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@FatCatGarfield4 ай бұрын
I will never be building my own EV, but watching this stuff is just fascinating.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@akilfahd4 ай бұрын
Ditto
@there1vax3024 ай бұрын
Hello there! Yeah, if I were you, i would reconsider the electrical boxes being so close to that spring. A jolt at high speed could hit it even after testing it under load, its really just not worth having that possibility there - yes i understand we are talking about major redesign and probably going back a few steps, but it would probably be worth it. and i would also consider some other route for those wires. major wires are rarely seen beneath vehicle fairings or plates, especially on the sides.
@there1vax3024 ай бұрын
To be clear. Good job so far!, i also enjoy watching the videos, keep up the good work.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Noted
@zswickliffe4 ай бұрын
Agreed! Also isn't that the bump stop just above the wires? Leaf springs twist and move laterally quite a bit so definitely need more space.
@christianbureau67324 ай бұрын
They also slitly move left and right, especially when the bushing are dried and crack. Could have stuff packing on top and squishing the most crucial part of the assembly. Safety first, great job keep these video going!
@gwbaker4 ай бұрын
Yeah, that is absolutely not going to work. You have to give the spring clear travel up to the rubber bump block and it appears from some angles that you are fully impeding that travel
@mikejf43773 ай бұрын
Wiring might be boring but it’s nice to have things explained while you’re doing it, I say thanks for showing this to us. It’s part of every build and needs more people to explain the details like you have.
@ElectricSuperCar3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Patriot34 ай бұрын
OMG, who is this guy? The guy I watch on Sunday mornings doesn't have any tools. Great job on this project. I'm really enjoying your episodes.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@cornbreadreturns2964 ай бұрын
the amount of meticulous detail that you take great care in is just A+. You're going to get a lot of people wanting conversions from you with this level of service...
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
I hope so...otherwise it will be a short lived business
@AdamTheVAST4 ай бұрын
New editor is doing great work! Really appreciate the tightness and graphics. Hopefully it gives you more time to work on the cars.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
That is the plan!
@freelancer99244 ай бұрын
Super clear! Let's make vids like this, not like the last one. Naming tools rocks!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
You got it!
@Draconis88884 ай бұрын
Appreciate your attention to detail and determination to keep going. Thanks for showing us your progress!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@J.P.__3 ай бұрын
Meticulous as always, but the wires that close above the leaf springs give me anxiety. I know it's not by your design, but I wouldn't leave it like that. I love that you're explaining things as you go.
@TaiM-se8pd4 ай бұрын
Great Video Jeremy ! Hope you turn this into a great business where people want to convert all their cars to electric through you !
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
I hope so too!
@josephjones42934 ай бұрын
I would look into moving the rear hv stuff… one piece of road debris or an extra messed up rail road track and that spring may sheer em off. It’s super worst case, but better safe than sorry
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Noted
@seidmadur4 ай бұрын
I'm no expert in anything but those leaf springs worry me. Tony Hunt (a great structural engineer from the UK) once told me: "if it doesn't look right, it probably isn't."
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Noted
@acehart24 ай бұрын
As the springs move up and down it may hit your Connector. You should check that out.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Redesign is underway
@dadman8794 ай бұрын
Next time you do brake crimping don't use oil on the parts.It can cause issues with the rubber parts later. You are doing a great job with the tools you have.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@bjcouche14 ай бұрын
I have the same brake flare tool, and it's a game changer when making brake lines. In the instructions it SPECIFICALLY states to use "oil". However I see the point about oil compatibility with rubber parts, so I'd suggest using brake fluid as the "oil" when flaring. Another tip when making your own lines is to use copper nickel brake lines instead of steel. It is easier to flare, much easier to route and bend, and doesn't rust out in a couple years.
@fuevarde4 ай бұрын
Un fuerte saludo desde Costa Rica; su trabajo es impresionante, demuestra la pasión que tiene por lo que hace!... 😊 Ojalá y esos conectores de enfriamiento de la batería se pudieran ubicar en otro lado menos peligroso; siento que aun con el nuevo rediseño quedan muy cerca de las hojas de ballesta de la suspensión, sin duda ahorita le va encontrar solución a este dilema!... 😉
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@rjung_ch4 ай бұрын
So many cables, so so many. You really need to keep your focus. It's coming along great.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Friend!
@capt_ramius4 ай бұрын
Editing is much better, not that it was bad before just a noticeable improvement with this video. Keep up the great work!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@danielclausmeyer4 ай бұрын
Wow so much got done this episode! Great work! If you can you should move the battery box a little bit. It looks like if you hit one deep enough pothole, those connectors will be bent or gone.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@conor71544 ай бұрын
This is so exciting, you’re getting really close to turning it on.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Hopefully soon!
