[Oeva-list] Another EV Grin is born...

[jray3 at aol.com]

Some of you have followed the sad story of Karmann Eclectric, a noble EV project embarked upon some?six years ago by a naive young DINK.? 
Well, two kids, three jobs, one income and two relocations later, the voltswagen finally moved under it's own 240V power this weekend!

Just like its namesake, Godzilla controller #003 emerged from a long hibernation and started tearing up the neighborhood.? The president of my homeowners' association was out in her yard when I ghosted by, and?requested a ride even though the passenger seat hasn't been installed yet.? She didn't heed my warning to hold on, and did half a reverse somersault when I hit the go pedal!? Good thing the lexan battery covers protected her substantial backside from potential plasma burns.
Then she helped me discover that 1" of clearance over the speedbumps is insufficient when a?portly passenger is added, but no damage there, and great fun was had by all.

Much work remains, and the wife made me get some sleep after pulling two near all-nighters, but I still awoke with tired cheek muscles.? Who knew that a stupid grin stops snoring?!?

Nothing new online yet, but a blog update is on the way.

Wayland Invitationals- here I come!

Cheers, 
Jay Donnaway
Graham, WA
www.karmanneclectric.blogspot.com






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