This is a quick ride on the streets. It runs well apart from a squeaky brake. That goes away after a while.
Copyright Malcolm Faed. Images and text may only be copied with the permission of the author. This blog includes personal things of interest including electric vehicle conversion. I have documented the conversion of a petrol (gas) powered vehicle to Electric. http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1149. The blog now documents the conversion of a BMW E30 to electric.
Saturday 1 June 2013
Riding a C5.
This is a quick ride on the streets. It runs well apart from a squeaky brake. That goes away after a while.
C5 final touches.
I applied the finishing touches to C5 #1.
Replaced front wheel with steel hub / aluminium rim wheel from council clean-up.
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New 55Ah Battery fits perfectly. You can see the original connector has been replaced with a modern Anderson plug.
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Replaced front wheel with steel hub / aluminium rim wheel from council clean-up.
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New 55Ah Battery fits perfectly. You can see the original connector has been replaced with a modern Anderson plug.
Land Rover indicators fitted. A perfect fit. Almost identical. The part number is PRC7044 They are available from eBay
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