Evan, I have recently completed a conversion of a Ford Ranger. All of your concerns are addressed in my design document. You may find it interesting.
http://www.lococo.org/Electric%20Truck/99%20Ranger.htm Cheers, Al Lococo www.lococo.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Evan Guttman To: Charles Whalen ; FLEAA Mailing List Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:42 PM Subject: [FLEAA] S-10 Conversion Hello all: I am ready to convert my '97 Chevy S-10 to DC and have not yet ordered any components/kit yet. I have Googled for the best products at the most reasonable prices, but I would really appreciate anyone's input before I order. Specifically, I would like some opinions on the following: 1) Is it better to order separate components or a kit? One thing that I noticed is that most kits come with battery boxes, and I think that I may be better off having those fabricated or weld these myself. 2) I cannot locate any Zilla controllers -- unless I want to wait 6mo or longer. Is it really worth getting the Zilla for a vehicle that won't be used for "high performance" purposes? 3) I have heard that recharging issues can be troublesome, and that batteries don't always recharge evenly, resulting in overcharged or even exploding batteries. Are there any products out there (that anyone knows of) that are to be avoided, and/or are there certain products that one can recommend that can limit or avoid these charging issues? 4) What brand, style, etc, of batteries do you prefer? 5) Where should I buy a kit/components from, or who should I avoid? Any feedback would be very welcomed. Thanks, Evan Guttman ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Florida EAA mailing list [email protected] http://www.floridaeaa.org
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