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K1 Attack

3 Nov 2019, 9:25pm
Some great progress being made on your project.

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 ?
4 Nov 2019, 12:22am
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.
4 Nov 2019, 9:38am
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.
14 Jan 2020, 8:51pm
Electric SuperCar wrote:
Finishing up the brake lines

https://youtu.be/PvQjC6-Y2j4


I'm enjoying your fascinating project video's.

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?

Example below....

Front Brake pipes by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
14 Jan 2020, 10:17pm
peterux wrote:
I'm enjoying your fascinating project video's.

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?

Example below....

Front Brake pipes by Sabrebuilder, on Flickr


Great advice, thanks!
26 Jan 2020, 6:24pm
such a great looking car, electric power will really suit it.
27 Jan 2020, 1:31am
JG wrote:
such a great looking car, electric power will really suit it.


Can't wait until the first drive. Should be coming up soon