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Quick question on batteries, most if not all the modern electric cars out there use lithium ion cells. Is there any reason why you couldn't use lithium polymer cells that are readily available in all shapes and sizes and build your own pack ?
Nope. You could easily use the polymer pouches. It does seem like when it comes to powering a whole car, most people opt for the more rigid modules. Not sure why.
Only a thought as they are available with very high discharge values. I've seen 100c packs out there , that would offer performance gains over Lithium Ion.
Just a little advice with reference to your brake lines.
I would fix the junctions between the flexi lines and the hard lines through a tab welded to a chassis rail. This is to stop the transmission of movement from the flexi's to the hard lines that will fracture if not supported.
Maybe you already have this planned?
Just a little advice with reference to your brake lines.
I would fix the junctions between the flexi lines and the hard lines through a tab welded to a chassis rail. This is to stop the transmission of movement from the flexi's to the hard lines that will fracture if not supported.
Maybe you already have this planned?