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  1. jungathart

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    #1 jungathart, Sep 3, 2005
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    So, with the rising gas prices recently compounded by the hurricane, I went out and tried to get my car to run on electricity. I am proud to say I did my own wiring, although my first attempt was somewhat of a mishap.
    Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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  2. Fred2

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    #2 Fred2, Sep 3, 2005
    You need a better ground connection.
     
  3. icantdrv55

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    #3 icantdrv55, Sep 3, 2005
    Check with William H... I'm sure he has a connector for just that purpose.
     
  4. Ferrari0324

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    #4 Ferrari0324, Sep 3, 2005
    Looks to me like the red wire is a little loose. Some better crimping and you'll be good.
     
  5. PaulK

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    #5 PaulK, Sep 3, 2005
    You should of asked Bruce for some batteries!
     
  6. sparky p-51

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    #6 sparky p-51, Sep 3, 2005
    Actually the hook up is incorrect....anyboby knows that you never hook both wires to the rt front wheel. Try the large lower wire to the rt rear wheel. If it only runs in reverse....simply reverse wires.
     
  7. wax

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    #7 wax, Sep 3, 2005
    You need a Charger.
     
  8. jungathart

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    #8 jungathart, Sep 3, 2005
    maybe I took that corner a wee bit too fast.
     
  9. Kram

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    #9 Kram, Sep 3, 2005
    Shocking.
     
  10. Supercarlover

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    #10 Supercarlover, Sep 4, 2005
    Nothing a little solder and some wire-strippers won't fix. :D
     
  11. WILLIAM H

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    #11 WILLIAM H, Sep 5, 2005
    actually, I do, sort of :)

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  12. judoug88

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    #12 judoug88, Sep 5, 2005
    What you need to do is get one of those things the electric buses have.
     
  13. isellpower

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    #13 isellpower, Sep 6, 2005
    Get a big rod like the bumper cars that reaches up into the wires instead of taking the car up to the wires.
     

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