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by Bentto
Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: BMW E30 / Tesla LDU
Replies: 7
Views: 1838

Re: BMW E30 / Tesla LDU

Very nice project and progress, definitely following this one. Any updates?
by Bentto
Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: VW T3 EV Conversion Kit
Replies: 17
Views: 4866

Re: VW T3 EV Conversion Kit

As for EMC testing, latest indiction I got from Dutch authorities was 8000€ when combining EMC approved parts myself. When using parts from only 1 vehicle producer which are already used in a type approved vehicle this will be significantly cheaper. AFAIK the 'cheaper' route only works if you use t...
by Bentto
Wed May 27, 2020 8:22 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Rolls Royce with a Tesla Drivetrain
Replies: 21
Views: 4238

Re: Rolls Royce with a Tesla Drivetrain

Very impressive!

btw, what labelprinter are you using? Looks nice.
by Bentto
Thu May 07, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Tesla LDU Swap
Replies: 13
Views: 2960

Re: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Tesla LDU Swap

Very impressive work, especially on the pushrod suspension, very cool!

Headlight look pretty sweet as well, how is the build quality of those units?
by Bentto
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla Model 3 Battery Hacking
Replies: 264
Views: 52814

Re: Tesla Model 3 Battery Hacking

WTF that's a serious badboy.
by Bentto
Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Battery choices
Replies: 18
Views: 3070

Re: Battery choices

Did anyone try using a pack from an e-Golf yet?
by Bentto
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Ebay Auctions Of Interest
Replies: 165
Views: 42053

Re: Ebay Auctions Of Interest

That's a huge bargain right?
by Bentto
Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Rolls Royce with a Tesla Drivetrain
Replies: 21
Views: 4238

Re: Rolls Royce with a Tesla Drivetrain

Yes!!
by Bentto
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla Large Drive Unit Support Thread
Replies: 802
Views: 127227

Re: Tesla Large Drive Unit Support Thread

I talked to my Tesla motor provider today about getting you a Tesla model 3 motor for testing. He said that a company in Canada developed a controller for the 3 and ended up buying all his stock and future stock of motors. Bummer. Actually the company has not developed the controller yet. I talked ...
by Bentto
Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: EV conversion range calculator (excel)
Replies: 7
Views: 1486

Re: EV conversion range calculator (excel)

tmotion wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:21 pm Thats an extensive one arber333. I tried to keep it simple. In the end it is all about drag.

@Bentto, I updated the file. If you open in in excel is it still static?

https://1drv.ms/x/s!AvneBlSBcjbAjoh231h ... A?e=LUB0mQ
Working like a charm now (also online).
by Bentto
Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2004 BMW M3 Hybrid (Was: 2 BMW E46 Projects)
Replies: 17
Views: 3430

Re: 2 BMW E46 Projects

I personally don't realy care about the M3 being butchered or not, there are more than enough of those things. But from an economic standpoint it really doesn't make any sense. E46 M3's are quite valuable compared to all other E46's and butchering it will make it a LOT less valuable, automatically m...
by Bentto
Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2004 BMW M3 Hybrid (Was: 2 BMW E46 Projects)
Replies: 17
Views: 3430

Re: 2 BMW E46 Projects

Plan for the M3 is to use the GS450h gearbox with Damien's controller and make it a hybrid. :) Again, similar ideas regarding batteries, BMSes and chargers, but in this case the DC/DC isn't needed as I'm not going to touch anything on the engine side (this keeps it real simple when it comes time fo...
by Bentto
Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: EV conversion range calculator (excel)
Replies: 7
Views: 1486

Re: EV conversion range calculator (excel)

Not sure if this is already available, but for my project I made a excel spreadsheet to calculate the expected range. Please feel free to use this as well and to comment if you have improvement suggestions: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AvneBlSBcjbAjoh240RIhkHOAXI0Aw?e=dqGKsV password = openinverter I checke...
by Bentto
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Events and Meetups
Topic: Electric Car Conversion Courses - Ireland 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 13654

