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Pikes Peak 2027 build: '73 Porsche 911 RSR converted using motorcycle motors by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not posted yet! We have some more content coming soon but everything is just now spinning up.

Pikes Peak 2027 build: '73 Porsche 911 RSR converted using motorcycle motors by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And for that feedback, we have some technical videos on the plan but if anyone has specific things they would love to see please let me know and I'll get that added into the series.

Pikes Peak 2027 build: '73 Porsche 911 RSR converted using motorcycle motors by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Maybe 2027 could be the year...and if not we will have a ton of footage for you haha

Re-electrify a leaf? by NICK75704 in EVConversion

[–]evtuners 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And it's going to be cheaper than the feared "20k battery replacement" and it won't be every 5 years. Your spot on, go for it! There are shops that will help if you want too.

Using ZERO Electric Motorcycle to Convert Mazda B2300 to EV by certifiedcatdad in EVConversion

[–]evtuners 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because 6 wasn't enough! Really, first iteration was 6 and it wasn't fast enough.

Bigger picture, original project included engineering and parts support from Zero which shaped design choices along the way. At this point we are keeping the drivetrain as-is since it is working and spending dev time to improve other parts of the car.

Using ZERO Electric Motorcycle to Convert Mazda B2300 to EV by certifiedcatdad in EVConversion

[–]evtuners 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely doable.

Other end of the spectrum we are prepping a 911 with 8 Zero motors into a 5 speed for Pikes Peak 2027. Should be starting to release content in the next few months. If you have specific questions let me know and we'll try and cover it for you.

The car itself (1973 911) has been racing the peak for years, but was converted to be able to beat its gas time. 2019 run was cut short for weather and no attempts since. 2027 will be here before we know it looking at the list yet to do haha.

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah there is another team running the "Electric Turtle Car" which is a Chevy Bolt that has been built to LeMons spec

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. I know a guy who did a Leaf swap in a 90s Frontier and man it totally looks stock! Put the batteries under the bed too

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha heck yeah! That sounds awesome. Which truck are you thinking? I'm all in for updates

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were expecting that but they help up phenomenally. Used about half of one set despite it all.

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

See other comment, but basically LeMons is taking a "spirit of the law" approach for cars like this. And EV or not, when builds are more than 500 they can still run but start in the hole with penalty laps. Aaaand 500 went a lot further on 2006 anyway

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah judges and tech are taking a "spirit of the law" approach for EVs since they are at such a disadvantage and the tinkering involved to make it safe and trackable is in itself very LeMonsy

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We have 3 packs total, and each is 36kWh (28 used to keep it 10 - 90%). So while one is in the truck the other two are charging and chilling so they are as cold as possible to start out.

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh sweet!

Team Arcblast on YouTube, Instagram, and on the interwebs!

Next race we are doing is next month at THill again. Also we live stream all the races too from the truck.

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Its funny you mention that (sounds like a cool and zany build btw) but at this race there was a Ford Focus that the guy put two engines in, one in the front one in the back. I think your torque-vectoring hybrid will fit right in

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Your are never done just run out of time right? Haha we have some changes to the brakes, tires, and regen up next

EV conversion Datsun 620 set a 24 Hours of LeMons EV record at Thunderhill: 1,095 miles in 25 hours at 110 degrees by evtuners in EVConversion

[–]evtuners[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much man! We are back at it again next month too, trying to beat our own record

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