Electric 993 transformation ??
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Hi J,
It has been done before and there may even be a kit to do it.
Call these guys and ask them about it.
https://www.evwest.com/catalog/produ...roducts_id=224
I would only consider it on a car with a missing or destroyed engine as the long-term value of the car will probably be less than the sum of the value of the remaining original parts kept.
Andy
It has been done before and there may even be a kit to do it.
Call these guys and ask them about it.
https://www.evwest.com/catalog/produ...roducts_id=224
I would only consider it on a car with a missing or destroyed engine as the long-term value of the car will probably be less than the sum of the value of the remaining original parts kept.
Andy
Thanks
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I'd argue installing a skateboard style EV platform into a 993 is basically turning it into a Tesla with a 993 body. It's not the same car. Far cry from AWD>RWD. Just my opinion, I get it that you don't agree.
If he did some sort of bespoke install with rear weight bias, etc, that could be very interesting. Still won't have an air cooled engine and, I'm sorry, that's an important part of the package. That said, it has the potential to be a cool car if he did some bonkers install like Bisimoto did with a 935
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E96Svknrhyc
If he did some sort of bespoke install with rear weight bias, etc, that could be very interesting. Still won't have an air cooled engine and, I'm sorry, that's an important part of the package. That said, it has the potential to be a cool car if he did some bonkers install like Bisimoto did with a 935
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E96Svknrhyc
The problem I have is, I like the car but I don't understand how it work to ask someone to do the job. Thought Rennlist was the place to ask
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From an aftermarket offering to the public perspective, these kits will need to be drop-in replacements for people to buy them. In other words; remove fuel tank, drop engine tray/transmission, remove oil cooling system and engine harness, and someone will need to design the motors/controller to bolt into the car the exact same way. For a 993, that would be having them packaged into a factory shaped engine tray. Batteries up front where the spare tire and fuel tank was. The fact is, in 20-30 years people will be taking all kinds of mint condition classic cars and wanting to do these conversions.
That said, for any project, ALWAYS start with the nicest car you can afford.
That said, for any project, ALWAYS start with the nicest car you can afford.
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This is not a DIY solution but you might get some ideas from how this company did it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_OovAzkRM
Ron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_OovAzkRM
Ron
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In Europe there is not enough supply of batteries to get the car certified. It is impossible as of now ... I'm just getting my feet wet about the idea as they look freaking brilliant and an opportunity as well to enjoy a classic for the next 25 years without worrying about legislation
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These guys in Wales Electric Classic Cars produce them. It doesn't seem to me simple, but it doesn't look like the most expensive thing on earth. They have some youtube about a classic 911
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Is it possible to make a 993 bodied electric car as viscerally engaging as the real thing?
if you want an electric car that looks like a 993 OK, I think you will succeed. But it will never be as satisfying on all levels that a Porsche can.
if you want an electric car that looks like a 993 OK, I think you will succeed. But it will never be as satisfying on all levels that a Porsche can.
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4 wheel to two wheel is reversible... this is not
Besides, have you ever seen the inside of a Model 3? Giant i-pad in the middle
the nastiest part of a Tesla- where will that go on the 993?
Besides, have you ever seen the inside of a Model 3? Giant i-pad in the middle
the nastiest part of a Tesla- where will that go on the 993?
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You don't need the iPad - just the motors and batteries. It's been done before. Not quite full electric but Elephant Racing now offer a hybrid conversion for all 911's going back to 1965. It's by Vonnen and featured on The Smoking Tire. For those in love with their oily bits this may offer a compromise.
https://www.elephantracing.com/vonnen/
https://www.elephantracing.com/vonnen/
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You don't need the iPad - just the motors and batteries. It's been done before. Not quite full electric but Elephant Racing now offer a hybrid conversion for all 911's going back to 1965. It's by Vonnen and featured on The Smoking Tire. For those in love with their oily bits this may offer a compromise.
https://www.elephantracing.com/vonnen/
The Smoking Tire review
https://www.elephantracing.com/vonnen/
The Smoking Tire review
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Why oh why?
Some cars are good specimen for resto-mod, such as Range Rovers, Defenders, BMW 3.0 csi, Jag XKEs... These cars are priced for their shell and not the innards.
Air-cooled Porsches are the exact opposite; which is why you see the likes of Singers tinkering only with the craftsmanship and not the basic engine design.
Some cars are good specimen for resto-mod, such as Range Rovers, Defenders, BMW 3.0 csi, Jag XKEs... These cars are priced for their shell and not the innards.
Air-cooled Porsches are the exact opposite; which is why you see the likes of Singers tinkering only with the craftsmanship and not the basic engine design.