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by Richard B
Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Wanted to Buy
Topic: WTB 2 Speed Auto SS80V, SS40T, Alto
Replies: 0
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WTB 2 Speed Auto SS80V, SS40T, Alto

Looking for a working 2 speed auto and gear shifter/selector etc, needed for SS80V electric conversion. In Adelaide would be amazing but willing to explore all options.

Thanks
by Richard B
Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manual to auto gearbox for electric conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 10673

Re: Manual to auto gearbox for electric conversion

Thanks Brayden, I downloaded the auto trans manual for SS40T and it seems like the shift, kick down etc is all electronic. Sevcon controller I use has multiple analogue outputs so it is possible that I could map an output to control solenoid and also an aux pump if necessary. Definitely worth some m...
by Richard B
Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manual to auto gearbox for electric conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 10673

Re: Manual to auto gearbox for electric conversion

Thanks for the info on which transmission would fit. Re manual vs auto in EV - You're absolutely right, conventional wisdom is that manual is the way to go for the reasons you suggest. Original conversion was exactly that. Clutch removed, used 3rd and 4th gear, worked fine. Have an AC motor now whic...
by Richard B
Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manual to auto gearbox for electric conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 10673

Manual to auto gearbox for electric conversion

Hi, I'm after a bit of wisdom on replacing a manual gearbox with an auto in an SS80V. The interesting bit is that the car is an electric conversion. Originally an F8B motor according to plate. See details on conversion here  if interested. Reason for the swap is that the manual box just sprung a big...