RIP Vin #783

[spaceballs]

Two 3000F caps in series, charged to 3.9v, after short drive they were down to 3.3v.

Nice work. What size capacitor bank did you use to spoof the sheet?

 

[augkuo]

Great! So the car can run now but just a decrease in range? So glad that it's back alive!

 

[spaceballs]

Not really on decreased range, it will all depend on what is connected to the break out wires of that brick.
I'm excited to see it alive also Hopefully #783 now can give me enough data in order to get #164 working!

Great! So the car can run now but just a decrease in range? So glad that it's back alive!

 

[augkuo]

Here's a video Spaceballs posted on YouTube of his faked sheet to get 783 running - Fake sheet test - YouTube

 

[spaceballs]

... I'm thinking of replacing the aluminum bottom cover with steel so that this doesn't happen again

Interesting that you mentioned this! I designed a aluminum bottom covers for additional protection for the bottom tub, and had it water-jet cut out. I had a body shop that specializes in aluminum frame cars installed it, they used the same strength (or better) 2 part epoxy to bond it to the tub that Lotus uses.

Now I have over twice the protection for the bottom of the tub (where it's covered)
I forgot to measure the weight of the panels, I'm guessing it's no more than 20 pounds.

 

[wiztecy]

Cool! Are you going to do the pan underneath the pack as well?

 

[spaceballs]

Cool! Are you going to do the pan underneath the pack as well?

Yep that's my next step, though it's a little more difficult to mount, as the panel will have 1 bend in it.

 

[ElectricLove]

You don't by chance have a dimensional drawing of that front-most aluminum panel do you? My car has been missing that piece since I rebuilt it, these salvage auctions decide to throw everything away even if you could unbend it and use it... But now I need to get that panel made up for mine.

Thanks!

 

[ML Auto]

See if this will help. Overall size is 56" X 23 3/8" There is about a 5 degree bend along the dark line about 10 1/2" from the straight edge. Bent up towards the car.

 

[ElectricLove]

Awesome, thank you, helps very much! You rock!