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by ElectricBMW
Sun Apr 19, 2026 10:17 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU
Replies: 5
Views: 158

Re: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU

Figuring out Battery Options :idea:

I think a 12 Modul-setup would be the way to go in terms of fitment.
I can fit 8 in the enginebay and 4 in the fueltank location.
4 BMS in the front and 2 in the back.

VAG battery modules (ID4 or e-Tron) would be 300kg.
200kg in front
100kg in back + 90kg Motor ...
by ElectricBMW
Sun Apr 19, 2026 7:59 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU
Replies: 5
Views: 158

Re: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU

Hi Johannes,

nothing fancy. It will be a ~350V System. Maybe ~390V.

In one of your videos you said 8 BMS Modules is the max to chain together.
I don´t know what HV Battery i buy in the future. Some have 8 some have 12 Modules.

I´d like to have one BMS Module for each Battery Module. Just to have ...
by ElectricBMW
Sat Apr 18, 2026 5:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sound generator possibilities of implementation
Replies: 43
Views: 29207

Re: Sound generator possibilities of implementation

If i drive electric it will be somthing like "The Jetsons" sound.


Or some SciFi Turbine sound.


Don´t cheap out on Sound design!
by ElectricBMW
Sat Apr 18, 2026 5:17 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU
Replies: 5
Views: 158

Re: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU

I guess those are over my budget.
SDU + OI Bord+ OI BMS goes for under 2k.
Suitable batteries well under 10k.
by ElectricBMW
Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU
Replies: 5
Views: 158

Project validation BMW E30 + Tesla SDU

Hi,

my name is Thomas...

and i have an empty shell of a BMW E30 and it would be a waste to throw away.
I thought about convertig it some years ago but it was way out of budget.

Times and prices have changed and i want to build it in the near future.

Getting the needed parts and building it is ...