1971 GMCe Lexus GS450H BMW 530e Tesla Model S Electruck [Upgrade]

[Alibro]

From the photo they look like little sperm swimming around looking for an egg.

[Jacobsmess]

decisions, decisions...

Solution: 6 pedal driving.

[Gregski]

Solution: 6 pedal driving.

message received !

[P.S.Mangelsdorf]

I like the pedal I use, pulled from a Trailblazer, which it looks like you have as one of your options (bottom left).

The benefit is you can easily make a bracket to mount it however far off the firewall you want because of the side mounting. The only downside is the way the footpad rotates on the arm itself. It was weird when I daily drove a trailblazer, and its a bit weird in the car too. It's nice in that you can hold your foot how you want, but sometimes unclear if there is more pedal travel or if its just moving around.

[Gregski]

From the photo they look like little sperm swimming around looking for an egg.

how did I miss this epic comment ???

[Gregski]

first up was the 3rd Gen Prius 2011 pedal

those of you following the VW Rabbit conversion may recall we had to trim this Prius pedal to keep it from bottoming out

[Gregski]

so here's Big Blue, a 2011 Toyota Prius that gave her life so that we could have this pedal, and I have gotten these pedals ranging from for FREE, to $5 dollars on their 50% OFF Sale Days, to whatever they felt like charging me on that day

I think it is worth sharing how it looked and how it was installed in it's OEM formation:

I am tempted to go back to the junk yard and press a few of these down and see if they have a full range of motion when installed or do they bottom out on the carpet, I am 99% certain they bottom out on the carpet and do not have their full range of motion like they do for us on the workbench

this pig tail was a bit odd, it had two plugs on it, so had I known I would not have had to cut it, maybe

[MattsAwesomeStuff]

I am tempted to go back to the junk yard and press a few of these down and see if they have a full range of motion when installed or do they bottom out on the carpet, I am 99% certain they bottom out on the carpet and do not have their full range of motion like they do for us on the workbench

I had an alternative solution. If that's true, it's surely so stupid that many people have complained about it before...

https://priuschat.com/threads/accelerator-pedal.77114/

"The pedal itself apparently has no internal stop but relies on the pedal travel bottoming into the floor carpet. The pedal has a littl protrusion that is what hits the floor carpet appearing to be the design. Is this normal? Several now say no. One service manager says yes its normal."

"If it's not allowed to go all the way to the floor, the pedal would have to have an internal stop mechanism capable of resisting the full pressure that a human leg could apply to it. The mount would have to be equally as strong."

"If the accelerator pedal cannot touch the floor, there won't be "flooring the accelerator", right?"

There's even discussion of Dealer-installed vs. OEM floormats and how you have to customize them to even reach highway speed:

https://priuschat.com/threads/accelerat ... et.210839/

"This means I can't actually use a floor liner because a stiff surface prevents the car from accelerating sufficiently to highway speeds."

"Even with OEM floormats (or no floormats) it seems like when the pedal touches the carpet flooring, I'm a step below maximum throttle. I need to depress the pedal into the flooring itself to achieve maximum throttle"

...

So, yeah, totally normal.

[Gregski]

I had an alternative solution. If that's true, it's surely so stupid that many people have complained about it before...

https://priuschat.com/threads/accelerator-pedal.77114/

"The pedal itself apparently has no internal stop but relies on the pedal travel bottoming into the floor carpet. The pedal has a littl protrusion that is what hits the floor carpet appearing to be the design. Is this normal? Several now say no. One service manager says yes its normal."

"If it's not allowed to go all the way to the floor, the pedal would have to have an internal stop mechanism capable of resisting the full pressure that a human leg could apply to it. The mount would have to be equally as strong."

"If the accelerator pedal cannot touch the floor, there won't be "flooring the accelerator", right?"

There's even discussion of Dealer-installed vs. OEM floormats and how you have to customize them to even reach highway speed:

https://priuschat.com/threads/accelerat ... et.210839/

"This means I can't actually use a floor liner because a stiff surface prevents the car from accelerating sufficiently to highway speeds."

