(25) Electric Suzuki Samurai EV driving vid

Electric car conversion of a 1988 suzuki samurai. this is the 3rd conversion we have done. we also during the testing phase used a mazda truck and a geo metro. we found out the hard way that the mazda truck was to heavy for the motor. we learned much along the way. i use my EV for an around town car.

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[pbmartin14]

how do you shift the gears without crunching? do you have a clutch?

thanks

[n2confusion]

@pbmartin14 no the clutch is removed and used to make the motor coupler. you just shift on the fly. listen to the transmissin whine and then just let off the motor and shift. the gear slides into place with out a clutch.

[latasha66]

N2: Have you considered contacting battery companies and offering your "battery testing service" for the next gen EV batteries?

[n2confusion]

@latasha66 not a bad idea.

[piestrak]

this thing would be the baddest thing ever for road hunting...

[n2confusion]

just upgrade the motor to a 8" or 9" if you do a conversion. i like driveing my ev more than my dino powered one. for all my around town runs it's great. its fun to drive and cheap. just watch the amps and its fine. my conversion is only 72 volts it would get better performance at higher voltage.

[porpoisefathom]

what a great vid-- i know youve been asked this about 599 000 times but what is the engine hp and rpms?..and whats the make|? i am looking at two motorsw for a small tugboat- they are d&d es 70c i think- they are not for speed but they produce 70 ft -lbs at 1321 rpms...they weigth 90 lbs each. i am not sure if this would compare with what you have or not- but would they be reasonable power using two engines?

[666gravedigger]

is it still 4x4 ?

[elimanobella]

thank you for sharing, this is important information

[dwarf365]

LOL needs shocks and an alignment big time!

[Shishizurui]

the world's biggest power wheels thats cool but i'll keep the DOHC V6 in mine.

[elperronegro]

This is really cool, It was nice watching it and you're keeping it nice and real. Thumbs up man :)

[anewlow23]

Man that car really does not like bumps! Have you replaced the shocks I know I need to in my truck conversion and I don 't know if I could recommend DC motors my warp 9 really draws amps on take off if it weren't for price I think AC systems would be ideal.

[CAMEL30TEAM]

la solucion para el futuro de la tierra .para el poco peso del samurai es idoneo

un motor electrico

[TheModernmovil]

patentarlo y me comprare uno enserio