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by motorcircus
Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Heavy Vehicle conversions Electric Bus
Replies: 1
Views: 609

Heavy Vehicle conversions Electric Bus

I've been searching for info about converting a heavy vehicle like a passenger bus or delivery truck to electric. Any hints are well appreciated! :) After succesfully converting a 1979 VW T2 minibus, my next project is a 1970 Scania B11063 bus. Researching the topic is made hard by the fact that the...
by motorcircus
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] Motör Circus Big Bus 1970 Scania B11063
Replies: 4
Views: 2340

[WIP] Motör Circus Big Bus 1970 Scania B11063

Hi folks! After succesfully converting my 1979 Volkswagen Late Bay Window minibus to electric with salvaged parts from a 2016 Nissan Leaf, I have a second conversion project! A 1970 Scania B11063 big bus (have to come up with a nickname). 20230609_130229.jpg My circus performance project Motör Circu...
by motorcircus
Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:24 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76
Replies: 121
Views: 27701

Re: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76

Yeah I considered that option too briefly, but the costs do ramp up significantly with replacing the og booster (200e) + master cylinder (150e?) then adding vacuum pumps, sensors, and aaaa no :D Tesla (Bosch) iBooster replaces the whole vacuum system, as it's electronic assist it doesn't require an...
by motorcircus
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76
Replies: 121
Views: 27701

Re: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76

Incredible work, well done! I used a Volvo V70 electric brake booster on my VW T2 EV-conversion. Works pretty good in creating the pressure. It is the one part in the bus that makes the most noise tho. Don't know how silent the others are. I could have done a better job soundproofing and installing ...
by motorcircus
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76
Replies: 121
Views: 27701

Re: Voltswagen T2 -76

I'm using the Nissan Leaf EM57 motor with the transmission in my VW T2 conversion. Wish me luck!
The bus will be running in a couple of weeks and I will share you the results soon. Bear(ing) with me.
by motorcircus
Fri May 27, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: oem hardware: adapter plates, couplers, axles, etc
Replies: 34
Views: 10327

Re: Nissan leaf hardware: adapter plates, couplers, axles, etc

Any news on the Nissan leaf to VW axle stub adapters? Will they be available June or will I have to find another solution?