My G8 project
 

So last September I picked this G8 up for $750.
It did not run. Batteries were dead but the owner said he tried batteries and it still didn't work. After I vesting in a solenoid and putting some half dead batteries I had laying g around I got it running.
I decided I wanted a roof and paint. So I built a solar panel roof which charges the cart with 8 amps in the sun. I also added a bunch of bling like a rear seat which was tricky because at some point someone swapped the body with a G14.
I added an overhead console to house my light switches and the battery touchscreen interface for my DIY 90ah lifepo4 48v battery pack. I tried a number of used controlle
Rs before settling on a 500a curtis clone I programmed to my liking using a serial adapter and directions from a you tube video.
There's lots of room under the seat now for the beer cooler since this will be a campground cart. I took it for a spin today and made adjustments to the throttle response to my liking.
I still need to install the rear speakers but so far I'm pretty happy with it. I'm afraid to do all the math but I think I have close to 3 grand in it now.
Anyway here's some pics. The top speed is 20mph on the new speedometer. It was 14 with the 36v setup and stock wheels.

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Sorry about the sideways pictures.. they are the correct orientation on my phone but for some reason this forum doesn't keep them that way when uploading.

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If you crop and save the pics (even slightly) they stay put...IDK why.
Looking good. Nice Vette too :thumbup:

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Here's some pics of the overhead console and battery interface the battery has completed a full cycle yet so the usage and percentages are off.

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Thanks for the info and compliments.. the vette has also been a project for me. I bought it trashed for $2700 about 10 years ago.

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Forgot the pics from when I bought it.
I am still on the fence about the tires.. I went with 20" tires for battery mileage but 22's would have looked better.

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How’s that DIY lithium pack doing? Getting ready to order the same cells from AliExpress.

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Well as pictured above its done and in the cart Ive done some driving around and everything works great so far but Until the campground opens I cant really do any extensive range testing to see how long the battery actually lasts.

I did do some charge testing the other day and it does charge off the solar roof with over 5 amps.

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Hey Augie, what model solar panel is that?

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Solaria 355w I believe