“If at first it doesn’t fit, cut something until it does…”

Finally, we had the money for the motor and the controller. We ordered it the moment we had the money, because something always pops up when we have any money in the bank. Be it tires, car repair, vet bills, something, anything. And sure enough, having just ordered the motor and stuff about a week ago, Tamera lost a crown on her tooth, and we all know how much dental work can cost. We were both very glad for having already ordered the parts, because we most likely would have put it off. Moral of the story - NEVER put it off, there is always something that will try to hold you back…always, always keep pushing forward no matter what!

I ordered the following: WarP 9 DC motor, 156v Z1K Controller, liquid cooling kit, Hall effect pedal, Zolox speed sensor, 500A fuse and a strut-N-Rod Plus. They threw in a free speed senor mount. Everything but the motor and the controller came in on the 28th of November.

In my head, the pedal fit perfectly, in reality, it did not. I had to modify the body of the car a bit where it needed to go. The main problem was that the steering column ran right where I need the pedal. I went with the controller with the Hall Effect pedal option and got a Hall Effect pedal, because using the original pedal with the controller would have required the use of cables. This car did not originally use any cables so I would have had to set all that up. I figured it would be easier not doing so. After an entire day of cutting, grinding and welding, while, I don’t really think it ended up being any easier, I am glad I went the route I did. In the end, we are both happy with the placement and feel of the new pedal.

Goodies Acquired:
Air compressor
Air tool set
Mig Welder
Drop light
Garage heater