Comments for Project AmpEater http://ampeater.wordpress.com 240z Electrification Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:48:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 Comment on About by Thalass http://ampeater.wordpress.com/about/#comment-59 Thalass Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:41:26 +0000 #comment-59 Hey James, this looks like a great project. With the aerodynamics issue, have you considered removing the mirrors and putting cameras in? I've seen it done a few times overseas by people on the ecomodder.com forum, but I'm unsure of the legalities in Oz. I plan on converting an old Brumby, and that's one of the things I think I'll do if I can. Hey James, this looks like a great project. With the aerodynamics issue, have you considered removing the mirrors and putting cameras in? I’ve seen it done a few times overseas by people on the ecomodder.com forum, but I’m unsure of the legalities in Oz. I plan on converting an old Brumby, and that’s one of the things I think I’ll do if I can.

]]> Comment on About by Dean http://ampeater.wordpress.com/about/#comment-55 Dean Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:32:57 +0000 #comment-55 Amp! that is really fantastic. I've had the idea to go a little more on the gas side of the equation, fewer (or smaller) batteries -- just enough to get you out of the hole, run up hills, etc, and a gas motor, running a gen to power the whole mess. my goal is less power, more efficiency. I love what you've done so far. very impressive. Amp! that is really fantastic. I’ve had the idea to go a little more on the gas side of the equation, fewer (or smaller) batteries — just enough to get you out of the hole, run up hills, etc, and a gas motor, running a gen to power the whole mess. my goal is less power, more efficiency. I love what you’ve done so far. very impressive.

]]> Comment on 1000Amp Motor Controller by ampeater http://ampeater.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/1000amp-motor-controller/#comment-54 ampeater Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:47:04 +0000 http://ampeater.wordpress.com/?p=56#comment-54 Its a LogiSystems controller. 156V/1000A. It has been great so far, held up to quite a bit of high-amp abuse. Its a LogiSystems controller. 156V/1000A. It has been great so far, held up to quite a bit of high-amp abuse.

]]> Comment on 1000Amp Motor Controller by Rod Frey http://ampeater.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/1000amp-motor-controller/#comment-53 Rod Frey Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:41:31 +0000 http://ampeater.wordpress.com/?p=56#comment-53 Nice work, and a great looking conversion so far. What controller are you using? Maybe you mentioned it but I missed it. Nice work, and a great looking conversion so far.

What controller are you using? Maybe you mentioned it but I missed it.

]]> Comment on Generator Fabrication by ampeater http://ampeater.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/generator-fabrication/#comment-51 ampeater Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:51:22 +0000 http://ampeater.wordpress.com/?p=155#comment-51 Yeah, it is true that in its current configuration I'm not going to be getting the full 10,000 watt output. I'm hoping some engine modifications will bring the output up a little. I bought most components on ebay. I spent approx. $1000 on the electric motor, $500 on the diesel engine, and $400 on the generator head. Yeah, it is true that in its current configuration I’m not going to be getting the full 10,000 watt output. I’m hoping some engine modifications will bring the output up a little.

I bought most components on ebay. I spent approx. $1000 on the electric motor, $500 on the diesel engine, and $400 on the generator head.

]]> Comment on Generator Fabrication by Jeff http://ampeater.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/generator-fabrication/#comment-50 Jeff Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:15:03 +0000 http://ampeater.wordpress.com/?p=155#comment-50 Great job, sorry for my spelling i'm not english, just a remark: 1hp= 745w so the generator could only give you 7500w. Could you give where you by your electric engine, generator,... ? And maybe price if you could?? Thanks and i repeat you're doing a great job!!!!! Great job, sorry for my spelling i’m not english, just a remark: 1hp= 745w so the generator could only give you 7500w.
Could you give where you by your electric engine, generator,… ?
And maybe price if you could??
Thanks and i repeat you’re doing a great job!!!!!

]]> Comment on About by ampeater http://ampeater.wordpress.com/about/#comment-49 ampeater Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:31:43 +0000 #comment-49 Greg - The project is still going strong. I've been swamped with simultaneous projects and progress has slowed, but I've resolved to get the car functioning as a hybrid ASAP. I've begun fabrication of the generator unit and expect to test fire it for the first time tonight outside of the car. I hope to have much more progress to publish soon. Thanks for the comment, it really helps to keep me motivated when I know there are other eyes on the project. Greg - The project is still going strong. I’ve been swamped with simultaneous projects and progress has slowed, but I’ve resolved to get the car functioning as a hybrid ASAP. I’ve begun fabrication of the generator unit and expect to test fire it for the first time tonight outside of the car. I hope to have much more progress to publish soon. Thanks for the comment, it really helps to keep me motivated when I know there are other eyes on the project.

]]> Comment on About by Greg http://ampeater.wordpress.com/about/#comment-48 Greg Fri, 30 May 2008 09:11:15 +0000 #comment-48 Hey there... was wondering what the status was on your project. I just stumbled across your blog today and I've been soaking it up for a couple of hours already. This is exactly the kind of project I've dreamed of for years and I'm INTENSELY curious how you have fared. Great blog! Thanks for setting this up! Greg Hey there… was wondering what the status was on your project. I just stumbled across your blog today and I’ve been soaking it up for a couple of hours already. This is exactly the kind of project I’ve dreamed of for years and I’m INTENSELY curious how you have fared.

Great blog! Thanks for setting this up!
Greg

]]> Comment on Motor Mount Testing by ampeater http://ampeater.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/motor-mount-testing/#comment-29 ampeater Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:26:39 +0000 http://ampeater.wordpress.com/?p=132#comment-29 The diesel is about 125-150lbs, and the generator head is 90. The metal used on my 70 is even thinner than that of a 77 and I haven't seen any issues yet, I think you should be fine. I'm jealous you have a rotisserie, there are so many times I needed to get at the underside and just couldn't do any work comfortably. Did you build it yourself? This is an awesome car to begin with, but I can't tell you how pleased I am to have it be electric. There was a long while where it was nothing but frustration, but now I get a huge grin just thinking about it. I can't wait to get it on the road legally! I hope to see many more ZEVs. Good luck The diesel is about 125-150lbs, and the generator head is 90.

The metal used on my 70 is even thinner than that of a 77 and I haven’t seen any issues yet, I think you should be fine. I’m jealous you have a rotisserie, there are so many times I needed to get at the underside and just couldn’t do any work comfortably. Did you build it yourself?

This is an awesome car to begin with, but I can’t tell you how pleased I am to have it be electric. There was a long while where it was nothing but frustration, but now I get a huge grin just thinking about it. I can’t wait to get it on the road legally! I hope to see many more ZEVs. Good luck

]]> Comment on Motor Mount Testing by Daniel K http://ampeater.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/motor-mount-testing/#comment-28 Daniel K Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:09:41 +0000 http://ampeater.wordpress.com/?p=132#comment-28 I'll be really curious to hear how it turns out with the generator in place (how heavy is the diesel, anyway? ~300lbs?) I'm in the process of converting a 77' 280z and the thin sheet metal of the body has been my main concern. Though I'm about to mount the body on a rotisserie, so I suppose that will be pretty telling regarding any flex. At any rate, nice work on your conversion! What a great car to have as an electric, I can't wait. I’ll be really curious to hear how it turns out with the generator in place (how heavy is the diesel, anyway? ~300lbs?)

I’m in the process of converting a 77′ 280z and the thin sheet metal of the body has been my main concern. Though I’m about to mount the body on a rotisserie, so I suppose that will be pretty telling regarding any flex.

At any rate, nice work on your conversion! What a great car to have as an electric, I can’t wait.

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