All Wheel Drive, Hybrid Del Sol build

[Rafabaca]

I'm currently building a hybrid out of my 1993 honda del sol with 330k on the OD. I've ordered a pair of these motors form QS
http://www.qs-motor.com/product/3000w-8000w-electric-car-hub-motor273-model/
and waiting for them in the mail. Once they arrive I'll machine two hubs that will fit in the rear wheel hub bracket.

There's still a list of things I'll need and if anyone has any insight please by all means share.

As of right now, I need to find a 5000w controller with variable regen that can run above speeds of 70 mph and if possible, at a reasonable price. I've looked at some kelly and sabvoton and I'd like to know other peoples input before I buy ether.Also I know kelly controllers have CAN bus's and I'm wondering if the two controllers can communicate with each other though the cam. Either way, the controllers are going to be controlled by an Adrian that will control throttle and regen based on the battery level.

power is coming from a bunch of hobbyking lipos, because thats shits cheeeaaap.

I'm also have plans of creating a kit. since most hondas and acruas share similar hubs, its basically plug and play.
most rear disc brakes civics and integras, should fit (the fit too?). basically if it uses the same rear disc diameter as the del sol it will work. If you're interested in turning your car in to a hybrid let me know.


Pictures to come. all questions, comments and advice are welcome!

 

[Hillhater]

Car hub motors dont have a great track record so far..
You might want to read this thread on the DIY EV forum,..before you get too committed !. :wink:
http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php/mira-inboard-hub-motors-82349.html

 

[Rafabaca]

For some reason I read "have a terrible track record" so if you read the last post before i deleted it... ya


I'm pretty invested I'm a few thousand dollars in, but I'm still in the "waiting for parts phase".

This is a pretty amazing resource BTW, I've been mining it for the past hour.

Thanks btw

 

[www.recumbents.com]

He's building a hybrid. That means he will keep the gas engine and just add hub motors to the back wheels. I have been thinking about doing that to my old '98 Maxima for low speed driving but haven't yet seen a hub motor that would work with disk brakes or without building an entire new rear axle.

-Warren

 

[r3volved]

Not sure if it's of any use to you or not, but my buddy had previously done a Del Sol conversion and his writeups are here:
http://www.thehacksmith.ca/2012/07/electric-car-conversion.html
http://delsolectric.wordpress.com/