Owner | Doug Coleman |
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Location | Concord, California United States map |
Vehicle | 1988 Toyota MR2 Vehicle Owner is Douglas Coleman Builder is Nate Schweller |
Motor | Advanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC dual shaft |
Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive 5-speed manual, clutchless. Originally Automatic, converted to manual |
Controller | Curtis 1221 400A |
Batteries | 20 US Battery 2200XC, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 2 mounted behind front bumper, 7 in front trunk area, 2 in 'transmission' tunnel, 9 above motor in rear engine compartment. |
System Voltage | 120 Volts |
Charger | Manzanita Micro PFC-30 Ability to charge at any voltage from 110 to 220. |
Heater | 1500W Ceramic, mounted in original heater core location |
DC/DC Converter | Iota DLS-30 |
Instrumentation | Link 10 with ammeter measuring battery Amps, Speedometer, Tachometer, Ammeter to measure motor Amps, mounted in pillar pod. |
Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) Cruises on the freeway without any issue |
Acceleration | Good. I never drove the ICE version so I really can't compare. |
Range | Still testing. Longest drive so far is 23 miles: 16 freeway miles and 7 city miles the pack was only 5% discharged. |
Watt Hours/Mile | TBD, haven't driven it enough to get accurate measurement |
Seating Capacity | 2 Adults |
Curb Weight | 0 Haven't weighed it yet |
Tires | 185/60/14 |
Conversion Time | Roughly 150 hours, not including research and trips to the hardware store. |
Conversion Cost | Unknown. The owner had already purchased most of the components. |
Additional Features | Upgraded springs, Avcon adapter for use with public charging stations, LED tail lights, inertia kill switch, vacuum pump and reservoir for power brakes. |
I'm interested in performing another conversion. Feel free to contact me if you are looking for someone to convert a car for you. |