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- Thu, 22 Feb 2018, 15:20
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: Battery Suppliers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 719
Re: Battery Suppliers
Not wanting to divert this thread, but I have a battery related query. On DIY EV Kiwi Duncan said that he was able to import Volt batteries from USA . As I am moving into the 21st century and soon re-cycling my Pb, I would appreciate any experiences, good or bad, with suppliers and any recommendatio...
- Tue, 21 Nov 2017, 11:42
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Battery pack placement
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1035
Re: Battery pack placement
And the 3 adults are still forward of the rear axle
( unless you are sneaking them into an old style drive- in movie lot and they are shoehorned into the boot) 


- Thu, 16 Nov 2017, 18:38
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Battery pack placement
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1035
Re: Battery pack placement
Hi again; Still banging on about weight distribution:3.2 Brakes and Steering Version 2.0 - 1 January 2011 Page 20/29 / "Because mass distribution is an important factor in maintaining good handling and braking characteristics of a vehicle, it must be considered carefully in the design of a conversio...
- Wed, 15 Nov 2017, 19:15
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Battery pack placement
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1035
Re: Battery pack placement
Correction, prius
- Wed, 15 Nov 2017, 19:13
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Battery pack placement
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1035
Re: Battery pack placement
Ebay salvaged vehicles, 2012 corolla C
- Sun, 12 Nov 2017, 07:25
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Battery pack placement
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1035
Re: Battery pack placement
NCOP LAN 2011 Version2.0-1 "Mass distribution should be as low and CENTRALLY located as possible in the vehicle to assist with vehicle stability". In the Govspeak dialect MAY= we don't really care; SHOULD=we would like you to do this but it's up to you; MUST=MUST. :D Check for later versions of NCOP.
- Sun, 12 Nov 2017, 06:12
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Battery pack placement
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1035
Re: Battery pack placement
Hi, just a thought that one of the regulations is that as little weight as possible be placed behind the rear axle line to avoid spinout . With lead that is a lot of leverage in a corner. 

- Wed, 25 Oct 2017, 15:48
- Forum: Admin Notices
- Topic: DIY EV Forum
- Replies: 3
- Views: 622
Re: DIY EV Forum
Good point. Different user names and passwords, but maybe they are trying to get me to use all my passwords. 

- Wed, 25 Oct 2017, 09:52
- Forum: Admin Notices
- Topic: DIY EV Forum
- Replies: 3
- Views: 622
DIY EV Forum
An audacious request for assistance to log in to DIYEV. They are requesting that I verify my IP address. According to Whats My IP? it is 110.150.161.135. DIYEV agree and are asking me to verify this by filling out their form providing my user name and password. Having logged in with the same user ID...
- Fri, 20 Oct 2017, 15:22
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Outlander PHEV Range Extender?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 903
Re: Outlander PHEV Range Extender?
Thanks, I will try them. Worthwhile if it cuts down on overseas postage. 

- Fri, 20 Oct 2017, 11:17
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Outlander PHEV Range Extender?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 903
Re: Outlander PHEV Range Extender?
Hi, off topic, please move if necessary; My AXE 7245 is showing solid red .According to AXE this means that it is stuck in programming mode; the solution as follows: " Hello. If the controller powers on and the light goes solid red that means that the controller is stuck in programming mode and woul...
- Mon, 04 Sep 2017, 11:16
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Outlander PHEV Range Extender?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 903
Re: Outlander PHEV Range Extender?
Hi Rob, Maybe off topic, but my friend has asked about charging his 2017 PHEV after only a 20k run. Is it critical to re-charge after partial discharge, or can it be left and allow the motor to kick in to re-charge? The vehicle is generally used every second or third day and does not stand partially...
- Sun, 13 Aug 2017, 10:42
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: MY17 Outlander PHEV
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1545
Re: MY17 Outlander PHEV
My mate picked up his 2017 on Friday and very generously allowed me to have a 20k drive. Compared to my 2004 Crewman it was exhilarating! So exhilarating that being distracted by coloured lights and other shiny things I ran a red in the main street causing panic braking by others. And that is about ...
- Sun, 06 Aug 2017, 18:16
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Club For The Elite?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 739
Re: Club For The Elite?
Those damn Stonecutters also keep the Metric System out of America. A good episode and I see the connection to EV2Go's thinking. When I was able to log on to DIYEV, there was the occasional elitist post, but in general a balanced forum. Perhaps the only reason for separating anything would be on a g...
- Fri, 28 Jul 2017, 21:43
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: More radio interviews!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 487
More radio interviews!
Well handled, Chris. An intelligent interviewer helped our cause. Perhaps he could give some pointers to the boofheads from Top Gear.

- Tue, 25 Jul 2017, 17:28
- Forum: EV Motoring
- Topic: ICED education flyer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 592
ICED education flyer
I don't feel that it is too wordy; I switched to ICE driver mindset while reading and appreciated the subtlety, rather than the sometimes brutal " hey stupid!!!" approach used by some do-gooders .

- Sat, 08 Jul 2017, 23:37
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Suzuki Carry Spare wheel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 727
Suzuki Carry Spare wheel
god you guys can carry on about things
*grin*
And we haven't even touched the Carry On Movies
*grin*
And we haven't even touched the Carry On Movies
- Fri, 30 Jun 2017, 14:29
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Suzuki Carry Spare wheel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 727
Suzuki Carry Spare wheel
Then we could carry on

- Fri, 30 Jun 2017, 00:45
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Suzuki Carry Spare wheel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 727
Suzuki Carry Spare wheel
I have had ads on gumtree and ebay seeking a spare wheel for my SK410 Carry without any response. I know that Ohmboy has the same model,hopefully he or other members may know where one can be obtained. It is a 12" 155/80R12, measuring 114.3 mm stud spacing across the centre. I went to one of the lin...
- Fri, 26 May 2017, 01:45
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: Charging while driving
- Replies: 4
- Views: 448
Charging while driving
Seems to be similar to the Dutch experimental road charging from some four years ago? The solar road in the Netherlands is working even better than expected: [url=https://www.sciencealert.com/solar-roads-in-the-netherlands-are-working-even-better-than-expected]https://www.sciencealert.com/solar...
- Mon, 22 May 2017, 18:32
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: chortlyn Nissan Tiida Conversion
- Replies: 13
- Views: 919
chortlyn Nissan Tiida Conversion
As always, the devil is in the fine print at the bottom of the page.Nice work,will be a good daily driver
- Mon, 22 May 2017, 15:32
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: chortlyn Nissan Tiida Conversion
- Replies: 13
- Views: 919
chortlyn Nissan Tiida Conversion
Not joining dropbox to look at your pics; tells me membership and personal details required. Can you post pics in a less restrictive format?
- Wed, 17 May 2017, 16:43
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: AGM charging
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
AGM charging
Hi Johny; Followed your suggestion of measuring temperature after a run. The two AGM easily accessed were 24C at 18C ambient. But the figure near the pack negative battery post was 111c(eBay thermometer). There was a loose connection at a fuse between the negative pack post and the lead to the contr...
- Tue, 16 May 2017, 23:41
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: AGM charging
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
AGM charging
I'll get back 2 u shortly.
- Tue, 16 May 2017, 16:59
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: AGM charging
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
AGM charging
Hi, After ditching my Seamaster pretend deep cycle as recommended by members, but not being flush enough or confident in my skills level to use Lithium (other than for depression), I have changed to Sunstone 80AH AGM. A charging question about them. If I charge immediately after a run the seven in s...