View Full Version : Chippyhawkeye 818SE build thread
wallace18
02-01-2017, 03:21 PM
Yesterday I got car back from Mauldin's Auto Glass and the installed the new windshield in the new frame. They did it No charge! Wow! I did not expect that, Thanks Jerry! Today I installed all the front end, soft top, zip in side windows and side mirrors. Car looks really nice. I really like how you can unzip the rear window out of this soft top. Nice for sunny day but still get the good breeze. All that is left is to get it titled and clean it all up so I can deliver it to Chip in Atlanta. Hopefully before the end of Feb.
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flynntuna
02-01-2017, 07:23 PM
Lookin goooood Tom :D, by the way were did you get those mirrors?
wallace18
02-01-2017, 08:25 PM
Lookin goooood Tom :D, by the way were did you get those mirrors?
Hollywood mirrors from Speedway.
AZPete
02-02-2017, 10:32 AM
Very nice work, Tom. I'm envious of that finish.
Aero STI
02-02-2017, 10:20 PM
Lookin goooood Tom :D, by the way were did you get those mirrors?
I have a set that I replaced with s2000 mirrors. They were used for 3000 miles and may have some minor scuffs. Free to you if you pay shipping.
flynntuna
02-03-2017, 12:51 PM
Generous offer. Pm sent
wallace18
02-15-2017, 02:39 PM
Got the 818E titled today. Florida as of 2017 now issues a new VIN# instead of using the frame # as they did in the past. I will engrave it to the brass plate. Deliver car to Chip in Atlanta on 2/25/17.
wallace18
02-26-2017, 05:42 AM
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Delivered 818E to Chip yesterday. He is one happy man! His daughter had to get in car right after him. Here is a pic of Chip and me. I hope he has many trouble free miles of smiles.
Bob_n_Cincy
02-26-2017, 11:00 AM
Great job Tom and Chip.
I look forward to hearing about Chip's EV adventures.
Bob
wallace18
02-26-2017, 11:34 AM
Great job Tom and Chip.
I look forward to hearing about Chip's EV adventures.
Bob
He already put 50 miles on it yesterday!:cool:
Hindsight
02-26-2017, 01:06 PM
Congrats! Wish I knew you were in town. Would have invited you over to talk shop. Next time you are around, let me know.
Canadian818
02-26-2017, 03:53 PM
This forum really needs a "like" button, congrats!
AZPete
02-26-2017, 05:37 PM
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flynntuna
02-26-2017, 09:42 PM
Enjoy. Don't be a stranger, give us updates on its performance
chippyhawkeye
02-27-2017, 03:53 PM
Hi Everybody,
I guess it goes without saying that Tom did a fabulous job on the build. His patience in waiting for parts to get delivered was amazing. It's been a joy to drive the first few days. I took it out on the freeway and all over town on Saturday. I've never ridden in a gas powered 818, so can't comment on how it compares, but it is crazy fast to accelerate and feels so smooth. I had no idea how many heads it would turn, people roll down windows to ask what it is. The electric part just makes it that much more of a question magnet! I'm still taking it easy and getting to know the car. I put the regen brake on a trigger switch near the shifter which adds a whole different dimension to driving. I'm mostly able to get around without using the brakes, just use the regen trigger to slow down. I also put in a little forward/reverse switch in the center console so I'm driving in 3rd gear almost all the time without using the clutch. When it's time to reverse just flip the switch and the motors run backwards instead of switching the transmission into reverse. Here are a few photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WuDJzoD1SbJCNfAd8
-Chip
Hindsight
02-27-2017, 04:11 PM
Congrats Chip. I know it's been a long time coming, what with the motor delays.
We should get together and go for a cruise soon. You should also consider bringing it to Caffeine and Octane; people there would get a huge kick out of it. Next one is March 5th, I believe.
flynntuna
02-27-2017, 06:54 PM
Once you get accustomed to the car, let us know the range you can expect using different driving styles. I.e. Economy vs lead foot. :D
chippyhawkeye
02-28-2017, 08:58 AM
Congrats Chip. I know it's been a long time coming, what with the motor delays.
We should get together and go for a cruise soon. You should also consider bringing it to Caffeine and Octane; people there would get a huge kick out of it. Next one is March 5th, I believe.
I'm going out of town this weekend, but I'll try to make the next one, it looks like fun! Have to put them right next to each other...
Electricdownunder
08-15-2018, 09:07 PM
Well the controllers showed up last Friday. So today Chip cane down from Atlanta with the batteries so we could plan out the boxes and where we can put them. He got to see the car for the first time and seem very pleased. He is such a great guy. We ended up putting 2 behind the drivers seat and 6 behind the passenger seat and 6 on each side of the motors. He is going to have one of his companies make the battery boxes. I will have to modify the inside passenger side firewall some. Once I am done with the MK4 I can finally maybe finish this car. Still some stuff missing from EV-West and a lot of wiring to do for sure. I did have time to make some dust plates for the transmission and adapter plate.
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Hi,
Do you have the dimensions of the spaces available for the batteries in your set-up?
Thanks
Electricdownunder
08-15-2018, 09:18 PM
Hi Bob,
The pack is 32KWh it weighs about 140kgs. I used 18650 cells rated at 3Ah and 15 amp continuous draw. They are arranged with 40 in series and 72 in parallel. I suspect I'll get around 100 miles range. I was more concerned with performance than range although Tom did have to work some magic to make them all fit so adding more would require some serious creativity.
Hi Chip,
Would you mind giving me the details of your battery contact in Asia? I'm looking at a 50Kwh battery set-up for the 818C.
Thanks
chippyhawkeye
08-20-2018, 01:35 PM
Hi Chip,
Would you mind giving me the details of your battery contact in Asia? I'm looking at a 50Kwh battery set-up for the 818C.
Thanks
Here is the website: https://em3ev.com/ . I worked with Paul, his email is orders@em3ev.com
They did a great job and built to my spec, although they might have something off the shelf that would work for you.