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Posted by: Aidan Jan 19 2018, 10:44 PM
https://barnfinds.com/voltsporsche-1971-porsche-914/
Posted by: burton73 Jan 19 2018, 11:16 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253379228484?rmvSB=true
Some one get it as I do not need a 5th 914
Bob B
Ebay buy it now $3,000. EV 914 looks nice 
Posted by: 914 7T3 Jan 19 2018, 11:21 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253379228484?rmvSB=true
Some one get it as I do not need a 5th 914
Bob B
Ebay buy it now $3,000. EV 914 looks nice
Bob,
Save your $$$, you never know when a better opportunity will present itself.......
Posted by: mepstein Jan 20 2018, 07:06 AM
It’s tempting. I have free charging where I live.
Posted by: bdstone914 Jan 20 2018, 08:00 AM
Why does it sit so high in the front with all the added weight? And do the batteries go in the rear trunk ?
Posted by: mepstein Jan 20 2018, 08:42 AM
Why does it sit so high in the front with all the added weight? And do the batteries go in the rear trunk ?
Its being sold without batteries.
Posted by: flipb Jan 21 2018, 03:45 PM
My DD is a Tesla Model S, and I have a charger setup. Would be tempting but not interested in a new project. (Getting/installing batteries would either be a time-consuming and expensive DIY project, or a significantly more expensive specialist outsource project).
Posted by: 914Mike Jan 22 2018, 09:31 AM
Main problem with this build is the DC motor. You _really_ want an AC motor so that you can have "regenerative braking" put some power back into the batteries. DC systems simply freewheel and need massive brakes to stop that much added weight. (Lead batteries weigh about 60-70 lbs a piece, and you need 10 12V or 20 6V for 600-1400 lbs of mostly additional weight over stock. Lithium is the only real choice these day$.)
Can you imagine driving a 914 that's a half ton overweight with zero engine braking?
Posted by: 914Mike Jan 22 2018, 09:44 AM
It’s tempting. I have free charging where I live.
The PFC-20 charger CAN charge from 120-240V, but most likely it has a 120V plug on it, which means it can charge anywhere BUT a public J-1772 station. The J-1772 option
for the charger is a $600 upgrade that must be performed at the factory in WA.
Posted by: RickS Jan 22 2018, 10:27 AM
Good point about braking. Would have to have oversized brake components and power assist to stop that sucker in short order.
Posted by: Philip W. Jan 22 2018, 01:03 PM
Main problem with this build is the DC motor. You _really_ want an AC motor so that you can have "regenerative braking" put some power back into the batteries. DC systems simply freewheel and need massive brakes to stop that much added weight. (Lead batteries weigh about 60-70 lbs a piece, and you need 10 12V or 20 6V for 600-1400 lbs of mostly additional weight over stock. Lithium is the only real choice these day$.)
Can you imagine driving a 914 that's a half ton overweight with zero engine braking?
I originally bought my 914 8 years ago while my son was in college working on his engineering degree. he was very interested in making a EV car or hydrogen or something ,but ti just could not make myself cut up my car to do any of that so we never did.
it would not be hard to put LIPo batteries in, 4x lighter and 4x the charging capacity
weight would not be an issue so neither would braking.
too bad its on the wrong coast, I would grab this if it were closer.
Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 22 2018, 01:05 PM
Maybe it's me, or maybe I'm too "old school," but an electric 914 doesn't do ANYTHING for me.
I wouldn't be interested in something like that in the least. It reminds me of a neutered animal.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 22 2018, 01:16 PM
Why does it sit so high in the front with all the added weight? And do the batteries go in the rear trunk ?
Its being sold without batteries.
Which also explains the price.
Posted by: mepstein Jan 22 2018, 01:18 PM
I always though a really light electric 914 with a small, light weight battery pack would be fun. I only need 20-30 mile range
Take out everything that wont make it go or stop, all the glass but the windshield, keep everything as light as possible and treat it like a fair weather car.
Maybe even direct drive to the wheels. Even if it wont go more than 55, it would be a fun, around town car. Since there's no inspections on antique cars in PA, I could get around a lot of normal issues.
Posted by: mepstein Jan 22 2018, 01:43 PM
looks like it sold on ebay
Posted by: nimblemotorsports Jan 22 2018, 02:02 PM
Maybe it's me, or maybe I'm too "old school," but an electric 914 doesn't do ANYTHING for me.
I wouldn't be interested in something like that in the least. It reminds me of a neutered animal.
Well I guess you haven't seen Omar's dual DC motor 914 doing burnouts and generally blowing the doors off a stock 914.
This 914 is really nice, but it will take about another $5-15k to outfit it with modern technology. But then what does it cost to build a good 2.0 motor and transaxle?
Posted by: mepstein Jan 22 2018, 02:07 PM
I thought about the cost. For $15-20K, I can be real deep into a 3.2 conversion.
Posted by: 914Mike Jan 24 2018, 02:09 AM
looks like it sold on ebay
What makes you say that? Looks like 2 days to go from here...
Posted by: mepstein Jan 24 2018, 07:19 AM
looks like it sold on ebay
What makes you say that? Looks like 2 days to go from here...
You are right, it was sold and then resisted.
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