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This week's video review will be fun. 😀

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Why you not working, Mr Leaf motor? 🤔

It's gotta be something simple, I just need a spare day to figure it out. Work's crazy busy but I'm arranging to have a Sunday off in 2 weeks from now. Also, should have my new driveshafts any day now. We're so close. 🤞

#electric car conversion #cars #electric car #classic cars #electric vehicles #new zealand #electric cars #old cars

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Well, it's that time again! After a week's effort, I have another EV review video for your pleasure: https://youtu.be/SNNtyUomTSE This one is the Omoda E5: maybe the best value EV available in NZ today, starting at $48k with 430km range + HEAPS of toys. It has a scary quirk tho… 😬

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Here's a blast from 2008! This is my first electric car conversion in action!

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Just poured 4 hours into the editing next EV conversion video and it's coming along. About 50% done now.

Gonna be a crazy week so no more Allegro work until next weekend unfortunately, when I'm HOPING to figure out why on earth the electric motor's not starting.

#electric cars #classic cars #electric car conversion

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Got a few questions today about the Nissan Leaf motor installed into my Austin Allegro and I realised quite a few folks haven't watched the install video. It's a fun watch and it's quite satisfying:

#cars #electric cars #Youtube

[kiwiev]

Good news: I heard back from the fabricator and my driveshafts should be finished in about a week! Next step is to figure out why the Nissan Leaf motor isn't starting. 🤔

#electric car conversion

[kiwiev]

That's impressive. This manufacturer employs a complicated robotic system to test wear & tear on the vehicle's suspension system by painstakingly recreating the effects of New Zealand roads.

#new zealand

[kiwiev]

Well, that time has come. A week of effort has culminated in a video. Now it's up to those few who are lucky enough to see this post on this website and Mr Alfred Gorithm, who ultimately determines my fate. Wish me luck. Image

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[kiwiev]

Will be interesting to see if my Volvo EX30 video flops when it drops.

The problem is, cars which have quirks & flaws make for really interesting viewing, but this car is very... normal? It's all very sensible and grown up. It feels quite Swedish.

#new zealand #sweden

[kiwiev]

During the 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘱 on the main street of Te Kuiti, a posse broke into the local booze shop. According to one employee, they didn't break anything, but they shat everywhere.

#new zealand

[kiwiev]

Got good news & bad news. Despite our efforts, we just couldn't quite figure out how to get the motor powered up. We were able to talk to the VCM though. But all work has to stop for a week as I have two big videos to produce immediately. Many long days ahead. I'm tired. 😞

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Bob the builder has arrived. Let's see if we can't figure out this Nissan Leaf motor together. Two minds and all that.

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Arrrgh. Many hours later, it doesn't power up. Not sure if I have a wiring problem, a VCM problem or a Nissan Leaf motor problem. Running out of time and energy now so I might have to tackle this tomorrow after work. God only knows what the problem is. *sad kiwi noises*

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Making some progress! Getting awfully close to turning on the Nissan Leaf motor in this 1977 car!

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You know you're old when you see big celebrity headlines and have no idea who anyone is. I'm gonna make a cuppa, put on some 80s new wave and work in the garage now. 😂

#i'm old #getting old #gen x

[kiwiev]

Progress is slow, but we're getting there. Planning on having the wheels spinning on electric power this month. 🤞

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