Comments for Wayland's Words http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog Stories shared by John Wayland (aka Plasma Boy) Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:07:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on 3-26-06 Electric Nissan 240SX vs Modern Gas Performance Cars by Dave Hoffman http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=108&cpage=1#comment-43645 Dave Hoffman Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:07:21 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=108#comment-43645 How do I invest in this project? is there a plan to develop new cars and market them? How do I invest in this project? is there a plan to develop new cars and market them?

]]> Comment on 450 HP in 60 little Orange Boxes! by Philip Gallant http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=144&cpage=1#comment-39252 Philip Gallant Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:29:18 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=144#comment-39252 Wow this is amazing. I am new to this idea of electric cars, been doing some research and then stumbled on one of your videos for the white zombie and the project you have going. I am completely blown away. I am really curious in how all of this works. Is it really that much more expensive then tuning combustion engines?? I want an electric car and I want to teach people how it is possible. Can you show me the way of plasma boy and electricity? haha I know this all sounds pretty corny but Im only 20 and this looks like an amazing career!!! Wow this is amazing. I am new to this idea of electric cars, been doing some research and then stumbled on one of your videos for the white zombie and the project you have going. I am completely blown away. I am really curious in how all of this works. Is it really that much more expensive then tuning combustion engines?? I want an electric car and I want to teach people how it is possible. Can you show me the way of plasma boy and electricity? haha I know this all sounds pretty corny but Im only 20 and this looks like an amazing career!!!

]]> Comment on 11-8-05 Re: Those “low end” surplus starter generator kits that several people are selling by Rich M http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=47&cpage=1#comment-36253 Rich M Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:13:53 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=47#comment-36253 hey - I was considering doing the same thing - rolling classroom - when I inherited a 30v 200a starter motor and happen to have a dead 89 Isuzu p'up in the garage. I know it will be slow and possibly will burn everything up, but I figured, better to learn on $1000 project than a $10k investment - right, maybe?? Anyway, I moved from the Portland/Vancouver area and the west side was killer for hills. We don't have much of that here in KY. I just want to find a way to plug in my truck and drive my 40+ miles to work, with one big hill (yes you go up - but you also come back down) right in the middle. Would you suggest that 30v 200a motor at all for a test build for that drive? My brother also works for UPS up in Louisville and he told me that the jets he works on use 96kva starter motors. I was thinking maybe I would try and get my hands on one of those for my "cheap rolling classroom". Your thoughts? Also, I see people going clutchless - I know you wouldn't use it as much, but wouldn't you still need it on a long hill or something? Please let me know your response. I am so thankful there are guys like you putting out this kind of information. If I was still in Portland, I would be on your doorstep every weekend! Thanks rm from ky hey – I was considering doing the same thing – rolling classroom – when I inherited a 30v 200a starter motor and happen to have a dead 89 Isuzu p’up in the garage. I know it will be slow and possibly will burn everything up, but I figured, better to learn on $1000 project than a $10k investment – right, maybe??

Anyway, I moved from the Portland/Vancouver area and the west side was killer for hills. We don’t have much of that here in KY. I just want to find a way to plug in my truck and drive my 40+ miles to work, with one big hill (yes you go up – but you also come back down) right in the middle. Would you suggest that 30v 200a motor at all for a test build for that drive?

My brother also works for UPS up in Louisville and he told me that the jets he works on use 96kva starter motors. I was thinking maybe I would try and get my hands on one of those for my “cheap rolling classroom”. Your thoughts?

Also, I see people going clutchless – I know you wouldn’t use it as much, but wouldn’t you still need it on a long hill or something?

Please let me know your response. I am so thankful there are guys like you putting out this kind of information. If I was still in Portland, I would be on your doorstep every weekend!
Thanks
rm from ky

]]> Comment on 11-26-05 Forklift Battery Swapping…200+ Mile Range Sound Good? by Beth Forklift http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=56&cpage=1#comment-35561 Beth Forklift Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:32:00 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=56#comment-35561 This sounds really great, working in the field the batteries is a problem, but this would solve everything, great stuff This sounds really great, working in the field the batteries is a problem, but this would solve everything, great stuff

]]> Comment on Setting a Battery on Concrete Myth Answered by Gary Leventhal http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=158&cpage=1#comment-33080 Gary Leventhal Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:38:53 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=158#comment-33080 I’ve heard that it was true at one time when they did not design a derbies well at the bottom of the battery. And the plates would sit right on top of the base. Sounds plausible Thou I don’t know myself. I think the myth busters Idea might be good. Oh I just read David Nelsons post and I’ve also heard that. Maybe a combination of the two factors. I’ve heard that it was true at one time when they did not design a derbies well at the bottom of the battery. And the plates would sit right on top of the base.
Sounds plausible Thou I don’t know myself. I think the myth busters Idea might be good.

