Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:12:08 -0700
Reply-To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
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That is amazing - so much custom engineering to put it all together - and
not much room left over for storage. I hate to see the final bill because
it can't be cost effective for most. Hopefully batteries get smaller and
more efficient over time.
I am curious why the owner would install an electric system and then travel
to Egypt. Perhaps I am way off but I'm not sure whether North Africa would
have a lot of charging infrastructure?
On a personal note - we finally had our ioniq 5 arrive (after a 18 month
wait) and have really enjoyed driving an electric vehicle. It is smooth,
quiet and powerful. I think the owner of this electric Syncro will enjoy
that about his choice of power source.
Thanks for sending this along Karl.
Bruce
On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 3:10 PM Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote:
> check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGG929eqbnE (in the UK but
> seems
> an impressive electric build: Electric VW Syncro))
>
> Karl.
>
> On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 4:32 PM Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote:
>
> > Ok,
> > so I brought my Van through three engine conversions since its 2.1L
> > days, it´s now
> > 2.5 TDI Audi V6 incl reversed Tiptronic. sine 2006
> >
> > The "keep it stock, genuine" Vanagon, : It´s long gone, so keep that in
> > mind for text below!
> >
> > Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust:
> > Tiptronic is leaking ATF (heavily between trans/engine, probably
> > converter/oil pump seal, if not both seized), converter clutch
> > definitely busted.
> > Engine is missing at least one rocker arm under the camshaft (visible
> > via Oil filler opening). Where is it? Who knows. How many more are
> > missing? Who knows.
> > This summer, camping season is lost anyway, so I could try something
> > new: electric drive.
> >
> > Now:
> > I could get the whole drivetrain repaired. I estimate (roughly converted
> > from Euro)
> > gearbox $3000
> > engine (incl Turbo and stuff): $3000-5000
> >
> > Idea:
> > Throw the whole damn Diesel out, and get electrtic. The Van would be one
> > of the first electrics in this decade.
> > Conversion prices may vary. I am in the E-vehicles business anyway, so I
> > hope to get most of the conversion done myself.
> > I only need recommendations for which motor/inverter/controller might be
> > best. Integration with Vanagon/AudiA6 is to consider.
> >
> > What are youre opinions?
> > 200+ horsepower, no need for 600+ Tesla.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Iterations before:
> > -2.8 12V Audi V6 1998
> > -2.8 30V Audi V6 2000
> > -2.5 TDI Audi V6 incl reversed Tiptronic. 2006
>
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