User:Rjf/Insight Modifications - Revision history

216.85.112.3: /* Accessory Battery Replacement */

2009-05-29T20:57:48Z

Accessory Battery Replacement

Rjf: Photos

2007-02-27T05:50:27Z

Photos

Rjf: /* Willies' Turbo Insight */

2007-02-27T05:02:54Z

Willies' Turbo Insight

24.4.117.134: minor edits

2006-12-18T21:21:33Z

minor edits

24.4.117.134: /* InsightPlus Rear Wheel Electric Drive */ typo: withing<= within

2006-12-18T21:17:04Z

InsightPlus Rear Wheel Electric Drive: typo: withing<= within

Rjf: /* Others Projects */ moved stuff to eaa-phev site.

2006-03-04T05:09:43Z

Others Projects: moved stuff to eaa-phev site.

Rjf: /* Manual IMA */ moved to Insight PHEV page

2006-03-04T04:59:50Z

Manual IMA: moved to Insight PHEV page

Rjf: /* Photos */ added Dave Cloud photo

2006-03-02T16:54:55Z

Photos: added Dave Cloud photo

Rjf: Swarthmore project

2006-02-24T21:10:24Z

Swarthmore project

Rjf: /* Reduction Gearing */ 50 Pitch

2006-02-10T16:16:41Z

Reduction Gearing: 50 Pitch

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 A group U1 will fit, the group 24 is too wide and group 27 are also too long.
 The perfect size battery is the [http://www.remybattery.com/350/shopexd.asp?id=5433&catid=171&cat=Yellow+Top%3Cbr%3EDeep+Cycle+Batteries&subcat=168&L2=&L3= group 51], which is a little longer than the
-stock battery, but the same height and width..oO( [http://www.plasmaboyracing Plasma Boy]! )
+stock battery, but the same height and width..oO( [http://www.plasmaboyracing.com Plasma Boy]! )
 === Stereo ===
 * Wayland Shoebox and SuperShowbox subs link?
 * [http://www.cardomain.com/item/MET727800 factory speaker connection adapters]

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:50, 27 February 2007
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	* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/222145 <br> Another set of pages for Lightning the Insight.		* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/222145 <br> Another set of pages for Lightning the Insight.

		+	Some Photos of Lightning:
		+
		+	[[Image:Insight-2.jpg\|100px]]
		+	[[Image:Insight-1.jpg\|100px]]
		+	[[Image:Insight-3.jpg\|100px]]
		+	[[Image:Insight-4.jpg\|100px]]
		+	[[Image:Shiftknob10.jpg\|100px]]
		+	[[Image:Shiftknob01.jpg\|100px]]

	==InsightPlus Rear Wheel Electric Drive==		==InsightPlus Rear Wheel Electric Drive==

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 ===Willies' Turbo Insight===
 See : [http://www.definity-systems.net/Transportation/Hybrid/RedRocket Willies' Red Rocket]
 ===Swarthmore College Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team===

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 ==InsightPlus Rear Wheel Electric Drive==
-This is a crazy project attempting to utilize 4 Etek DC Perm-Mag motors and sized to spec Sevcon MillipaK 4Q controllers with Regen.  The motors and reduction chain or belt drive should fit within the spare tire compartment which is approximately 24 by 24 inches be 8 inches in height.  Each pair of motors will be coupled shaft to shaft and share a 50 pitch chain and sprocket reduction to independently drive one of the two rear wheels.  This unique configuration of 4 ''or more'' 12v batteries and 4 motors will allow for a 12 discrete step contactor controller setup which would replace the $1400 modern motor controllers with a drum switch or set of 6 contractors.  Some safety interlocks may be desirable to prevent engaging a contactor step further than one or two steps away from the current voltage/rpm ratio with such a contactor controller setup.  The range with [[PbA]] batteries is expected to be less than 5 miles utilizing the storage space above the motors, [[Ni]]MH might deliver 10 to 15 miles, while [[Li]]-ion would weigh substantially less and deliver 15 to 30 or more miles.  Cheap powerful [[PbA|Lead-acid]] should be enough for short auto cross or 1/4 mile racing with an additional 50<!--1300A * 40v--> to 100<!--1400A * +72v-->+ kW over and above the stock 71 horse power (?kW) power train.  The rear suspension must be modifies, with the help of Don (Father Time) Crabtree I've managed to fit hubs and spindals from the front of the Insight into the rear to accept half shafts.  The springs may need to be replaced to compensate for the additional 300 to 400 lbs of weight.
+This is a crazy project attempting to utilize 4 Etek DC Perm-Mag motors and sized to spec Sevcon MillipaK 4Q controllers with Regen.  The motors and reduction chain or belt drive should fit within the spare tire compartment which is approximately 24 by 24 inches be 8 inches in height.  Each pair of motors will be coupled shaft to shaft and share a 50 pitch chain and sprocket reduction to independently drive one of the two rear wheels.  This unique configuration of 4 ''or more'' 12v batteries and 4 motors will allow for a 12 discrete step contactor controller setup which would replace the $1400 modern motor controllers with a drum switch or set of 6 contractors.  Some safety interlocks may be desirable to prevent engaging a contactor step further than one or two steps away from the current voltage/rpm ratio with such a contactor controller setup.  The range with [[PbA]] batteries is expected to be less than 5 miles utilizing the storage space above the motors, [[Ni]]MH might deliver 10 to 15 miles, while [[Li]]-ion would weigh substantially less and deliver 15 to 30 or more miles.  Cheap powerful [[PbA|Lead-acid]] should be enough for short auto cross or 1/4 mile racing with an additional 50<!--1300A * 40v--> to 100<!--1400A * +72v-->+ kW over and above the stock 71 horse power (53kW) power train.  The rear suspension must be modifies, with the help of Don (Father Time) Crabtree I've managed to fit hubs and spindals from the front of the Insight into the rear to accept half shafts.  The springs may need to be replaced to compensate for the additional 300 to 400 lbs of weight.
 ===Quad Etek main plates===

