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Member ID: PatricioIN

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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1998 Ford ZX2

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 09, 2009

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Patrick’s Ford ZX2
“ZX2 EV project”

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2 - The Donor Car

 

An EV should be light, and 99% of all home-brewed EV's have a manual transmission.  I found this '98 Ford Escort zx2 in very good condition with all the options I wanted.  It has power steering, brakes, locks, windows, and mirrors.  There is tilt steering, a trunk mounted CD changer, alloy wheels and a sunroof.  The body and interior are in excellent shape even though the car had 146,00 miles on it when I purchased it.  Local truck scales showed it to weigh 2500lbs with 1600lbs over front wheels and 900lbs over the rear.  I wanted a car I'd be happy driving, and even though I spent more than I wanted for the donor, I'm happy with my choice.

 

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opinaca  

Posted by: opinaca

06/27/2009 07:48AM

I'm working as an Automation technologist, and i'm truly amazed at the work you've done so far. Two thumbs up ! Your work should inspire many people ! Keep on the good work !

xliltwigboyx  

Posted by: xliltwigboyx

06/15/2009 10:28PM

This car is truly amazing. I have seen electric cars like this but you took the time to go through the steps. I really wish I could afford to do a car like this some day. I really hope this makes you feel good coming from a 18 year old. All I can say is keep on going!!!

j2870  

Posted by: j2870

06/10/2009 11:27PM

What did you end up fabricating as far as the tachometer?

secondskinmiami  

Posted by: secondskinmiami

06/09/2009 07:25PM

Well done Patrick! I think you are on the crest of a rising trend, basically recycling older cars to be fossil fuel free. Eventually, the aftermarket will respond with cheaper, more powerful batteries and quicker "dump" chargers to extend range. But it's going to take the efforts of a lot of enthusiasts like yourself before the technology becomes affordable. Thanks for your contribution to a cleaner more peaceful world.

PatricioIN  

Posted by: PatricioIN

06/09/2009 07:05PM

To answer a couple of questions: Lettering came from: http://chromeemblems.com/ I chose lead acid batteries because they were the best option for the money I had to spend on batteries.

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Member ID: PatricioIN

Location: Indianapolis, IN