Re: EV Grin Returns

[Michael Bearden <techsan@pacbell.net>]

Yay, Jimbo!!!  Congratulations!
Me be next I hope now that I know which batteries to replace-maybe by next monday-I
want that grin back!!!
Michael B.

Jim Waite wrote:

> And none to late!
>
> With some nice support from Cloud Racing & quick action by Damon hisself, I
> finally got the new DCP 600 Raptor installed over the weekend and I'm glad
> to say we're back in action!
>
> I knew I'd been missing the EV for my commute, but the minute I left the
> driveway Monday morning, there it was,.....in fact, I was grinnin' so hard,
> I could hardly give out a yell.
>
> Not necessarily a *rap* on the (former/lesser) 1231C controller, but here's
> what I've noticed so far:
>
>         - (Obviously) no more whine from under the hood OR (EMI/RFI) squealing from
> the AM radio.
>           (gee, no more *lost* ball scores during acceleration).
>         - Able to climb those steep hills without (overtemp) cutback (and/or
> whinin').
>         - And here's the biggest surprise: able to cruise at ~80 amps (45-50 mph),
> which previously          was 100-110 amps with the Curtis, AND the battery pack
> is now reaching full charge       sooner than before (and this with a pack
> that's been sitting unused for 2 months, plus     it's still only in the
> upper 30's, mid 40's: Can a DCP really be that much more efficient        than a
> 1231C?)
>
> I'm still working on the tach sensor/over-rev limit install, but man-oh-man,
> it sure feels good to be back in the EV-saddle again, YEEHAAHHH!!
>
> OK, so I'm a little slow in catching up with the newer electronics, but
> humor me folks, I'm old!
>
> Regards,
> Jim Waite
>
> '82 BMW 3 Series