[ausev] Clutch-less Porsche 914

[The Mullins]

Yes, I know that the clutch is also a safety device, but surely there's
another way that doesn't weigh 30lbs and diminish performance! Or is there?

George

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Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [ausev] Clutch-less Porsche 914

Keep in mind that the clutch is the ultimate safety device - it provides 
an independent mechanical drivetrain disconnect. You don't need it but 
it provides an extra level of safety.

The ElectroAuto 914 battery boxes are designed to be bolted in and they 
look like a nice design. We just finished Luther's 914 battery boxes and 
if you don't mind cutting into the rear trunk space, it provides a lower 
and more evenly spread weight distribution. It still provides easy 
access to flooded batteries (seems like the best choice) but the 
batteries sit much lower overall and four were moved to the very back 
instead of the forward fuel tank area to keep it balanced. It's not done 
and working yet but it'll be running soon. They are not insulated or 
fully enclosed but it may be worth a visit to get some ideas for 
different layouts.

-- 
Gary Krysztopik
www.ZWheelz.com
San Antonio, TX



The Mullins wrote:
>
> Hello:
>
> I'm planning my first EV, a 1972 Porsche 914. I like the clutch-less 
> design offered by EVAmerica. I seems to deal with the main objection to
>
> the clutch-less idea i.e. starting off without a jolt by using the 
> springs in the clutch disc to absorb the shock. Does anyone have any 
> experience with this?
>
> I'd hoped to find a converted 914 to study but there doesn't appear to 
> be any in Texas. I'll probably use the Voltsporsche kit from 
> ElectroAutomotive as a guide but I want to have flexibility in 
> choosing individual components, including batteries.
>
> Lots of work (and fun) ahead.George Mullins
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