The batteries that go in the trunk took a bit more effort to mount than I thought they would. I had to lower the trunk floor about a half inch first. That was not that difficult the way the car is built. Then I had to build a frame to go around the batteries to [...]
Decided to get a jump on some of the work and made the battery tray for the two batteries that go behind the seat. It is attached to the frame of the car on the back side. I need to get one piece of metal before the front of the frame is finished but I [...]
I have pretty much decided against using AGM batteries like I wanted to when I started out. LiFePO4 batteries are getting pretty good and prices are dropping so I am thinking by next summer they will be pretty good priced. So for now I just need something to see how things will go. These batteries [...]
The motor came in and it is smaller than I thought so I have tons of room to fit it under the hood. I am going to put it about where the picture shows. The Fuse block and MSD ignition will both have to be moved but that is a minor issue. It will be [...]
So I have been debating on how to build an electric drive “hybrid” setup to the Metro. I think from the talking on that link that I have a good starting point for the project. I don’t know exactly how it is going to work but I will more or less figure it out as [...]
