Something like this...

 

This is going to be awesome! Sub'd

 

Just a suggestion : Why not make inlet air duct from the bumper, feed it to the bottom of the motor, close off the sides, and make an outlet ducting at the motor top, dump it to a low-pressure area, probably at the back of the car. Since you won't be having an exhaust pipe, you should be able to route a big air ducting to the back easily.
Having big fans for additional air flow will probably be necessary, but having the majority of the cooling done by aerodynamics should be the goal, I think.

For even better cooling efficiency, you probably should mount the A/C condenser partially laid down, make an inlet ducting from the bumper to it, and make an outlet ducting to dump it to the hood vent. That is, assuming you'll be running A/C.

 

I'm sure the battery has a temp sensor in it, but does the motor have one?

 

On another note, will you be using something like one of these : http://infinitybox.com/can-bus-system-products

Seems like a good way to easily add flexibility in the electrical system.

 

I really can't wait to see how this pans out. The electric motor is going to interface the transmission right ? How come deceleration won't charge the batteries itself ?

You're Going to have real Good control of weight distribution

 

Hey Cogito, you have some creative ideas, thanks for sharing


In the case of deceleration (0% throttle), there is no current being supplied to the motor. Because each field in a Series DC motor is created by an electro magnet, current must be supplied to the motor and each field coil excited to produce: torque (as a motor) or in reverse polarity: current (as a generator).


Yes, you can turn a series DC motor into a generator with a proper motor controller, but in order to do this you will need to energize both fields with current from your battery pack. The variables of motor timing and the efficiency rates of most DC motors are such that the power required for regen would be as much, if not more than what would be harvested back into the battery pack upon regen. PM A/C motors for example make great use of regen because one of their fields is a permanent magnet and does not require current to create an opposing force.

 

Mail day


A piece of the motor mount arrived today.











A few more items arrived as well. Stay tuned for a very nice before/after pic *fingers crossed*

 

Sub'd. I cannot wait to see how this thing turns out.

 

Haha I love that picture of your cat bro!

 

Wow I'm really excited to see where this goes. ***Subscribed****

 

sick!

 

Wow, this is cool!

 

Restoration ctd...

Here is a before & after of the rear passenger brake assembly. I plan to change out the MR Bilsteins for some HD units, but they are on backorder so I'll have to revisit the rear suspension later.

 

Wow! Subed