"Even with OEM floormats (or no floormats) it seems like when the pedal touches the carpet flooring, I'm a step below maximum throttle. I need to depress the pedal into the flooring itself to achieve maximum throttle"

...

So, yeah, totally normal.

Superb information as always Matt, I shall add it to our Nothin's Easy List aka the NEL

[crasbe]

You know that you can just configure where 100% throttle is, right? So even if your pedal would bottom out at 50% travel, you could configure the ZombieVerter to interpret that as 100%

[Gregski]

You know that you can just configure where 100% throttle is, right? So even if your pedal would bottom out at 50% travel, you could configure the ZombieVerter to interpret that as 100%

absolutely

[Gregski]

the Prius pedal just didn't blow my skirt up, so with more pedals at my disposal I decided to give the 2010 Honda Fit a go

[Gregski]

and this is the state I found that pedal in at the junk yard, nothing but a small scratch on that car, I'm certain it never was raced

[Gregski]

though I am not running the ZombieVerter VCU in the truck ... yet, (planned upgrade for Phase III) I think you may find this video on throttle calibration interesting

ZombieVerter VCU Throttle Calibration

[Gregski]

so finally got around to installing the 2010 Honda Fit throttle pedal in the truck

nice thing about this pedal is that it has a metal rod, which we can [ahem] persuade

here I am showing off my handrolic press

who knew these expensive cable lugs make cheap spacers

a lot of filing makes for perfect straight and even cuts each and every time

[Gregski]

and here it is, installized

the details belong to the devil

just to think, all this to be able to install a floor mat

[Gregski]

somebody posted this link for a 1972 Chevrolet C-10 EV Conversion Chassis kit I guess on eBay, to my truck build thread on the 67-72chevytrucks.com and I just wanted to share and hear your thoughts please


Upgrade your 1972 Chevy C10 (SWB) Chassis with the cutting-edge Complete Legacy EV Cascadia Motion Drive train package and accompanying batteries (chassis shown in pics is included). If you own a 67-72 C10 Short box, simply transfer your body parts onto this chassis. With a few final touches, you could be cruising in a unique EV-powered Classic Truck! This comprehensive package includes nearly $60,000 worth of drivetrain components and batteries. We've already assembled 90% of the chassis with the driveline, so all that's left is some minor assembly work to put together the truck on your own.


1972 Chevy C10 Chassis with Legacy EV Cascadia Motion Drive train package and accompanying batteries:
20" 2-Piece Billet wheels
CPP front tubular A-arm suspension and Coil Springs
CPP rear Tubular Trail arms with CPP Coil Springs
CPP 4 wheels (Drilled/Slotted) Disk brakes
Electric to Hydraulic Power steering adapter and Pump
iM-225 / Call / AEM C10 Kit -
Custom Cascadia Kit
300HP / 700ft-lbs Torque
186.48 mile range
79.9 kW/h Battery Capacity
EV Kit Includes:
600 ohm 50W Pre-Charge Resistor
Kit PM100 Soft-start fuse 5A 500VDC
Molex Connector Kit 48 Way CMC
Remy Resolver Kit 18 Pin Tyco
HPK 50mm2 HV Cable 3m
Rincon 350A Contactor w/o Aux Contacts
Rincon 20A Contactor
Derale 13740 Trans-Cooler
Turbo WREX Oil Pump
Hawkeye NMC Cells (QTY: 432)
AEM VCU200
AEM PDU-8 (QTY 2)
AEM BMSM
AEM BMSS (QTY 5)
AEM Can-Keypad
AEM VCU200 Plug & Pin Kit
AEM PDU-8 Plug & Pin Kit (QTY 2)
AEM BMS Plug & Pin Kit (QTY 6)
AEM Can-Keypad Plug & Pin Kit
Dilong 2 in 1 Onboard Charger/DC-DC Converter
J1772 8AWG Charge Inlet
EV West Throttle
Brake Pressure Transducer
Canadian EV Heater Core Kit
Rincon 300A Disconnect.
Ferraz Shawmut P266L Fuse Holder
Ferraz Shawmut A50QS600-4 Fuse
1/0 Orange Wire (QTY 30)
Small wiring kit
Connector and Termination Kit
Heat-Shrink Kit
Coolant Fittings Kit
Coolant Tubing & Clamp Kit
Motor Oil Temp Sensor Connector Kit
Motor Oil Pressure Sensor Kit
Electric Power Steering Pump
Canadian EV AC Compressor Kit
Vacuum Pump

