Hi,
I'm new to the forum - but it stands to reason that a lighter is easier to convert...
I'm considering converting a car for the following requirements:
-carry 2 adults and one dog
-to be used as a second vehicle for up to 20 mile commute daily
-no long distance travel
-keep costs down where possible
-willing to take things out to reduce weight!
-capable of achieveing 70mph for short distances
Thought a ten year old ford puma could be a good choice? approx 1020 kgs at the start...
thanks for any assistance
Graham
any suggestions on motor/batteries/controller required
Lightest car to convert?
Kit cars make superb EV projects there's hundreds of different ones out there it all depends on what you are looking for, mostly though they tend to be open top sports cars.
Not sure which Floyd is referring to maybe the Jimini? They already have an EV option on that.
Along the lines of a Puma there's the Quantum which is Fiesta based and is a bit more practical than the Puma with hints of Elan about it. The red one at the back is a hard top hatch back coupe
Or Perhaps a Banham , Audi TT ish?
Not sure which Floyd is referring to maybe the Jimini? They already have an EV option on that.
Along the lines of a Puma there's the Quantum which is Fiesta based and is a bit more practical than the Puma with hints of Elan about it. The red one at the back is a hard top hatch back coupe
Or Perhaps a Banham , Audi TT ish?
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Here's one I'm thinking of: http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/ ... ls.php?156
but there's another that looks like the old Lada 4x4 but I can't remember what it's called (anyone?).
Floydster
but there's another that looks like the old Lada 4x4 but I can't remember what it's called (anyone?).
Floydster
I know I'm in my own world - it's OK, they know me here.
I'm not sure Jage are still going. They based teir kits on the old RWD Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts
Not sure at all about the Lada Niva / Cossack kit you're talking about
NCF Diamond maybe ?
Most of the 4x4 type machines now are based on heavy 4x4s plus their aerodynamics are pants ofcourse.
The Hustler by William Towns would have been good for an EV, Mini based
Not sure at all about the Lada Niva / Cossack kit you're talking about
NCF Diamond maybe ?
Most of the 4x4 type machines now are based on heavy 4x4s plus their aerodynamics are pants ofcourse.
The Hustler by William Towns would have been good for an EV, Mini based
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floydster wrote:Here's one I'm thinking of: http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/ ... ls.php?156
but there's another that looks like the old Lada 4x4 but I can't remember what it's called (anyone?).
Floydster
It's called a Lada Niva or Lada Niva Cossack for the "deluxe" version.
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