It’s been hard to set aside time to write about this project, let alone work on it over the past months/weeks. Yet, in that same time some huge steps have been made. Last I posted I had dropped the motor in to the engine bay. I’ve now gotten various different parts and pieces ordered, asContinue reading “Batteries and More!”
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AC-35 Installed!
It’s been a rough couple weeks, but in that time I’ve completed a major milestone: landing the AC-35 electric motor! I spent some time mocking up the internals of the engine bay as well, just to verify that everything I was going to order would fit. Looks good! Definitely going to be crowded, but it’llContinue reading “AC-35 Installed!”
eSprite: Transmission-Motor Adapter & Coupling
After completing the design of the motor-to-transmission mounting plate, I sent it along to OSHCUT to have it manufactured. It came out great! This was the first time that I’ve contracted out to have a part like this made. Usually I’d whip out the angle grinder and the milling machine to make a simple part,Continue reading “eSprite: Transmission-Motor Adapter & Coupling”
eSprite: Beginnings
I’d say this is a fair point to start detailing the experience I’m having converting the Sprite into an electric vehicle. The weather is changing, parts have come in the mail, I’ve got diagrams and schematics all lined up and ready, and all I need is the time and money to follow through with everythingContinue reading “eSprite: Beginnings”
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