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    1971 Super Beetle EV Conversion - Using a salvage Leaf

    The Nissan Leaf motors provide 236 lb-ft of torque; the VW 1600 provided 81.7 lb-ft at its max. That's a BIG difference. Obviously by undervolting the motor, I would be reducing torque significantly. I did notice that this guys "Super Fast Beetle" he had a custom gearbox made for it -...
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    1971 Super Beetle EV Conversion - Using a salvage Leaf

    Thanks! I wasn't aware of the distinction in AC motors. All my EE knowledge is related to audio. you really DON'T want to run motors next to studio microphones, which is why at good studios anything with a motor (fans, AC, refrigerators) are on separate isolated circuits from anything...
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    1971 Super Beetle EV Conversion - Using a salvage Leaf

    Thanks! I thought the lizard packs when in the 2014 model year. Seems I noted it incorrectly in my research and planning docs. Thanks for correcting it. I don't think I can fit the drivetrain intact in a VW Beetle. It was a brief thought, but added a lot of questions and hurdles that I wasn't...
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    1971 Super Beetle EV Conversion - Using a salvage Leaf

    Hi all, I'm working on a '71 Volkswagen Super Beetle Conversion. We've de'ICEd it. At this point, it's a matter of making decisions in regards to the EV parts and I'm shooting for the moon... This is my first EV build (hopefully the first of several). I live in Southern California near Los...
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