EV4Fun

Upgrade for my wall charger - ChargePoint

I was the only electric Thing on the lot :) Will start the restoration part of the project soon.

Another milestone accomplished - made it to the office and back. All though, the change was not successful

My very first public charge and at the great location #chargepoint

I don’t have money to replace failed battery and Thunderstruck will not warranty it So, I’m downgrading the pack by replacing the missing module with the air and hold down bracket out of bed frame.

Disaster, one cell is gone

I'm happy to report that the disc brake conversion was a success! The Thing has good brakes now and it's even more joy to ride!

The only thing left is to test drive this Thing

Selling wheels and tires

Rotors drilled, taped and installed Wrong brake pads were sent with the kit, waiting for the issue to get resolved

Rotors drilled, taped and installed Wrong brake pads were sent with the kit, waiting for the issue to get resolved

And because I used 14mm studs on drums I have to drill and tap the new rotors

Tires are here too

They must be red, no compromises

Baby steps - removed front drum brakes and master cylinder

And here’s the reason I got 15 wheels - empi front disc brake conversion kit

Five new 15 wheels are here

Headlights installed - before and after! The new lights are bright and drawing 1 Amp less than old ones. The process of installation was not smooth though, I had to do a lot of cutting and massaging to get them in with the 'eyebrows'.

Took the air scoops off and a bit carried away

The front passenger side needs brake rebuild waiting for parts

Got new head lights for the Thing

Had a chance to weigh the Thing - 2100lb. Original Thing weights 2200lb.

Electrical staff, trying to improve the fuel gauge

Finally figured out the Current sensor, now I can see how much amps the motor draw. Here is a shot video - take off on 3rd gear, about 530amps.

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The BMS monitor is On with touch screen and everything !

Window for the BMS monitor, getting closer

Hall sensor cable is done.

Well, this just happened I need a better pump

Well, maybe next time...

Found place for the BMSS box and connected the leads wires.

The last two are done!

Second one was done a lot faster

First out of four harness is crimp, connected, tested and wrapped It’s tedious job, but the result is worth it

Time to finally install that BMS So far I only found a good place for the BMSC and made bracket for it.

Made glovebox door for the Thing

Successful 40 miles trip! I feel like it can do 80 miles if I drive carefully

Got a reference from Green TV: https://greentv.com/blog/f/its-z-electric

Made a strap - just in case

Drove around the neighborhood - so far so good

Cooking system is ready

Batteries are connected and motor is spinning Cooling need some fiddling and it’s go time

And here is a second one to hold the contactors box

Check out a new bracket I made to hold the controller

Front battery mount is ready. Two chargers are wired and configured

Exciting moment - test fitting the rear battery

Progress on rear battery mount - the bay is empty and I started the mount fabrication