Agreed. I think we're seeing the morphing of conversions from "the car I had to build because I couldn't buy one" into the next generation of hot rod or classic restored car. People will be doing conversions because they really enjoy it and want to make something different. We are already at the point where an OEM EV is much more affordable than a conversion. Not in total cost, of course, but in the currency most people are concerned with: how much out of pocket each month. It's hard to come up with $15,000 in cash to convert a car, easier to part with $500/month and get a car with better range, better creature comforts and a warranty.
Along the hot-rod lines, I've noticed a marked improvement in workmanship in the new conversions I've seen over the past couple years. And I think that's because people are building them as show pieces rather than just slapping parts in to get a running vehicle. --Rick > It is good to see the EV adoption, but we have to realize that it won't be > conversions as much in the future. Still great to see the progress, though. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
