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by TFirenza
Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Reliant Scimitar SE5 (1971) with Lexus transmission
Replies: 51
Views: 10255

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 :)
by TFirenza
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
by TFirenza
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
by TFirenza
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! :D, need to now configure the throttle pedal as its spinning without any pressure applied.

by TFirenza
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...
by TFirenza
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: The SuperYacht BMW E65 7 Series
Replies: 226
Views: 43827

Re: The SuperYacht BMW E65 7 Series

Excited to see anchor up and on the road again ! Should be lively with the new cells
by TFirenza
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: BMW hybrid battery group buy
Replies: 122
Views: 21553

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...
by TFirenza
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project VW Cadd-E, Leaf/Volt/Mercedes + Mk1 VW
Replies: 133
Views: 26145

Re: Project VW Cadd-ev

cant complain for battery space with that flatbed could potencially use the long model 3 modules, best of luck !
by TFirenza
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...
by TFirenza
Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H Discussion
Replies: 377
Views: 78817

Re: GS450H Discussion

okay thankyou, I had a hunch that might be the case
by TFirenza
Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:00 am
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H Discussion
Replies: 377
Views: 78817

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.
by TFirenza
Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1965 Ford Mustang
Replies: 95
Views: 20413

Re: 1965 Ford Mustang

looks great, will be following with interest !
by TFirenza
Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor
Replies: 47
Views: 8347

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.
by TFirenza
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor
Replies: 47
Views: 8347

Re: E46 Touring with GS450H Gearbox Motor

great project, similar set of components to my build
by TFirenza
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: VW Squareback DIY EV
Replies: 104
Views: 18562

Re: VW Squareback DIY EV

Awesome, awesome ! :D
by TFirenza
Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Lexus GS450H VCU Support Thread
Replies: 775
Views: 564898

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...
by TFirenza
Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Der Panzer Tesla Powered BMW E31
Replies: 77
Views: 15466

Re: Der Panzer Tesla Powered BMW E31

so good, congrats !
by TFirenza
Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: News
Topic: A community that converts cars to electric
Replies: 10
Views: 5861

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.
by TFirenza
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.
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by TFirenza
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
by TFirenza
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: VW Squareback DIY EV
Replies: 104
Views: 18562

Re: VW Squareback DIY EV

haha, maybe a bit of fairy liquid
by TFirenza
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: VW Squareback DIY EV
Replies: 104
Views: 18562

Re: VW Squareback DIY EV

success ! now for that ubiquitous spinning rear wheel shot ;)
by TFirenza
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 ...
by TFirenza
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Welcome to the forum - please read if you're new
Replies: 90
Views: 28453

Re: Welcome to the forum

I'm not far south of Manchester there must be a few of us now on the grid :)
by TFirenza
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: BMW hybrid battery group buy
Replies: 122
Views: 21553

Re: BMW hybrid battery group buy

happy to commit with 24 modules