Also Included:

TorqueTrends Tail Housing Mount w/Hardware

At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all pictures.

[MattsAwesomeStuff]

And only $40,000. Greg is a fool. Should have just loaded his musket with benjamins.

[P.S.Mangelsdorf]

I suppose for someone that wants to just write a check, it's all there, and all top of the line stuff.

This actually gets to one of my peeves with a certain type of EV conversion guy; they guy that has to buy brand new aftermarket everything and is completely sketched out the kind of shenanigans that go on around here. There seems to be the underlying aversion to/fear of stuff that is not professionally developed.

I've described my '40 as a middle finger in both directions, to the "it's not a hot rod unless it's prewar and has a flathead" ICE guys and to the "it's unsafe unless a professional develops it" EV guys.

The only way EVs become the future of hot rodding is if we remember our roots - find production components, make them work, and hot up your car. You don't need permission or a degree, you need a desire and some ingenuity.

That's why I love this community dearly. While the ICE guys run around like the sky is falling, and the cocktail party guys drop a boatload of money to have a professional do it, here we are keeping a small ember of real hot rodding alive for the future.

[Gregski]

I suppose for someone that wants to just write a check, it's all there, and all top of the line stuff.

This actually gets to one of my peeves with a certain type of EV conversion guy; they guy that has to buy brand new aftermarket everything and is completely sketched out the kind of shenanigans that go on around here. There seems to be the underlying aversion to/fear of stuff that is not professionally developed.

I've described my '40 as a middle finger in both directions, to the "it's not a hot rod unless it's prewar and has a flathead" ICE guys and to the "it's unsafe unless a professional develops it" EV guys.

The only way EVs become the future of hot rodding is if we remember our roots - find production components, make them work, and hot up your car. You don't need permission or a degree, you need a desire and some ingenuity.

That's why I love this community dearly. While the ICE guys run around like the sky is falling, and the cocktail party guys drop a boatload of money to have a professional do it, here we are keeping a small ember of real hot rodding alive for the future.

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[Gregski]

finally, that only took 6 months from the time I ordered it, gonna mount it as soon as I finish my avocado toast and soy chi latte mocha frappuccino, before heading out to surf

[MattsAwesomeStuff]

How do you know if someone built their own car? Don't worry, their license plate will tell you.

The EV Vanity plate. An essential requirement in feeling elitist over others and welcoming the egging of coal rollers. Your project is truly complete now.

[Gregski]

on this episode of I Want To Be Like Damien, I provide you with a little truck update. so as you know EV Conversions are super easy and get boring quickly, that's why I always like to sell my house, and pack up my shop and move into a new place, yes using the electric truck, like you know the Irish Cat Man did. so we pushed the 9 kWh baby battery pack limit making these 25 mile treks

and there she is, think outside the box

[MattsAwesomeStuff]

You moved? In 120'F weather? Why do you hate yourself?

Congrats/Condolences on the new place. It still has a garage, so, I'll take that as somewhat of a positive sign.

This answers why you've been so quiet.

[Gregski]

You moved? In 120'F weather? Why do you hate yourself?

Congrats/Condolences on the new place. It still has a garage, so, I'll take that as somewhat of a positive sign.

This answers why you've been so quiet.

ha ha, this is a much bigger treeeee car garage, it doesn't look like that in the pic, also in this house EV parts can live inside, if you catch my drift