The short of this post: I’ve got my first functional test done! I think it was an absolute success. I was able to drive, reverse, use my signals, headlights, etc. The acceleration is adequate, and when stepping on the gas it simply sounds fantastic! Very futuristic, like something powerful spooling up. The downsides are thatContinue reading “eSprite: It Runs!”
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eSprite: FIRST CHARGE
Progress has come a lot faster recently. I’m already moving past the first charge into troubleshooting the motor controller for that first spin-up. I’m anxiously anticipating the completion of this project before I have to put it away for the New England winter! J1772 socket To charge the car I thought it best to useContinue reading “eSprite: FIRST CHARGE”
eSprite: Almost Ready for the First Charge!
Since my last post I fabricated the battery packs, prepared the car for them, installed the packs, and ran the HV wires and BMS. The car is now almost ready for the first charge. Before then, I have to ensure that my settings for the motor controller are correct, plumb the water cooling for theContinue reading “eSprite: Almost Ready for the First Charge!”
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