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- Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Reliant Scimitar SE5 (1971) with Lexus transmission
- Replies: 51
- Views: 10251
Re: Reliant Scimitar SE5 (1971) with Lexus transmission
Good luck, take care with the batteries. was looking at the axles from the scimitar, you can fit a Jag Powerlock diff into the Salisbury axle if you want somewhat inexpensive limited slip
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: Toyota/Lexus
- Topic: Couple stupid questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2581
Re: Couple stupid questions
This is the socket
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: Toyota/Lexus
- Topic: Couple stupid questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2581
Re: Couple stupid questions
yeah there is a lever and a socket for position signal, probably best going through Damien's deep dive video
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Vauxhall Firenza
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Re: Vauxhall Firenza
Been working on some other things recently but back to the Firenza and success my transmission is spinning! , need to now configure the throttle pedal as its spinning without any pressure applied.
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: Toyota/Lexus
- Topic: Couple stupid questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2581
Re: Couple stupid questions
Ill try to answer but I may be wrong. the first is example is just a basic switch when on the blue wires indicated have 12v, second I believe is just the signal to the stop lights so the vcu could light them under regen ect. third is the gear selector on the transmission side the lever arm feeds bac...
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The SuperYacht BMW E65 7 Series
- Replies: 226
- Views: 43817
Re: The SuperYacht BMW E65 7 Series
Excited to see anchor up and on the road again ! Should be lively with the new cells
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: BMW hybrid battery group buy
- Replies: 122
- Views: 21535
Re: BMW hybrid battery group buy
This is sad to hear its seems like a bit of a catch 22 the demand is more than there for batteries at a good price point but individually we will never be able to meet the minimum order requirements, The cost of batteries probably the single biggest inhibitor to ev conversion, especially with open i...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:38 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Project VW Cadd-E, Leaf/Volt/Mercedes + Mk1 VW
- Replies: 133
- Views: 26063
Re: Project VW Cadd-ev
cant complain for battery space with that flatbed could potencially use the long model 3 modules, best of luck !
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Vauxhall Firenza
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Re: Vauxhall Firenza
A little update, configured the ISA shunt and have the information showing up via the serial monitor. With the gs450h script reloaded I'm able to see the current via WiFi interface. The voltage however does not, I'm currently using version gs450h_07 assuming its waiting for an enable in the software...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:55 pm
- Forum: Toyota/Lexus
- Topic: GS450H Discussion
- Replies: 377
- Views: 78538
Re: GS450H Discussion
okay thankyou, I had a hunch that might be the case
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:00 am
- Forum: Toyota/Lexus
- Topic: GS450H Discussion
- Replies: 377
- Views: 78538
Re: GS450H Discussion
does anyone have experience with G9201-30010 its a 2008 RHD gs450h , its from the same period so I wouldn't expect it to be an issue but it also isn't listed on the hardware wiki.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:04 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: [WIP] 1965 Ford Mustang
- Replies: 95
- Views: 20368
Re: 1965 Ford Mustang
looks great, will be following with interest !
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8337
Re: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor
gs450h motor/inverter , Still figuring out battery side waiting for the bmw battery group purchase to go through, thinking at present Tesla gen 2 AC on board and CHAdeMO based Rapid charge following the recent progress.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:14 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8337
Re: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor
great project, similar set of components to my build
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: VW Squareback DIY EV
- Replies: 104
- Views: 18534
Re: VW Squareback DIY EV
Awesome, awesome !
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:41 pm
- Forum: Toyota/Lexus
- Topic: Lexus GS450H VCU Support Thread
- Replies: 775
- Views: 559753
Re: Lexus GS450H VCU Support Thread
as arturk mentioned, check libraries are all installed, board is installed and set to usb. setup.png Not sure if needed but but also installed the esp8266 board with the board manager, add the following under preferences 'additional board manager urls'. It should then appear in the board manager lis...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Der Panzer Tesla Powered BMW E31
- Replies: 77
- Views: 15283
Re: Der Panzer Tesla Powered BMW E31
so good, congrats !
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: A community that converts cars to electric
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5761
Re: A community that converts cars to electric
Great article, I love the general ethos especially if it builds peoples confidence that a layperson can approach conversion I certainly started from that position.
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Lotus Excel
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5052
Re: Lotus Excel
should be a great build, has some delorian similarities, feel like its calling out for that louvered rear window.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:13 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Vauxhall Firenza
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Re: Vauxhall Firenza
Okay cheers Kevin that's good to hear I can concentrate on other things
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: VW Squareback DIY EV
- Replies: 104
- Views: 18534
Re: VW Squareback DIY EV
haha, maybe a bit of fairy liquid
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: VW Squareback DIY EV
- Replies: 104
- Views: 18534
Re: VW Squareback DIY EV
success ! now for that ubiquitous spinning rear wheel shot
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Vauxhall Firenza
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Vauxhall Firenza
Want to properly introduce myself Been lurking for a while, Its very gratifying seeing everyone trail blazing conversion paths using OEM parts. The project I have in mind, a Vauxhall Firenza, I've had the car in the workshop for a while with a good chunk of restoration bits complete, I've just been ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Welcome to the forum - please read if you're new
- Replies: 90
- Views: 28221
Re: Welcome to the forum
I'm not far south of Manchester there must be a few of us now on the grid
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: BMW hybrid battery group buy
- Replies: 122
- Views: 21535
Re: BMW hybrid battery group buy
happy to commit with 24 modules