Re: Electric Car Conversion Courses - Ireland 2020

Very cool! Someone was brave enough to bring his brand new model 3 in to have you guys play around with it? :D Was The netherlands by any chance one of the 5 countries discussed? That one is still missing from the wiki. I've done a fair bit of research in the official policies on modifying cars in t...
by Bentto
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: '70 MGB Roadster - 2015 Leaf EM57 powered
Replies: 69
Views: 16804

Re: '70 MGB Roadster - 2015 Leaf EM57 powered

Awesome project en very well documentated. This really gives a clear insight in all the steps required! Please continue :)

Btw that is a VERY good buy on that battery pack right? I don't know the going rate for those is in the USA but 24kWh for 1800 USD seems to me like a steal.
by Bentto
Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: BMW E30 Cabrio with Tesla Drivetrain
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

Re: BMW E30 Cabrio with Tesla Drivetrain

Thanks for posting! Hey Jon, I've been following your project with great interest as I'm also thinking about converting an E30. In my case it will be a Touring. Do you have any more info and pictures of the LDU mount under the car? Specifically the front engine mount, I can't find any pictures abou...
by Bentto
Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: BMW e39 "i5"
Replies: 130
Views: 27430

Re: BMW e39 "i5"

Ok, clear ;) Following the build with much interest.
by Bentto
Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: BMW e39 "i5"
Replies: 130
Views: 27430

Re: BMW e39 "i5"

Nice. Could you explain why this is a safer solution? It's still signal (but now as a variable resistance instead of voltage) that has to reach the controller. Instead of a direct 0-5V signal to the controller that is converte to digital over there you have now added an extra component that can pote...
by Bentto
Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla Charger Support Thread
Replies: 785
Views: 123005

Re: Tesla Charger Support Thread

Beautiful!
by Bentto
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Toyota GT86 with Nissan Leaf Motor (Update 11/2022: 160Kw)
Replies: 184
Views: 58584

Re: Toyota GT86 with Nissan Leaf Motor

Extremely nice and impressive build! Congrats on the official aproval.
by Bentto
Fri Feb 28, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tesla model 3 2019 - swap into another car?
Replies: 32
Views: 4652

Re: Tesla model 3 2019 - swap into another car?

Fantastic work guys!
by Bentto
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Tesla LDU Swap
Replies: 13
Views: 2960

Re: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Tesla LDU Swap

The pictures are not showing for me (preferably upload them to the forum, that way they will remain visible and not run the risk of some hosting provider to change its policies in the future). I checked some of the pics of facebook and this looks like an awesome build! Going to look into it tonight ...
by Bentto
Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Mini Classic/Tesla SDU Build
Replies: 14
Views: 2653

Re: Mini Classic/Tesla SDU Build

There's a FB group of EV Landrover-ers. How much is the converted Mini? 79000 pounds starting price, don't know if that includes the car or is only the cost of converting. Probably is the price for a completely converted ready to go car. Anyhow quite a steep price level if you ask me. Wow! What mar...
by Bentto
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Mini Classic/Tesla SDU Build
Replies: 14
Views: 2653

Re: Mini Classic/Tesla SDU Build

57 Chevy wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:19 am There's a FB group of EV Landrover-ers.

How much is the converted Mini?
79000 pounds starting price, don't know if that includes the car or is only the cost of converting. Probably is the price for a completely converted ready to go car. Anyhow quite a steep price level if you ask me.
by Bentto
Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:53 am
Forum: Open Tasks
Topic: Tesla board user manual
Replies: 7
Views: 5703

Re: Tesla board user manual

I am not a Tesla person, but at least as far as this content is concerned, I will be the caveman who can copy/paste/format it into the wiki if that's what we're doing with it. 2 things: 1 - Wouldn't it make more sense to have a SPDT switch for Forward/Reverse so you can't end up in both positions a...