@caveweta4 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see this on the road.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
You and me both
@deanmcmanis93984 ай бұрын
Good progress. Lots of high power cables and coolant lines.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@telecomwiz20044 ай бұрын
good stuff for sure.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@tonyshipman2574 ай бұрын
I don't know it all and I learn a lot from bouncing ideas around with others, as well as watching others in the car hobby. I'm not criticizing and I never mean my post to be that way. As a car guy and one who has done some odd car projects over a number of decades; I know it can be a learning process a lot of the time. I also understand that pictures and videos don't always provide the right angle - show the proper spacing. With that said, the amount of travel a suspension can go and the unknown of what situations could happen - do concern me with the high power connectors being so close to the leaf-springs. I recall you mentioning that you will be looking into seeing how much the rear suspension travels. I might be overly causes here. IF those connectors are above any part of the springs - as they seems to be in the video - I would serious look into redesigning that box with a bump-out on the front or back - out of the way of any moving components. Maybe even make the entire box slightly wider between the springs and if at all possible route a 90degree connector(s) and/or wire(s) inside the box and run it over to the new bump-out where the exterior connector(s) will be mounted. Keep up the great work. All the Best, Tony
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony! Redesign is already underway
@paidoluca4 ай бұрын
Great work! You will need to move the cables. Look the suspension bushing stop there. Everything is between is supposed to be free.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@awardsworth4 ай бұрын
Awesome video as always! Pretty cool adventure. I think you could use an newer wire stripper that strips to length, it would save you so much time and hassle. Haisstronica make a pretty nice one. Keep up the great work!!!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Nice! I will check it out
@Jerico644 ай бұрын
Seeing this I begin to understand why the tesla 54v ethernet loop has been praised so much.
@Nam3Iess4 ай бұрын
This is a work of art 👏
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Friend!
@Essential_OS4 ай бұрын
The one man army strikes AGAIN! Great job!❤❤🫡👍👍
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Friend!
@ahmedkhan-n3r5x4 ай бұрын
I am anxiously waiting for this masterpiece to hit the road ! And Damn , these latest edits look dope !!!! Keep them comin !
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Friend!
@FrankGraffagnino4 ай бұрын
one other tip... we've had equipment fail in space and ultimately the cause was contamination by a tiny conductive filament from the assembly process. SO... when you are cutting those super tiny copper filaments and they are dropping and shooting all over the place, do it far away from any electrical connectors or equipment! if even one of them happens to fall in a backshell or something where it can vibrate loose later or contaminate some isolation, it can be super destructive. All from a tiny tiny piece of wire. Best to just keep all those tiny wires away from your assembly and parts.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@devnol4 ай бұрын
Man, all those grommets and sheathes and endcaps on every crimp. I can barely remember to put heatshrink on my cables before soldering them together or terminating them, I can't imagine the aggravation of forgetting one of these and having to cut and do it all over again.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
I know right!?!
@jakestarboy4 ай бұрын
The new editing style looks really cool and better production
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Friend!
@robertlancaster54964 ай бұрын
Watch out for the wires etc near the rubber bump stop, if you can get the wires to the inside of the rubber block you should be fine.
@rangerpig83244 ай бұрын
Regarding the plates for the battery box. Consider using white paint marker or correct fluid to write numbers on both plates and numbers. So that anyone comes after has an easier time?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion
@krzysiej--92294 ай бұрын
I like the new transitions and video style.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks Friend!
@mmccon20074 ай бұрын
A couple things I was wondering about: Looks loke you routed HV cables between the axle tube and the bump stop. Not a good idea, cables will get smashed if the car hits a large bump. Also, the cables being used don't have an outer conductor? The ones I see used on the EV's I work on have an outer weave (like coaxial cable) that shields against EMI. Seems odd to not have that. I would also try to ensure you have enough clearance at the leaf spring, from fully compressed to fully extended. You have a lot of important stuff running right near it. Entertaining as always, thanks for sharing!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@michaelmaasen8724 ай бұрын
Really cool to watch, and great video!! Thanks! 😁
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Michael, you are the man! Thanks for the support!
@germanruiz35704 ай бұрын
Good work! Greetings from Spain.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@User-tt6ig4 ай бұрын
Well done. Sir🎉 I always learn from U❤
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that
@future-matze-354 ай бұрын
Great progress! Keep up the awesome work! 🚀
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@randycarter20012 ай бұрын
On old brake lines you're better off replacing if it's possible. You just don't know how good they are without pressure testing them. Simplest way for a DIY'er to know for sure is to replace. A line from an old commercial. "A car that won't start is not a problem, a car that won't stop is a BIG problem."
