Recent content by DustEV

Exactly. I have a lot of A123 cells that I use already. You can charge at up to 4C and discharge at 48C for less than 10 seconds. Plenty of time to go 1/8 mile!

I see. I did read that earlier but I misunderstood the generation names. That is too bad. These first gen leafs are crazy cheap so they would be an otherwise ideal candidate for modifying. Well I am going to look into options for the first gen before I move on. These cars with relatively low...

I see your point but I am fairly well versed in batteries. I have a bunch of li-ion packs between 12v and 52v for ebikes and things. I've built electric trikes and other vehicles for burning man. I also recently converted a KTM Pitbike over to 8kW electric using a 76.8v LiFePO4 pack that I...

This work has inspired me to buy a second leaf haha! I now have a new daily (2012 fast charge SL) and my old leaf (2011 base). Both cars have 70k miles and the 2011 is down to about 25 miles of range in the summer. I am thinking that I would like to turn the 2011 into an all out drag race car...