New paint for my Electric 928
03-03-2008, 11:50 PM
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03-04-2008, 02:17 PM
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The rear fender skirts make sense as you know ...The open road race car drivers should take note !! The battery bill is a pretty big $$$ but you are correct about normal repairs , oil etc being an offset. You are obviously having FUN !! and that is what it is all about 
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09-02-2008, 01:42 AM
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Jeff that is cool ... how did I miss this thread?? Love the paint job. So there is another electric 928 in Vancouver British Columbia .... he's got the motor where the trans would have neen and welded the driveline solid ...
09-02-2008, 02:00 AM
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d man does it look cool
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09-04-2008, 12:47 AM
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04-13-2010, 09:38 PM
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Jeff,
You still around? Any updates on the electric 928? I have a friend that would like to build one...
Was hoping to find some drivetrain pics. The only thing I have is this shot...and I am not sure that it is your car.
You still around? Any updates on the electric 928? I have a friend that would like to build one...
Was hoping to find some drivetrain pics. The only thing I have is this shot...and I am not sure that it is your car.
04-14-2010, 11:32 AM
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Amazing thread! I do not think I would do it to my 928 but if I had the money I would get that 914 and have jmcabe make it go FASTER!
I think the paint looks AWESOME!
I think the paint looks AWESOME!
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Just in case you come back to update your thread, since it bounced to the top again. I noticed that you kept only 2nd and 3rd gears. Is there any particular reason you opted not to do 2nd and 4th? With the torque out of the electric motor, I'd think that'd give you your best speed, cruise power and top end. Consecutive gears are usually overlapped quite a bit.
Just curious!
Just curious!
04-14-2010, 01:19 PM
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It goes back to the fact that it is power curve that matters, not just the motor torque profile. so, with 2-4th spread, it would be as effective as if you used it on our cars. (bad) additionally, with an electric motor, they are efficient enough at higher motor speeds, so 3rd gear at 110mph, is not a bad top speed and can cruise there for long periods, and would get there quicker in 3rd gear, rather than 4th. (not like a gas engine that at high rpm, wouldnt be as power efficient for mileage efficiency)
Just in case you come back to update your thread, since it bounced to the top again. I noticed that you kept only 2nd and 3rd gears. Is there any particular reason you opted not to do 2nd and 4th? With the torque out of the electric motor, I'd think that'd give you your best speed, cruise power and top end. Consecutive gears are usually overlapped quite a bit.
Just curious!
Just curious!