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Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 04-09-2015, 11:05 PM
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Posted By ARti
Yeah, Depth of Discharge vs. Charge Cycle life is...

Yeah, Depth of Discharge vs. Charge Cycle life is an issue. In general, it's best to only deplete lead acids to 50% or at most 80%. There's a tremendous drop off in the number of charge cycles if...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 04-09-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,180
Posted By ARti
With my current setup (AGM lead acid batteries),...

With my current setup (AGM lead acid batteries), my comfortable range was 20-25 miles. My recharge time, with my 1500W on board charger, was 4-5 hours at 220VAC or 8-10 hours at 110VAC. The charge...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 04-09-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,180
Posted By ARti
The torque is great. At full current (500A), the...

The torque is great. At full current (500A), the motor generates around 100 FtLbs which is very similar to the four cylinder at peak torque I think. The nice thing is that it's full torque at all...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 04-09-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,180
Posted By ARti
Thanks! Here's a couple of pics from the front...

Thanks! Here's a couple of pics from the front end.
The Lower level shows the motor itself, mounted to the existing motor mounts. You can also see the vacuum pump (for brake boost) in the top...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 04-09-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,180
Posted By ARti
97 Silver ti Sport Trim: Rolling Chassis

Converted 318ti to all electric. ODO ~209k. Silver with Black Leather/Grey Fabric Insert seating.
Drivetrain complete from flywheel back (Flywheel, Clutch, ZF 5-speed, dif etc.)
Nothing Internal...
Forum: Cars for Sale 04-09-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,330
Posted By ARti
Price Reduced: $4000 for Electric Vehicle conversion (1997 318ti)

Still for sale. Make me an offer!
Forum: Cars for Sale 03-07-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,330
Posted By ARti
Electric Conversion: 97 318ti with M trim

Very fun, great looking, great driving, smooth running conversion EV.
All Mech/Steel work performed by professional fabrication team. All conversion wiring performed by former industrial PLC &...
Forum: Electrical 03-19-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By ARti
It's ALIVE!

I had the first test drives yesterday. It's quick. It's not V8 quick, and it might've been quicker if I'd taken the clutch and flywheel out, but it's still pleasantly quick.

Still a few bugs to...
Forum: Electrical 02-17-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By ARti
By the way, Here's a link to my first test of the...

By the way, Here's a link to my first test of the control wiring.
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Forum: Electrical 02-17-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By ARti
Vielen Dank! That helps immensely. With that...

Vielen Dank!
That helps immensely. With that depth of knowledge, you're a handy guy to know.

Yes, at some point, I do intend to electrify the fuel gauge. I've got a pack voltmeter in the...
Forum: Electrical 02-15-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By ARti
How many Tach pulses/rev?

Quick question: What drives the tach on a '97 4cyl 318ti? Is it a toothed wheel and sensor somewhere (meaning multiple pulses/rev) or is it a sensor on one of the spark plug wires (meaning one...
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-21-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,487
Posted By ARti
Electric 318ti update & question

uhm, yes, I'm still out here. Thanks for the note PN
Getting close to charging and rolling. I've got a question for you guys though:
Now that I've added 960 lbs of batteries, it's quite the...
Forum: US and North America 01-23-2009, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,929
Posted By ARti
By the way, I have a blog going on the conversion...

By the way, I have a blog going on the conversion to electric: http://mpkwh.blogspot.com/

Comments welcome
Forum: US and North America 01-23-2009, 04:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,929
Posted By ARti
Engine & stuff sold locally. Thanks for the...

Engine & stuff sold locally. Thanks for the interest
Forum: US and North America 01-12-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By ARti
I've got an M44 engine I just pulled out of my...

I've got an M44 engine I just pulled out of my '97 ti. It ran great, smooth and strong. I pulled it because I'm converting to electric, not because of any issues with the engine or other ICE...
Forum: US and North America 01-12-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,929
Posted By ARti
FS: 97 318ti engine & parts

For Sale: 4cylinder M44 engine from 1997 BMW 318ti. Ran smoothly and strong (until removed...). 207,000 miles prior to removal. Well maintained by BMW/MB mechanic.

Listed on Craig's list for $400,...
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