Recent content by uHu

Just go OVMS right away. A bit "technical", but surpasses My Leaf, Nissan Connect and LeafSpy in speed and function.

Wishes: 1 - More modern cells with less need for cooling. 2 - OVMS-compatibility. (As the Nissan Connect is outdated, OVMS is the way forward - and it also replaces LeafSpy) 3 - About 30 - 40 kWh capacity, for under 6 k € 4 - Choice of a rebuild kit (cells and any other HW), or a complete...

Ditto. I used an oil bottle with an extendable "straw". A piece of hosepipe integrated in the lid -- Just pull it out, insert in the hole and squeeze the bottle. Since I found that type of oil bottles, I've been using them on all kinds of gearboxes and differentials. No spill, and easy to fit a...

From the FSM: Edition: September 2011 Revision: June 2014 Publication No. SM2E-1ZE0U0

Great build - good idea. How big a battery can you fit in to support that winch?

Compared to what I see on ICE cars, that looks very normal. Does "all front suspension components" include the upper strut bearings? Otherwise, I see that even the tiniest wear on the stabilizer links make a lot of noise.

Thanks for the caution, @Dala . Can you elaborate? Are you suspecting that the BMS will not handle the cells well, and that there is a danger there? Is there a better way to get 40 to 50 kwh?