pendragon8000
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awsome mod. looks great AND awsome specs.
My ZERO 2011 DS to 2013 S upgrade( conversion)
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Doctorbass
100 GW
Guys, it's in progress!
about 65% completed !
It's always taking ALOT
of time to make every parts to fit together but with time and patience everything become a prefect match
I spend an entire weekend just to make the 2013 zero seat to fit the 2011 zero frame. ( the goal was to NOT cut any part of the frame that is usefull for the strengh of the frame structure)
The most difficult was to cut some area under the seat foam to match the two aluminum bar of the 2011 zero frame. Than i had to cut the hole of the 2013 "gas" tank to remove some deep from it to not have any interference with the 2011 MBB and electrical connections location. The hole is made to insert a bag that complete the top shape of the "gas" tank.
I also relocated teh rear brake light and turn signal. The look is alot better!
After i replaced the 4x turn signal for the new 2012-2013 clear model, the flashing frequency was like 4 time faster due to the lower load that the new bulb have so instead of adding the famous resistor in paralle with the bulb, i solved the problem at the source! I opened the flasher relay and found a 92Kohm smt resistor that determine the flash rate and i replaced it by a 220Kohm and it flash at the perfect speed now!
I also had to cut the rear top fairing on the rear of the seat to match the shape of the seat.
here is some pics of the work.
Doc
about 65% completed !
It's always taking ALOT
of time to make every parts to fit together but with time and patience everything become a prefect matchI spend an entire weekend just to make the 2013 zero seat to fit the 2011 zero frame. ( the goal was to NOT cut any part of the frame that is usefull for the strengh of the frame structure)
The most difficult was to cut some area under the seat foam to match the two aluminum bar of the 2011 zero frame. Than i had to cut the hole of the 2013 "gas" tank to remove some deep from it to not have any interference with the 2011 MBB and electrical connections location. The hole is made to insert a bag that complete the top shape of the "gas" tank.
I also relocated teh rear brake light and turn signal. The look is alot better!
After i replaced the 4x turn signal for the new 2012-2013 clear model, the flashing frequency was like 4 time faster due to the lower load that the new bulb have so instead of adding the famous resistor in paralle with the bulb, i solved the problem at the source! I opened the flasher relay and found a 92Kohm smt resistor that determine the flash rate and i replaced it by a 220Kohm and it flash at the perfect speed now!
I also had to cut the rear top fairing on the rear of the seat to match the shape of the seat.
here is some pics of the work.
Doc
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Ariane
10 kW
Hi Doc,
Nice job now its time to change the rim color :wink: and adding batteries look amazing wow :wink:
Good day my friend!
Bruno
Nice job now its time to change the rim color :wink: and adding batteries look amazing wow :wink:
Good day my friend!
Bruno
How did the conversion work out?
I have a 2011 Zero S and am having trouble reaching the range I need (38 miles)
and am considering adding batteries or mechanically engaged ICE (I figure a 30-35lb
4-6 horsepower engine that would engage only at freeway speed would do the job)
As far as adding batteries, I don't even know what voltage the Zero needs
or where I would wire them in. I don't mind a longer charging time (I'm
generally in one place for 8+ hours between runs).
The only thing about using ICE instead of extra batteries is that it
would give me the option of giving up my car for the 110 mile
round trip I do once a week.
Nil
I have a 2011 Zero S and am having trouble reaching the range I need (38 miles)
and am considering adding batteries or mechanically engaged ICE (I figure a 30-35lb
4-6 horsepower engine that would engage only at freeway speed would do the job)
As far as adding batteries, I don't even know what voltage the Zero needs
or where I would wire them in. I don't mind a longer charging time (I'm
generally in one place for 8+ hours between runs).
The only thing about using ICE instead of extra batteries is that it
would give me the option of giving up my car for the 110 mile
round trip I do once a week.
Nil
Doctorbass
100 GW
nil0lab said:
In average you can calculate about 12 miles per usable kWh in city driving . The 2011 S have about 3.0 to 3.9kWh depending on teh battery state.
If you would like to tweak a bit your frame you could fit another 2011 battery on it in the place of the charger and raise a bit your suspensions..
That's an idea i had for my 2011 before i changed for a 2012 ZF9
Doc
Thanks for the response. If I add batteries, what voltage should they be? I'm thinking to build up to the target voltage from 18650 cells that I'd charge individually so there'd never be an issue of battery balancing. And I can place them where they get good airflow and thermal transfer. Those cells have great reliability and safety according to the guy who started Zero ...
http://ntsworks.com/Battery_Tech.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GahcFeTCZgc
Maybe they are selling his new modules soon.
http://ntsworks.com/Battery_Tech.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GahcFeTCZgc
Maybe they are selling his new modules soon.
Doctorbass
100 GW
Arlo1 said:
No prob!
Doc
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