Shocking and revolting

[roofman]

I've got a chill in my Diodes


https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Truc...p3756.m14.l1318

 

[Andrew Mace]

Over the years, it seems many folks have "electrified" Spitfires. Possibly not since the Henny Kilowatt has such a conversion been so popular. :cooler:

As for this particular Spitfire, I'm kinda wondering about the weight distribution, in part noting the two batteries well in front of the front axle centerline. Presumably there are yet more unseen batteries in the boot, in addition to those directly behind the seats!?

 

[prb51]

Remember how the "Joker" got his great smile....You can almost see the acid spray

 

[Moseso]

Krikey! That's a lot of lead/acid batteries! I wonder what the car weighs?

 

[tdskip]

Personally, I think this is pretty darn cool. Obvious that he spent a lot of time and energy (not sure if that pun was intended) to try and do this right, have to admire the innovation here. 2008 hot rodding...

 

[TR3driver]

The batteries he has in it should weigh in at about 660 pounds (10 batteries, 66# each). But the Exides he suggests replacing them with would shave off 100 lbs or so.

Not sure what an original Spit motor (with ancillaries) weighs, but I'd guess it's well over 300 pounds (with radiator, coolant, exhaust, gas tank, etc.); and a stock Spit is supposed to be around 1800; so the electric Spit might be only 2100 pounds or so. Still lighter than a Miata.

Seems odd to me that in the video, he says "after 60 miles or so"; but in the auction he says he's never driven over 35 miles on a charge.

Hmm, $1000 for batteries that last 2 years ... that's about $10 a week for a car with only a 35 mile range and likely somewhat lackluster performance. I couldn't find a power rating for the motor (or guess how much it's loaded beyond that during acceleration), but according to the Advance web site, their larger DC motor is only rated 35 hp.

I still want one!

 

[TR6oldtimer]

At least it does not leak oil...

 

[DeltaAir423]

At least it does not leak oil...

I'll be leaking wiring harness smoke before long!

 

[dklawson]

There is a red Electric-Spit that is displayed every year at our State Fair (as part of a group of performance electric vehicles). I have not seen the car run but a friend of mine in the local Triumph club says the organization that built the car used to autocross the car and it performed quite well. I know they used a different form of battery than the ones shown in the eBay link above.

 

[TRDejaVu]

The video suggests that it may still be VE day in that household; I wonder if they subscribe to "This England" - aaaaaaaaaaaaargh.

I'll get my coat.

 

[AltaKnight]

I wonder how he boosts the brake system?
Could use a small electric driven vaccum pump I suppose.

 

[Adrio]

I have always been "keen" on electric cars, but if one wanted a "sports car" that was electric I would go for this one:
https://www.teslamotors.com/
check out the specs, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds and 220 miles per charge. Too bad about the cost

 

[tomshobby]

Seems odd to me that in the video, he says "after 60 miles or so"; but in the auction he says he's never driven over 35 miles on a charge.

Hmm, $1000 for batteries that last 2 years ... that's about $10 a week for a car with only a 35 mile range and likely somewhat lackluster performance. I couldn't find a power rating for the motor (or guess how much it's loaded beyond that during acceleration), but according to the Advance web site, their larger DC motor is only rated 35 hp.

I still want one!

I agree, and then there is the voltage loss as the batteries discharge. Clearly if this was any good they would keep it.

 

[swift6]

I wonder how he boosts the brake system?
Could use a small electric driven vaccum pump I suppose.

Spitfires don't have vacuum boosted brakes though so they wouldn't need it.