914 EV discussion, Who's doing or done an electric 914? Options

[Joe Bob]

http://www.electroauto.com/gallery/vp914.shtml
http://electric914.wordpress.com/
http://www.evcl.com/914/

Electro Automotive has a kit for 14K...yikes.....
Otmar seems to be REAL busy building components.....

I'm thinkng of doing one for my twins..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
I have two years to get it done.....

[Joe Bob]

I'm an instant gratification type of guy....I pay for someting I expect to get it within "X" amount of days.....

That's what pissed me off so much about my 356 project.....guys says he has it and I pay and all of a sudden it's a back order. Mikey don't play that game.

So looks like I will be looking for other vendors besides Auto Electric....BTW....what's the owner's name at Auto Electric?

Be fun if I could find someone up to his ears in stuff, decided to bail and I could buy it at 10 cents on the dollar... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[banger]

The BB600 nicad cells are often available government surplus. There is a yahoo group discussing them as well. Many users have reported the batteries lasting over 15 years, and still putting out full capacity. As for the EV components, I would look at evparts.com or cloudelectric.com. I have ordered from both companies, and they have both been quick for delivery. As for used, or cheaper components, you might want to check www.austinev.org/evtradinpost. An AC conversion has many advantages, since the regen is built in etc. You could use the Ranger EV motor from ebay, this would give you 90hp, and 150 pounds of torque. You would be able to run with the transmission in 3rd gear, and not have to worry about shifting. Or you could shift to 1st, and have a little fun.