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I saw that this morning... I understand the need for action on climate change etc, but one of the main reasons I bought the Stag is because of the V8 and the sound, so not something I am willing to do.
Also no mention of the huge environmental costs of making the lithium batteries need to run them.
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I agree that the conversion of cars like Stags. Ferraris etc., seems to be a bit weird. The old Ferrari saying was that you buy a Ferrari engine and you get the bodywork free to go with it. I could be tempted if there were a market for converting something like a beloved family friend Audi A4 Avant or whatever to electric instead of the energy and materials needed to produce a new one.The answer isn't 42, it's 1/137
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There are lots of videos on youtube snd such of these conversions. makes fir hours of intrrestong viewing. tricky bit seems to be fabricating gearbox adsptor plate(if box left in-somtimes easier) . poeple also need to convert to elrctric power steering- another potential downside. agree with a stag i would think you've lost the csrs chsractor. But there is sn electric stag out there from memory. but there are so many others where it would suit. if i had the money and time i fancy comvetting a citroen DS.
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Originally posted by Robmsharp View PostI like the idea of converting a Stag to electric and if you miss the V8 growl, then a recording of said V8 played through a loud speaker will get it backThe answer isn't 42, it's 1/137
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I've been doing some rough calculations on the cost and dimensional requirements;
Electric motor & controller ~ £4K
Batteries ~ 1 @ 5.3KWh - for 75KWh therefore 18 are needed, Tesla Model S battery cost ~ £24K
Motor / gearbox adapter plate ~ £2K
Factor in the cost of buying and restoring a 1/2 decent Stag ~ £20K
Total cost circa £50K....and if that doesn't put you off, the killer is that one battery module weighs 26kg therefore 18 batteries = 468kg.
Assuming one decides to fit them in place of the petrol tank 18 batteries could fit in a custom made well below the boot floor.
The Stag's acceleration would be awesome but I suspect it might be a tad tail happy in the corners!
I love deadlines - I like the whooshing sound they make as they pass by!
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Originally posted by wilf View PostI simply cannot imagine removing a V8 and replacing that with a leccy motor - pure insanity.
Richard
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crikey some of you sound like leathery old goats.
I like the idea of lecky cars, immense torques and pennies to recharge, not without it's challenges but surely there are enough old stags to convert one or two?
This chap in Welsh Wales does some amazing stuff
At Electric Classic Cars we can source and build an electric classic to your specifications, or supply parts you'd need to convert your own car to electric.
Ickle classic car in cities would appear to be a no brainer for someone who needs wheels and wants to look a little different
I want to do one of these....
looks like great fun but oh dear no 15mpg any moreStags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loony
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Originally posted by Ritchie6 View Post
Aren't there plans in the pipeline that says that electric cars have to fitted with some sort of kit that makes a noise because it's said that they are dangerous because they are so quiet.
Richard
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Originally posted by Phil S View Posthow will electric cars cope with climate change and all the flooding? most IC engined cars can manage to ford water a foot deep, dont think electris will do so well, especially the cars with a drive motor on each wheel, perhaps a deep puddle will put pay to them
Longer reply says that the motors and batteries are IP66 or greater and most cars are suggested to use a 4" limit for wading with only taller vehicles such as 4x4 up to a foot.Last edited by djtaylor; 10 August 2019, 07:21.
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Originally posted by 022Dave View Post
Apparently it's those pesky cyclists in Yorkshire complaining; the quiet electric vehicles come up silently behind them, which doesn't give them time to bunch up...!
Richard
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