Front of panBody back on the pan
OwnerRobert Wolf
LocationLakewood, Ohio United States map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1969 Volkswagen Beetle Baja
Converting to Baja
Started work on July 1, 2012. Nearly completed, but work slowed due to weather and other excuses (thanks, Sandy!).
MotorKostov 9 Series Wound DC
Installed October 8, 2012.
DrivetrainOriginal 4-speed, clutch retained.
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
Installed October 4, 2012.
Batteries30 CALB/Skyenergy CA60FI, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
All batteries have now been charged, road test soon.
System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC1500
Set up for LiFePO4 charge, max at 109 volts.
HeaterCeramic 4x4 installed in the front for defrost/heating
DC/DC Converter
None used, 12v system is stand-alone.
InstrumentationAutometer Phantom II Speedometer and Voltmeter (for 12v auxiliary)
JLD404 AH Meter
Top Speed50 MPH (80 KPH)
Keeping weight down with the build, I hope to hit 70 mph next summer when the pack is upgraded to 144v. At 96v, I will be glad to reach 50 mph.
AccelerationUnknown.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
With the initial battery pack (60Ah), I may only get 10-20 miles. I plan to double the pack AH size later.
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,000 Pounds (909 Kilograms)
As I've mentioned on the blog, if the car is over 2,000 pounds after completion I will cut the front and install a one-piece front end.
Conversion TimeSix months (planned) including bodywork
Conversion Cost~$10,000
Additional FeaturesCoil Spring Shocks
I hope to have the car on the road before the end of 2012. New parts are being delivered daily. The car is going back together as shown. I will be documenting it on www.diyelectriccar.com WebPage - look for "Wolfswagen". I've also started a website for this project, www.wolfswagen.me. It will be a baja, built from the ground up with >40% new parts.

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