Triumph Spitfire 1500 Conversion
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:04 pm
Hi all,
I live in North West London (in a flat without a garage)
I have had a Triumph Spitfire 1500 (registered in 1981) for over 10 years now.
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com ... p?see=1453
I am a complete novice but have been thinking of converting it to all electric for a while now (to prolong it’s life).
Currently I am trying to raise funds for the project and would like to know a ballpark figure.
I would like the car to have similar performance after the conversion with the range of 100 miles.
Looking at the numerous Youtube vids; most EV conversions are only as good as the batteries so I am going to steer away from lead acid in favour of Lithium Ion (costs permitting).
Even though I know it is not strictly required I would also like to upgrade the suspension and brakes, unfortunately this will mean a start point of £1,300, which will include some structural repairs.
Would anyone in or around London have the experience and necessary skills to help out?
Kind regard,
Sio.
P.s. I have posted this on www.diyelectriccar.com as well.
I live in North West London (in a flat without a garage)
I have had a Triumph Spitfire 1500 (registered in 1981) for over 10 years now.
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com ... p?see=1453
I am a complete novice but have been thinking of converting it to all electric for a while now (to prolong it’s life).
Currently I am trying to raise funds for the project and would like to know a ballpark figure.
I would like the car to have similar performance after the conversion with the range of 100 miles.
Looking at the numerous Youtube vids; most EV conversions are only as good as the batteries so I am going to steer away from lead acid in favour of Lithium Ion (costs permitting).
Even though I know it is not strictly required I would also like to upgrade the suspension and brakes, unfortunately this will mean a start point of £1,300, which will include some structural repairs.
Would anyone in or around London have the experience and necessary skills to help out?
Kind regard,
Sio.
P.s. I have posted this on www.diyelectriccar.com as well.