Oh I just read David Nelsons post and I’ve also heard that. Maybe a combination of the two factors.

]]> Comment on Re: Battery comparison by Phil http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=129&cpage=1#comment-30996 Phil Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:43:35 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=129#comment-30996 Hi John, do you have any experience with the new Exide Mega-cycle batteries specifically the XMC-31. I'm considering building my first EV and thought this would be a good choice (14 XMC-31 total weight about 1000lbs). I can't find very detail specifications on it, but it appears to have about a 15% greater energy density than the 34XCD. It has twice the total energy (@25 amp drain) per battery and weighs about 1.8X as much. It appears to deliver more power per battery based on the MCA but less per unit mass. The mass of the battery is quoted in various places at 69lbs and 72lbs in others. Exide claim twice the cycle-life compared to other deep cycle batteries but I can't find any detailed information/numbers on this important claim. I have written to Exide and I'm still waiting their reply on this. All the best. Phil. ps I'm probably responsible for half the hits on your Bluemeanie page ;-) Hi John, do you have any experience with the new Exide Mega-cycle batteries specifically the XMC-31. I’m considering building my first EV and thought this would be a good choice (14 XMC-31 total weight about 1000lbs). I can’t find very detail specifications on it, but it appears to have about a 15% greater energy density than the 34XCD. It has twice the total energy (@25 amp drain) per battery and weighs about 1.8X as much. It appears to deliver more power per battery based on the MCA but less per unit mass. The mass of the battery is quoted in various places at 69lbs and 72lbs in others. Exide claim twice the cycle-life compared to other deep cycle batteries but I can’t find any detailed information/numbers on this important claim. I have written to Exide and I’m still waiting their reply on this.
All the best. Phil.
ps I’m probably responsible for half the hits on your Bluemeanie page ;-)

]]> Comment on 4-8-06 AC vs DC by George Johnson http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=117&cpage=1#comment-30513 George Johnson Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:27:28 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=117#comment-30513 I am looking for a (Kit )for a/c system like you have described. No one that I have found has a complete Kit. I would build the kit from parts but I am having trouble finding everything online. I wish someone would list ( 1-Whatever ) the componets needed complete. A wiring diagram. This could be used for any car. I know computerized cars have to be fooled so the electronics can be used and the steering will not lock up(among other things),but I am strictly after the meat and potatoes. Can anyone help? Thanks George from Virginia,USA ;) I am looking for a (Kit )for a/c system like you have described. No one that I have found has a complete Kit. I would build the kit from parts but I am having trouble finding everything online. I wish someone would list ( 1-Whatever ) the componets needed complete. A wiring diagram. This could be used for any car. I know computerized cars have to be fooled so the electronics can be used and the steering will not lock up(among other things),but I am strictly after the meat and potatoes. Can anyone help? Thanks George from Virginia,USA ;)

]]> Comment on 9-9-05 Re: No Interest in Electric Drag Racing? by Edward Rousseau http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-30065 Edward Rousseau Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:43:32 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=20#comment-30065 Advancements in automotive performance, safety and comfort have always been best served by racing. Your EVLs are bleeding edge technology. Lead on. Advancements in automotive performance, safety and comfort have always
been best served by racing. Your EVLs are bleeding edge technology. Lead on.

]]> Comment on Re: Battery comparison by Clayton http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=129&cpage=1#comment-29793 Clayton Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:57 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=129#comment-29793 Hi Guys, I have a chemical back round not electric and am looking to put together a road going EV. Looking at DC, can you supplymewith the contact where I can source everything from? Hi Guys,

I have a chemical back round not electric and am looking to put together a road going EV. Looking at DC, can you supplymewith the contact where I can source everything from?

]]> Comment on 11s in ’07…Timing is Everything! (pt 2) by Mark Alan Effinger http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=159&cpage=1#comment-24936 Mark Alan Effinger Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:13 +0000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/blog/?p=159#comment-24936 Hey John, Congrats... I'm very excited to see you still cranking the brushes on the White Zombie. Let's connect in the coming weeks. I've recently launched an online media broadcast engine, and I'm looking for a few electric car "reality stories" to push into the most valuable places on the web. Your stories are always world-class. Let me know your thoughts. best, Mark Alan Effinger http://www.RichContent.com Hey John,

Congrats… I’m very excited to see you still cranking the brushes on the White Zombie.

Let’s connect in the coming weeks. I’ve recently launched an online media broadcast engine, and I’m looking for a few electric car “reality stories” to push into the most valuable places on the web.

Your stories are always world-class.

Let me know your thoughts.
best,
Mark Alan Effinger
http://www.RichContent.com

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