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OwnerJeff Shanab
LocationFresno, California United States map
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Vehicle1987 Nissan 300ZX
MotorWarfield Warp 9 Series Wound DC
(Jim Hustedized)
Drivetrainstock 5 Speed
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K
Batteries24 Exide Orbital, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage288 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC20
Heaternone yet
DC/DC ConverterIota
DLS 220-55 Amp
InstrumentationLink 1000, more to follow
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
true top speed is unknown, 75 mph is no problem, yet to try 5th gear
AccelerationUnknown, gotta fix speedo. But decent
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
maximum
Watt Hours/Mile460 Wh/Mile
Awful, gotta work on that
EV Miles
Start:201,000 Miles (323,409 Kilometers)
Current:208,261 Miles (335,091 Kilometers)
Total:7,261 Miles (11,682 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/23/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight4,050 Pounds (1,840 Kilograms)
Including Driver
Tires215/60-r15 Potenza RE92 up front, Pirelli in back
Conversion TimeAbout 4 weekends, but a lot more is wanted
Conversion Costabout $8K so far
Dismal mileage at the moment, But got me to school and work every day for 2 years. Has enough zip to cause a stir in this town. The range must be improved to make it through the colder months.

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