heard that automatic transmi… --- ## [Considering a Chevy Malibu / Impala Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-a-chevy-malibu-impala-conversion/592)
**Author:** [@pbowen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pbowen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-a-chevy-malibu-impala-conversion/592 "2008-03-28T23:14:18Z")
New to the board and I am looking for some opinions on this..... I am seriously wanting to do a EV conversion, but am wanting the vehicle to be as practicle as possible, and as recent as possible. The two vehicles … --- ## [Question from the young and inexperienced](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-from-the-young-and-inexperienced/584)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Joab](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sir_Joab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2008, 11:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-from-the-young-and-inexperienced/584 "2008-03-22T11:53:17Z")
Hey guys, I've grown up working on cars, and I'm studying electrical engineering, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to putting the two together in an electric car. Here's my first question: What is a Contactor, wha… --- ## [Newbie questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-questions/560)
**Author:** [@ghiaboy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ghiaboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-questions/560 "2008-03-09T22:39:37Z")
So, I'm a newbie, I'll just get that out there since you will all figure it out soon enough. I was wondering if anyone can explain what the advantages and diadvantages of AC versus DC are. I've noticed that a lot of co… --- ## [Converted milk float / McLaren F1](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converted-milk-float-mclaren-f1/485)
**Author:** [@Beelzebub](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Beelzebub)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converted-milk-float-mclaren-f1/485 "2008-03-02T18:13:04Z")
Hi I saw this on ebay, and I've also seen this in the flesh \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Weatherproofing motor/controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/weatherproofing-motor-controller/551)
**Author:** [@mpbug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mpbug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/weatherproofing-motor-controller/551 "2008-03-02T16:35:35Z")
I have a 74 Bug converted to 72v . The original deck lid (trunk) has cooling vents that allow water to go right through from above. How much should I worry about the motor getting wet? The space where the ICE was is open… --- ## [Electric car conversion heating and ventilation?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-conversion-heating-and-ventilation/553)
**Author:** [@grifflew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grifflew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2008, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-conversion-heating-and-ventilation/553 "2008-02-26T15:26:34Z")
A friend and I are about 95 % complete with converting a Porsche 914 to full electric. Throughout this time I had been pondering how to have some sort of heating system installed without it sucking the juice right out o… --- ## [Electric vehicle maintenance and repair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair/542)
**Author:** [@voltsrus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/voltsrus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair/542 "2008-02-15T21:13:35Z")
Hello: I am an owner of a new electric vehicle (EV) purchased from an EV dealership. Since this is a forum for kit electric cars and DIY projects, I thought it might be a good place to ask for a source for general main… --- ## [Considering converting a 94 Dodge Shadow](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-converting-a-94-dodge-shadow/497)
**Author:** [@prb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/prb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-converting-a-94-dodge-shadow/497 "2008-02-11T14:15:58Z")
My family has a 94 Dodge Shadow that's been sitting in our driveway for two years and I'm considering converting it to electric. I'd like to get 100 miles on a charge, but at minimum 40. Has anyone here converted one… --- ## [98 S10 Auto to manual conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/98-s10-auto-to-manual-conversion/537)
**Author:** [@bluefxstc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bluefxstc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2008, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/98-s10-auto-to-manual-conversion/537 "2008-02-10T23:02:56Z")
I am looking to convert another vehicle to electric. Back in the 90s I converted a Ford Courier but when that vehicle rotted away (rust) I removed the components for use in another vehicle. They have been in storage no… --- ## [4wd hybrid grand am](https://community.electricforum.com/t/4wd-hybrid-grand-am/523)
**Author:** [@XNoctemNacimur](https://community.electricforum.com/u/XNoctemNacimur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/4wd-hybrid-grand-am/523 "2008-01-28T12:53:43Z")
alright, so I recently had the idea to convert my 2003 grand am 2.2 liter automatic to a hybrid in a few years after its payed off and i find a wrecked hybrid malibu. however the malibu system seems to be really ineffici… --- ## [1953 Chevy Pickup Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1953-chevy-pickup-conversion/516)
**Author:** [@RyanWallace](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RyanWallace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 7:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1953-chevy-pickup-conversion/516 "2008-01-11T07:26:09Z")
Howdie! First I just wanted to say I've been pouring through the posts, and you guys, and gals I presume, are awesome. I'm additcted to the EV concept and am finally ready to start work on one. However, I need some hel… --- ## [I've been doing my research, and I've got some questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ive-been-doing-my-research-and-ive-got-some-questions/494)
**Author:** [@RC000E](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RC000E)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2007, 1:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ive-been-doing-my-research-and-ive-got-some-questions/494 "2007-12-22T01:31:56Z")
I've been reading for about six months, and I have to admit, while I'm informed, I still am blurred in some areas. I've been casually reading for about a year, but having just secured my rolling chassis I'm getting more… --- ## [FoxZilla: VW Fox to vette' killer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/foxzilla-vw-fox-to-vette-killer/489)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2007, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/foxzilla-vw-fox-to-vette-killer/489 "2007-12-16T22:01:09Z")
