Replaced amber lamps for LED bulbs – no more “fried eggs” – very reasonably priced ($6 on ebay shipped direct from Hong Kong!) – only problem was the flasher ran double speed because the clever electronic flasher “thinks” the lamp is blown because the current draw is too low.

Brought a new flasher relay from the “Zone of Auto” and with a small modification now blinks at the regular rate… I modified the R/C circuit with a pot so switch back and forth (if required). You can buy special LED flashers (for more money of course) – but five minutes and a soldering iron also works.

Found out the issue with the nearside running light – rotten fuse in S2 position, brought at a complete replacement set, the others are a bit crispy.

Replaced rear brake drums – need to adjust E-brake (not holding on steep hills…eeee)

Replaced all shock absorbers – much nicer ride now.

Added a aux output under the dash, to enable using 12v accessories.

Ordered two new contactors from evcomponents

These are the ~EV200 from Tyco, not the ~LEV200. There are several differences but the main one is the coil holding current only 125mA verses 1A for the LEV version.

It also includes a built in coil suppression diode.

New brake drums arrived, hopefully this will improve the E-brake situation 🙂

New shocks all around, the old one where creaking and not very happy.

Brought some Euro-style clear lens indicators, now I just need the stealth bulbs !

Also found some original VW smoked rear lens for the brake/reverse/indicator lens.

Spoke with site management at my office, and they are investigating power outlet so I can recharge at work!

Received certification from GEFA, so the Stealthbus is officially a ZEV and qualifies for the state and federal tax credits as well as for an AF (Alternative Fuel) tag.

Zero emission inspection… met with James Udi from GEFA.

Controller board – now available in aluminum!

Disassembled the MDF prototype and cut and drill the aluminum mounting board and reassembled.

Tags & Insurance – the StealthBus is ready for the highways. Have a regular style tag, and an appointment booked for early Monday for the inspection to get the special AFV tag.

Many thanks to my wonderful wife Mindy for the hard work on the legal side and getting all the paperwork in order.

Fixed the passenger side turn signal and brake lights – bad lamps easy fix.

Connected the monster charger and gave the pack it’s first charge.

Cool picture of the borg like charger lit up..

The ~PCF-30 is very easy to use and setup, I am very impressed with this charger.

Some battery math to get it set right:

|!State|!Per Battery|!Total|

|Equalization|14.4v|172.8v|

|Full charge|12.8v|153.6v|

|~50%|11.8v|141.6v|

|No charge|10.5|126v|

FIRST TEST DRIVE – WOO HOO!

New calipers fit nicely, these 4 piston racing brakes should control the electric beastie in the back!

Complete basic installation of the vacuum pump, need about 6 inches more vacuum hose and to install the control relay.

Mounted throttle, connected wiring to harness.

Bus enabled with original key and motor runs under full throttle control!

New rotors fitted, temporary steel brackets fabricated with plasma cutter, figured out rear brakes mounting.

Completed wiring for PACK VOLTS, AMPS, AUX VOLTS, all gauges operate correctly. Very cool – turn the key and 160v ready to go!