@rthomp034 ай бұрын
You made some excellent progress in this video, and the editing was very tight. I do have one concern though: I don't see how the leaf spring clearance will be enough. The back of that car was never designed for so much battery weight. In corners, it's going to flex and twist in addition to the normal spring compression, and I'd bet it'll cause interference with the cooling and power connections. I bet you could push with just your body weight and cause interference, to say nothing of the issues that would be caused by driving this on a windy road.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Definitely will do some testing
@Patriot34 ай бұрын
I just read the T-shirt, that's great.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
For sale on my store. Check the video description
@Patriot34 ай бұрын
@@ElectricSuperCar I don't see that shirt on here? Can you link me.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
teespring.com/stores/electric-supercar-store-2
@Patriot34 ай бұрын
Can you set the store up so the artwork is on the back of the shirts with the logo if there is one on the front left pocket area. Thanks
@danklucar35264 ай бұрын
At 26:20 (I think) and 27:40-ish it looked like there is an HV cable running under a bump stop? Ive been watching your vids for a while and love your work, and admissions when you mess up (especially as I always mess us on my projects, albeit with a LOT more cursing lol). I feel like its just the camera angle because the work I've seen you do has been phenomenal but just want to be sure... Thanks for your inspiring, entertaining, and informative content and best of luck on your conversion enterprise venture!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing it out! Cable is not in its final position but better to have someone mention then find out the hard way.
@newscoulomb37054 ай бұрын
Nice job. I'm going to have to do this soon myself, so wish me luck! 😬
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@lasersterling4 ай бұрын
Good work. I like wiring, but damn!🤣
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
I know... right!?!
@JustAnotherAsianGuy24 ай бұрын
i wish i was smart as you ..... i would make my own car ..... for real
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Go for it!
@BrazzaB14 ай бұрын
I feel like the coolant and HV lines are too close to the leaf spring - if you are cornering left then the spring will compress and will move inward slightly - it's not a straight up and down movement. Apart from that, it's good!
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Redesign is underway
@balikbayan214 ай бұрын
Why didn't the owner upgrade brakes and suspension if they are upgrading power?
@RealRickCox4 ай бұрын
Great progress! I had no idea how much wiring went into one of these builds. That stuff can't be cheap. How soon before we'll be seeing a road test?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
2 weeks 🤞
@nixter1nixter14 ай бұрын
Pro Tip: Use soldered connections whenever possible. For instance, consider the connector at 18:14. Heat up the metal part with a micro torch and feed solder into it until it doesn't draw anymore. You're using professional-quality crimpers, so your current method is fine. However, when you're working on your own vehicle and have the time, consider using techniques that are more time-consuming but yield better results. By "better results," I mean cooler running. When a wire is carrying near-maximum current, it tends to get hot right at the crimp point. You can verify this using a heat camera; the difference is significant. If you want to go nuts with it you can crimp it while the solder is still liquid, very dangerous as melted solder will squirt all over, but that crimped connection will be solid as can possibly be done as far as a low resistance connection goes. I discovered this long ago while using two heavy-gauge extension cords joined with crimped connectors to power a large window air conditioner. I moved the wire while it was running, and the connected section was very warm. I then soldered the wires at that point, and when I checked for heat, it was cold to the touch. All crimped connections suffer from heat when pulling a full load. This is because, at the microscopic scale, the connection between the two sections is just touching. However, when soldered, it behaves as if there are no microscopic gaps that the electrons have to jump over. A soldered connection is more like a continuous connection without any joins or gaps. I suspect that crimped connections in a computerized components like EV controllers can sometimes cause intermittent and hard to troubleshoot errors. Having said that nothing is perfect and rockets and fighter jets probably use crimped connections so take what I said in context with a grain of salt.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@bjcouche14 ай бұрын
One of the reasons that the automotive industry doesn't use soldered terminals is because when you solder a wire, solder wicks back into the wire under the insulation. The wire is now rigid and not flexible back that distance. With vibration and flexing in an automotive environment, the individual strands will start to break at that location and eventually you will start with a hot spot just behind the terminal. If the wire has low current draw, it may not get hot but you will eventually have a broken wire inside the insulation and an intermittent connection. If you can't get a proper crimp connection, then solder is the next best thing, but try to get a good crimp first.
@fladder14 ай бұрын
Couldn't you flip the rear battery box upside down?
