Re: Lead foot driver causes Curtis 1221C to complain

[Electro Automotive <electro@cruzio.com>]

At 11:04 AM 7/31/02 -0700, you wrote:
>I recently acquired a VoltsRabbit running a Curtis 1221C, Prestolite motor
>and 128-volts of flooded batteries.
>
>On warm Southern California days, after about 5-6 miles, the controller will
>abruptly cut back on current flow and start to squeal at certain throttle
>positions.  I assume its overheating.  The controller and aluminum plate
>it's mounted on (Electro Automotive design) is quite hot to the touch.

To clarify, this car is NOT an Electro Automotive Voltsrabbit.  This is an 
individual's conversion, which used a few Voltsrabbit pieces.  We would 
never issue a 1221 controller for a 128V system.  We have not sold any 
Prestolites in many years, and never in a Voltsrabbit.



Shari Prange
Electro Automotive  POB 1113  Felton  CA 95018-1113  Telephone 831-429-1989
http://www.electroauto.com   electro@cruzio.com
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