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 ==InsightPlus Rear Wheel Electric Drive==
-This is a crazy project attempting to utilize 4 Etek DC Perm-Mag motors and sized to spec Sevcon MillipaK 4Q controllers with Regen.  The motors and reduction chain or belt drive should fit withing the spare tire compartment which is approximately 24 by 24 inches be 8 inches in height.  Each pair of motors will be coupled shaft to shaft and share a 50 pitch chain and sprocket reduction to independently drive one of the two rear wheels.  This unique configuration of 4 ''or more'' 12v batteries and 4 motors will allow for a 12 discrete step contactor controller setup which would replace the $1400 modern motor controllers with a drum switch or set of 6 contractors.  Some safety interlocks may be desirable to prevent engaging a contactor step further than one or two steps away from the current voltage/rpm ratio with such a contactor controller setup.  The range with [[PbA]] batteries is expected to be less than 5 miles utilizing the storage space above the motors, [[Ni]]MH might deliver 10 to 15 miles, while [[Li]]-ion would weigh substantially less and deliver 15 to 30 or more miles.  Cheap powerful [[PbA|Lead-acid]] should be enough for short auto cross or 1/4 mile racing with an additional 50<!--1300A * 40v--> to 100<!--1400A * +72v-->+ kW over and above the stock 71 horse power (?kW) power train.  The rear suspension must be modifies, with the help of Don (Father Time) Crabtree I've managed to fit hubs and spindals from the front of the Insight into the rear to accept half shafts.  The springs may need to be replaced to compensate for the additional 300 to 400 lbs of weight.
+This is a crazy project attempting to utilize 4 Etek DC Perm-Mag motors and sized to spec Sevcon MillipaK 4Q controllers with Regen.  The motors and reduction chain or belt drive should fit within the spare tire compartment which is approximately 24 by 24 inches be 8 inches in height.  Each pair of motors will be coupled shaft to shaft and share a 50 pitch chain and sprocket reduction to independently drive one of the two rear wheels.  This unique configuration of 4 ''or more'' 12v batteries and 4 motors will allow for a 12 discrete step contactor controller setup which would replace the $1400 modern motor controllers with a drum switch or set of 6 contractors.  Some safety interlocks may be desirable to prevent engaging a contactor step further than one or two steps away from the current voltage/rpm ratio with such a contactor controller setup.  The range with [[PbA]] batteries is expected to be less than 5 miles utilizing the storage space above the motors, [[Ni]]MH might deliver 10 to 15 miles, while [[Li]]-ion would weigh substantially less and deliver 15 to 30 or more miles.  Cheap powerful [[PbA|Lead-acid]] should be enough for short auto cross or 1/4 mile racing with an additional 50<!--1300A * 40v--> to 100<!--1400A * +72v-->+ kW over and above the stock 71 horse power (?kW) power train.  The rear suspension must be modifies, with the help of Don (Father Time) Crabtree I've managed to fit hubs and spindals from the front of the Insight into the rear to accept half shafts.  The springs may need to be replaced to compensate for the additional 300 to 400 lbs of weight.
 ===Quad Etek main plates===

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 ==Others Projects==
 ===Willies' Turbo Insight===
 See : [http://www.definity-systems.net/Transportation/Hybrid/RedRocket Willies' Red Rocket]
-[[Image:MIMA L.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Manual IMA Circuit Diagram]]
+===Garys' Converted Electric Insight===
 ===Manual IMA===
 See [[EAA-PHEV:Insight PHEV]]
 [[Image:GovernorCircuit.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Speed Governor Defeat Circuit]]
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 * Wayland Shoebox and SuperShowbox subs link?
 * [http://www.cardomain.com/item/MET727800 factory speaker connection adapters]

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 || [[Image:Cap0014.JPG|thumb|200px|Front Knuckles used as spacers]]
 || [[Image:Cap0021.JPG|thumb|200px|Upper Spring mounts]]
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 ===Reduction Gearing===
-Gearing potentials, ratios, sizes, and voltage to speed spread.
+Gearing potentials, ratios, sizes, and voltage to speed spread.  Currently based on standard 50 Pitch chains and sprockets.
 * Web visable preview accompanies the following Spreadsheets.