@KerchumA2224 ай бұрын
It seems like the high voltage lines going to the the battery box are routed under the bump stop. I'm really interested to see what you do to try to make sure there is clearance along the entire suspension travel
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Redesign underway
@jamesray90094 ай бұрын
I really wish Ev conversion was as easy as going to summit and repowering a SBC
@Mrwouter12314 ай бұрын
arent the leafspring going to get higher when the car hits a bump?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Yep
@wasifsyed10854 ай бұрын
I dont like that battery box connector location, Also leaf springs with drum brakes for a ev. At the minimum relocate HV connection next to empty spot between wheel and differential. Put some insulation material for those HV junction covers under the car. Looks good otherwise.
@kristijan4724 ай бұрын
Maybe you should use gray wire tubes instead of orange, beacuse they are also fire resistant, which orange are not
@redrockroger4 ай бұрын
Noticed the electrical connectors on the back battery box are above the leaf springs, however, the video was taken of them when the weight was *off* the wheels. When car is lowered back down, will the leaf springs then be in the way? What about when the car encounters a speed bump?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Definitely going to do some testing
@password93844 ай бұрын
Algo
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
✌️
@ProfessorOzone4 ай бұрын
I'm sure I'm wrong here, but in the video, it looks like those connection stick over the top of the leaf spring, so that when the car is on the ground or hits a bump, the spring will shear them off. I'm guessing it's just the camera angle, but I wanted to point it out, just in case.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
We will definitely do some testing
@MerkDolf4 ай бұрын
⚡ 🏎 👌👍 🏎 ⚡
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
✌️
@EdDavenport-i1h4 ай бұрын
Hi! Coming along nicely! You have me seriously considering electrifying my Countach replica as I’m having difficulties with both engine and transaxle 😢 I’ll look for contact info
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Electricsupercar@gmail.com
@bruchpilotentv95994 ай бұрын
You are placing the CB for the Onboardcharger below it? You have to disassemble the batterybox to reach it?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
No
@bmc51084 ай бұрын
Will everything clear the rear leaf springs when they are all the way up and all the way down?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
We will check and maybe redesign
@memamu04 ай бұрын
Wouldn't the leaf springs with their travel just rip off the connectors when you drive over a bump?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
I will have to do thorough testing
@memamu04 ай бұрын
@@ElectricSuperCar looking forward to the testing and the results. :)
@DavidAlban-py1nfАй бұрын
Do you have a link for the HV Connectors? Are they Amphenol? Thx
@ElectricSuperCarАй бұрын
Yes these one were Amphenol
@MrFoxRobert4 ай бұрын
👋👍
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
✌️
@rbuschy4 ай бұрын
What did you print that cover out of? PLA might melt from the heat
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Shouldn't see much heat. This is a hi-temp filament, so I hope it is ok
@azorglub4 ай бұрын
Time to get a commercial work shop?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
That would be awesome! KZbin would have to be doing a lot better than it currently is.
@Smart2154 ай бұрын
I see that You are not using HV cable shirm, why ?
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
This is what came with the kit
@IanBoze4 ай бұрын
Do you have the file for your cover available anywhere? I have the same motor controller and would love to do the same treatment
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Yep. Send me an email Electricsupercar@gmail.com
@brandondelgado41534 ай бұрын
The brake connector looks like an AMP superseal connector. However it looks like you were using an Uninsulated crimper and unisulated terminals. thats why the terminals were deforming and the yellow seals got messed up. the amp superseal 1.5 terminals from TE are designed to nicely hold the boot without squishing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4aZcmpqmtx6fM0
@BartvandenDonk4 ай бұрын
I wouldn't try this at home. Seeing how complicated everything is. The tied spaces. Man this is almost impossible...
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Definitely challenging
@Oz11114 ай бұрын
surprised, you havent gotten a job with major car makers yet.
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
That would be awesome!
@Oz11114 ай бұрын
@@ElectricSuperCar you really should send your resume and link to your yt if you haven't done so. Probably can do some consulting gigs with them too.
@pablopicaro76494 ай бұрын
OEM is dramatically different than what this guy is doing
@Oz11114 ай бұрын
@@pablopicaro7649 I've built consumer products. He has worked in corporate. I'm sure he'd not only get a job but be successful. His experience speaks volumes. He can figure out how to design building cars at scale within budget. He doesn't need to know everything to be successful. He has shown he has growth mindset.
@bena4614 ай бұрын
YOU HIRED AN EDITOR!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ElectricSuperCar4 ай бұрын
Yay!
@bmc51084 ай бұрын
This is way to complicated 😮
@vahroom4 ай бұрын
take out the springs and replace them with real suspention