I have broken ground on my project by starting my webpage! I will get pictures up as soon as possible. So far I have removed everything ICE and setup the vacuum system. Here is the website! http://members.cox.net/le… --- ## [Electric Motorcycle Conversion Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motorcycle-conversion-questions/459)
**Author:** [@GregJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GregJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motorcycle-conversion-questions/459 "2007-12-15T15:32:55Z")
I am planning a conversion and I found a motor at a OK price. I just don't know if it is up for the job. I am hoping someone here is familiar with it. It is a Advanced DC Model K99-4007 series wound 6 hp @ 48v 2400rpm 12… --- ## [Audi A2 conversion project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-a2-conversion-project/483)
**Author:** [@dangie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dangie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2007, 6:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-a2-conversion-project/483 "2007-12-11T06:02:46Z")
I am playing with the idea to make an EV project of my own and have the following things in mind for the moment: I would like to use a crash-safe and modern, yet very light car with at least 4 seats. Currently my idea… --- ## [EV advice for Highschool Student](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-advice-for-highschool-student/367)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-advice-for-highschool-student/367 "2007-12-02T19:58:57Z")
Hi, I'm an International Studies student nearing my final year of high school, and as a result, I need to produce a Personal Project. My idea is to create an electric vehicle, probably in the form of an electronical… --- ## [EV conversion using wheel motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversion-using-wheel-motors/395)
**Author:** [@Craig](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Craig)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversion-using-wheel-motors/395 "2007-11-22T19:40:59Z")
Hi, I'm in 2nd year of "gymnase" (highschool equivalent I think) in Switzerland, so I have to make a personal project. I'm planning on converting my own EV, but I need a little help.. Basically, rather than doing the usu… --- ## [Newbe](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbe/457)
**Author:** [@docpaul1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docpaul1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2007, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbe/457 "2007-11-12T19:18:46Z")
Hi to all. My project is a 1995 Dodge Neon, manual trans, pwr brakes, pwr steer and A/C. I plan to keep the A/C and Power steering IF possible. I have been working with Canadian Electric Vehicles with the thought of … --- ## [New Product / Idea](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-product-idea/453)
**Author:** [@kittydog42](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kittydog42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2007, 7:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-product-idea/453 "2007-11-09T07:43:27Z")
I have come up with a new product intended to make the conversion process easier. Though I have built 5 complete units (one has been temporarily appropriated for use in a demo case), the idea is still young and can be t… --- ## [Chevy S10 conversion - V6 okay?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-s10-conversion-v6-okay/436)
**Author:** [@Dabbler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dabbler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-s10-conversion-v6-okay/436 "2007-11-08T11:39:17Z")
Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum but was hoping to get some opinions about a conversion I'd like to do. The donor vehicle is a 1985 Chevy S10. I've read that these are popular conversions so that gives me some reassu… --- ## [Ads](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ads/450)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 9:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ads/450 "2007-11-07T09:30:03Z")
Mr Moderator Let's get rid of the nokia ads. They have no place here. Tom Thomson tommyt --- ## [Manual Transmission on an EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/manual-transmission-on-an-ev/369)
**Author:** [@joe019](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joe019)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2007, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/manual-transmission-on-an-ev/369 "2007-10-29T18:26:51Z")
Hi, I am a newbie on the EV world. From the topics I read and the pictures I saw, it seems that when people couple a manual transmission to an electric motor, the always remove the clutch. How will the system work th… --- ## [Conception to Completion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conception-to-completion/340)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2007, 6:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conception-to-completion/340 "2007-10-29T06:34:50Z")
DESIGN PHASE I just bought a house, and now I am currently less than 2 miles from work. The fastest speed limit between here and there is 40mph. This helps me with my range and required speeds I need to take care of. … --- ## [Non-EV (but useful) Resource Links](https://community.electricforum.com/t/non-ev-but-useful-resource-links/439)
**Author:** [@inSANe\_DIEGO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/inSANe_DIEGO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2007, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/non-ev-but-useful-resource-links/439 "2007-10-26T14:32:36Z")
For those of you interested in fabbing interior, body, structural or motor bay parts from composites like fiberglass, carbon fiber, kevlar, etc. http://www.fiberglassforums.com/ more for interior parts. http://www… --- ## [Best way to get regen in a small package](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-way-to-get-regen-in-a-small-package/414)
**Author:** [@sailfish11](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sailfish11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2007, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-way-to-get-regen-in-a-small-package/414 "2007-10-20T20:03:46Z")
Hi there, I'm in the planning stages of converting my 1980 Triumph Spitfire to an EV. One thing I'm really interested in is regen braking. I've heard that this is normally done in AC systems, but since my car is pr… --- ## [First Post -- Advice for a new EV driver?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-post-advice-for-a-new-ev-driver/366)
**Author:** [@caffeine](https://community.electricforum.com/u/caffeine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-post-advice-for-a-new-ev-driver/366 "2007-10-12T17:31:17Z")
Hi, I'm very excited to find this forum. I've been driving, and towing :slight\_smile: my ev for six days now. I have a 1986 Civic Hatchback with a 72v pack. A solid starter car and I love it, but I need to make some adj… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=10)