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by DVD3500
Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Electric cars catch fire in Florida after flooding
Replies: 21
Views: 11226

Re: Electric cars catch fire in Florida after flooding

The problem with EV fires is actually temperature. I sometimes wonder with my nonexistent chemistry experience if shooting the car with liquid nitrogen might help...? It would likely vaporize immediately but maybe cool it down as well....? I did see a "fire lance" that they drive as deep a...
by DVD3500
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Charging
Topic: LIN based CCS
Replies: 5
Views: 1128

Re: LIN based CCS

Sorry I can't seem to find this explained by what are LIN and CP lines?
by DVD3500
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: where to pass TUV in Germany
Replies: 40
Views: 12066

Re: Technical acceptance (TÜV in Germany)

I think the idea would be great.
While watching a video of the legality of conversion by Classic Electric Cars I had to point out to a commenter that claimed it was not possible/legal in Germany that is IS legal if a bit bureaucratic and I suggested s/he come here.
by DVD3500
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: EV Conversion with Dacia Spring
Replies: 2
Views: 701

Re: EV Conversion with Dacia Spring

I was wondering this myself.
The battery doesn`t look too large and it does have CCS...
by DVD3500
Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] VW Touran powered by Nissan Leaf [FINISHED]
Replies: 738
Views: 213861

Re: [DRIVING] VW Touran powered by Nissan Leaf [FINISHED]

Does the German TÜV care as long as everything is secure and not protruding too far down or outside the car?
My friend who converted his Triumph Spitfire said adding a "skid pad" to front of his car made a measurable difference...
by DVD3500
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] VW Touran powered by Nissan Leaf [FINISHED]
Replies: 738
Views: 213861

Re: [DRIVING] VW Touran powered by Nissan Leaf [FINISHED]

Did you use some special software to draw the "ratsnest"?
I am redoing all the wiring on my project from scratch and looking for options...
Thanks!
by DVD3500
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Low temps and our batteries
Replies: 17
Views: 1615

Re: Low temps and our batteries

I am programming our cars to do a few heat cycles tonight as it is supposed to get to -11°C here. The Enyaq will be on a wall box and the Jeep Avenger will by on a "granny plug" set to maximum power (3.7 KW I think).

Probably overkill but even if I use 10 KW for each that is only 3€....
by DVD3500
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: News
Topic: 240z Datsun GS450h
Replies: 3
Views: 840

Re: 240z Datsun GS450h

It buried basically all European sports cars.
Buyers discovered that a small, light sports car can still be reliable and easy to use which most European (read: British and Italian) sports cars were not...
by DVD3500
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Re: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...

Ah... Arduino... I will look into that! Thanks!
by DVD3500
Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Re: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...

I will double check but am pretty sure all bi-metalic.
I have a Smith gauge repair manual and I don't remember seeing any magnets.
There is a voltage stabilizer on the back of the speedo so I will double check what it is for.
by DVD3500
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Re: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...

I have read this several times and while I understand every word (English is my native language) I am not entirely sure what you are trying to say... I get the comment after the "..." everything before that seems like some sort of "thinking out loud"? I am not trying to be rude I...
by DVD3500
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Old Analog gauges to work...
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Getting Old Analog gauges to work...

I did a search and read about some people getting their old gauges to work. Please remember I am a not well versed in all things electric (yet) but from what I understood most were relying on CAN signals powering a potentiometer or a some form of pulse width modulation...? Please let me know is that...
by DVD3500
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Events and Meetups
Topic: Calling all United States Members - Potential Meet Up?
Replies: 33
Views: 24996

Re: Calling all United States Members - Potential Meet Up?

I'll likely be in South East Michigan late July/early August likely until early September if anyone is interested in meeting up for a drink... :-D
by DVD3500
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Events and Meetups
Topic: TV coverage - Looking for ongoing conversion in Germany
Replies: 5
Views: 4608

Re: TV coverage - Looking for ongoing conversion in Germany

My project is likely not far enough along for consideration. I doubt I will get started with electrification before Easter.
I do know of at least 2 completed projects that might be interesting though.
All in the Rhein-Neckar area...
Let me know...
by DVD3500
Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Jaguar XJ6 V12 will be electric!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 5546

Re: Jaguar XJ6 V12 will be electric!!!

Looking forward to your progress... Not only is the V12 a "gas guzzler" they are like a top model girlfriend: great to look at and listen to but the maintenance!
Aye aye aye....
by DVD3500
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: Charging
Topic: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?
Replies: 12
Views: 7493

Re: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?

As someone who grew up in the Frankfurt Region I know exactly which company OP is talking about. They are quite known around this area for doing conversions that have 100% TÜV conformity (they partner with a specific inspector and have their "certified" system) and are relativly low cost ...
by DVD3500
Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Charging
Topic: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?
Replies: 12
Views: 7493

Re: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?

Well... i think solution is at hand for a long time now: https://www.easun-energy.com/collections/eu-in-stock?gclid=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWT3g4LRJl0BeNA9XEAHKMo2c_yexPJ8HIrI7FTbBAgx8TmbYyWLUeYaAg2mEALw_wcB Simply make CCS as PV input into inverter(s) with or without energy storage and then prepa...
by DVD3500
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Charging
Topic: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?
Replies: 12
Views: 7493

Re: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?

Nope.
I haven't got a clue... so if it is a non-starter because the power conversion is too complicated I will just have to plan more time each trip. :-)
by DVD3500
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Charging
Topic: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?
Replies: 12
Views: 7493

Re: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?

Thanks for all the responses. One other reason they don't like doing CCS is also because they only install new items for guarantee and liability reasons and new CCS parts are expensive. I forget the exact number and voltages of the batteries they use but I think getting it up to 200 volts or higher ...
by DVD3500
Tue Dec 12, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Charging
Topic: Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?
Replies: 12
Views: 7493

Please don't stone me ;-) CCS to Type 2 AC Adapter/Converter?

HI All, I haven't really introduced myself or my project but I have been trawling through threads and using the search. I must admit this is one of the kindest, interesting and dare a I say geekiest forums I have ever seen! I am what Germans would call "tiefbegabt" when it comes comes to c...
by DVD3500
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] triumph spitfire with mitsubihi generator as motor
Replies: 26
Views: 5679

Re: [DRIVING] triumph spitfire with mitsubihi generator as motor

Awesome!
There is an electric Triumph Spitfire MKIV (same model more or less as yours) 10 KM from my house (near Hockenheimring in Germany).
It would be sooooo cool to have them meet up!
by DVD3500
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Events and Meetups
Topic: e4 Testival
Replies: 2
Views: 10931

Re: e4 Testival

Things conspired so I could not attend. Hopefully the next time!