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  1. Gordo

    Hi power inverter for Nissan leaf motor. Dyno's 302.3hp p15

    Arlin took me for a ride today and my back is still a little tender. When he punches the throttle, it pushes you so hard in the seat if feels like someone just rear-ended you and you can feel every bone in your spine. :shock: :shock:
  2. Gordo

    Hi power inverter for Nissan leaf motor. Dyno's 302.3hp p15

    This is a little better than "binder twine" http://www.harborfreight.com/professional-windshield-removal-kit-96339.html
  3. Gordo

    Hi power inverter for Nissan leaf motor. Dyno's 302.3hp p15

    I was trying to find a windshield for a Subaru Forester I scooped out from under Clint and found one in the "Pick-n-Pull" in WA for $40. Something to keep in mind vs our crazy prices. Shoot me an email or pm with your current schedule and I will make a visit to you?
  4. Gordo

    Hi power inverter for Nissan leaf motor. Dyno's 302.3hp p15

    Clint at Roadrunner Glass has been changing my windshields for years in the driveway. $230-$250. Vans, Buicks, Miata, etc.
  5. Gordo

    Have anyone tried using 4S Lipo on a 12V trolling motor?

    I put a 4S 100A LiFePO4 on a 12V Hooka dive system 3 years ago. 8D LEAD lasted 25-30 minutes. LiFe.PO4 is still going strong at 90 minutes. No problem with heat. :D
  6. Gordo

    Owner's feedback about Leaf "Agilis" folding ebike

    You may find a $5 thumb throttle works better for you? They work better on a snow machine and ATV and I prefer the thumb throttle on my e-bike.
  7. Gordo

    Owner's feedback about Leaf "Agilis" folding ebike

    We may need to go back to basic bicycle understanding. Little wheels, mean less stability than large wheels. Rear Hub motor with heavy battery on rear rack means unstable bike. I have two 48V 12Ah conversions. Both NOW with the battery where it belongs, in the "V" which you don't have with...
  8. Gordo

    9 Lives? (Re: Porsche Crash)

    This is a coincidence. Last Friday I sat with a fellow who had been on total life support unable to open and eye or move a finger for 5 weeks and is now moving a bit and talking. Many doctors in 3 hospitals had written him off. I told him a very short story of doctors writing me off 5 times...
  9. Gordo

    Free Internet - understanding APN's, Straight Talk,Tethering

    Good stuff Methods. Thanks
  10. Gordo

    Building a Battery that will NOT cause you to wake up dead

    Arlo; Pay attention. Take any battery pack you are considering using and connect one end of it to your metal box. To duplicate the worst case scenario, use an 00 cable with a piece of coat hanger connected the other end of the battery. Drag the coat hanger along the side of your box and let...
  11. Gordo

    Any USA expatriates here?

    Nep, You seem to be on a suicide mission. Please read a little and watch the video. There is a tiny bit of truth in the previous rant on Mcafee. http://www.whoismcafee.com/ I first visited Belize in 1963. It was totally corrupt even then. We had to pay a bribe because the taillights on our...
  12. Gordo

    Who's got the junk yard dog eye? & structural question

    John, I must admit that when I build commercial gear, most of my customers think I am insane, because I make stuff so strong. The fact that they bring their broken crap to me never seems to sink in. I don't want stuff to break 100 miles offshore, where they can loose a large part of their...
  13. Gordo

    Motorino XPn Chinese ebike (scooter)

    I put Michelins on my Honda Goldwing. They had 1/2 as many groves as those and the grove ended where yours turns and follows the circumference of the tire. Several of us had them and were all scared to death of what was going to happen when we hit heavy rain. NOTHING, to our surprise they...
  14. Gordo

    Who's got the junk yard dog eye? & structural question

    Read what is written; "John will go ahead with the springs no matter what, so hopefully he will make a little oven out of bricks or just rocks, heat the welded area to dull red and let it slowly cool. The result wont be as strong as the rest of the spring, but it wont crack on you either. Just...
  15. Gordo

    Who's got the junk yard dog eye? & structural question

    Strange; 21-6-9 is similar to 316 and can be welded or machined using identical techniques. A buddy of mine often TIG welds 2" SS pressure vessels, use in paper mills. How big was this lid and how thick?
  16. Gordo

    Who's got the junk yard dog eye? & structural question

    First question is what rod you used to weld on the spring? Unless you use a furnace and then re-temper the spring, you end up with a narrow brittle band along either side of the weld. Using spring material for John's build is a poor choice of material, probably made because it is cheap and...
  17. Gordo

    The death of Peak Oil = The death of green energy?

    How do you compare wind to solar? Darkness to wind? Annual averages? Value of power from various sources? Renewable (interruptible) power is normally sold for 50% of constant power (nuke, thermal or hydro). Comparisons become difficult especially when cost is based on time of day...
  18. Gordo

    Please explain simple 'red/green LED' lipo charger to me

    The fancy chargers usually charge at 14.8V and then float down to 13.25V, come back on and charge to 13.75V, shut off and float again. Some of them will switch to pulsating DC to finish the first charge.
  19. Gordo

    Sourcing a mountain bike for a build

    The bike in my Avatar is a $250 CCM. Full suspension, disk brakes and 48V 12Ah battery in the 'V'. The kit is from Solarbike.com.au They have a very clever torque arm and other quality components. Well balanced lost cost solution. My second build with a Solarbike kit.
  20. Gordo

    Any USA expatriates here?

    Ontario is in Canada, it is NOT Canada. Life on either coast is totally different. Politics in any country I can think of is a cluster-frock no matter what. There are many areas in the US that I find acceptable from any personal point of view. This will not help you get over Federal war...
  21. Gordo

    The death of Peak Oil = The death of green energy?

    If you Understand the real picture, you will find that US oil includes all oil purchased under NAFTA, as domestic oil. This includes Mexico and the Canadian Tar Sands. Being the largest producer is of questionable value, if you continue to use much more than you produce. The military cost of...
  22. Gordo

    Sandy shows vulnerability of electric vehicles

    I think you are a nut and there is others who say the same don't worry conversation does happen behind your back ;) :D You made my day :!: How many volts do you apply to a chicken to get it to start laying eggs? :shock:
  23. Gordo

    e-bike battery for hookah dive system

    One point to remember with any "Spare Air" safety device is they will often fail from being in the water and never used. Our commercial guys kept a thin plastic bag on them (a violation of regulations) because they failed from sand getting in. Test the second stage regulator on the Hooka from...
  24. Gordo

    Sandy shows vulnerability of electric vehicles

    John, If there is one thing I have learned in my life is that everywhere we have lived, there are those the locals call nuts. I seek out all the nuts and have never been disappointed. I have yet to meet a nut who was not several times more interesting and usually several time more intelligent...
  25. Gordo

    e-bike battery for hookah dive system

    Risk is all relative. In the 1970's-80's I built, owned and managed 3 commercial seafood dive boats. The industry standard at the time was a 14hp Chinese Robin engine on a service station air compressor, filled with mineral oil and using Tampax filters and active charcoal scrubbers. These...
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