A bit about me:
I'm Mitch.
From Canada
I work with Automation/Controls/AC Drives, have a general knowledge of programming and looking to dig into more of the EV side of things.
Been involved with a few projects, my past project was a BMW E30 that ran megasquirt and had an array of modern items grafted to the engine - Turbocharged, etc.
Currently I have a 997 Turbo, which is modestly upgraded. However it's not a 'project', too costly to get creative with.
Project:
The project morphed over the ages, First it was to buy a 987 and attempt a LS swap...
My father has been looking to do an EV conversion for a while, and with the general grassroots shift of conversions, it seemed like a good area to both experiment and aid the community as much as possible.
Although the 987 is a great chassis, I favoured the 981 for several reasons
A few weeks back I purchased a 981 Cayman with slight accident damage. Less engine/trans
Overall the body appears straight, no major issues in getting it back operational. Stats:
2014 981 Cayman S
- Moderately optioned, but without PASM Suspension.
- Electric Steering Standard!
- PDK Car (Can bus shifter)
- Tesla 'Sport' LDU
- I-Booster - Panamera Hybrid is drop in, but other 1st gen I-Boosters should be no issue with adapter
- I-Pace Batteries (or similar)
- Tesla Gen 2 (or 3) charger
- Framework for CCS (will plan within HVJB)
- CanBus! (Hoping EV-Builder can help) - I Do have some experience with Can, but not having an operational car may cause some issue.
- Packaging of Batteries
- Inspection/Registration for my Local DMV... It'll likely be the first conversion that I know of in my Province.
Those that know the 981/991 chassis will know that with the Gas Tank removed, the front space is a rather large void. So Base plan is battery storage if needed. The 981 can use the front subframe and hubs from the 991 4S/Turbo
**I'll populate this more in the coming days...**