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kleinbl00 · 3438 days ago · link · · parent · post: Rhys Millen wins the Pikes Peak Hillclimb in an EV
Wasn't my build - I just interned that summer. As far as where the batteries were - EVERYWHERE. Battery tech has improved since I was involved, but I'll bet you still need lotsa lotsa batteries. We built a Taurus using Optima yellowtops and we had 12 over the motor, 12 under the seats and 12 in the trunk. Which was purely for range. If you just wanna haul ass you don't need a 3x144V setup, a 144V will do.
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Cutting down live axles ain't no thang. I made a Ford 9" fit under a Triumph TR-7. Think the whole conversion cost me $250. All you gotta do is ship the housing and the axles off and they'll cut 'em down and respline 'em. Change out the bearings and you're good to go.