The idea of running a single Warp 11HV was ruled out after I contacted George of Netgain Motors, and he advised me to stay away if I were to use direct drive. From what I have heard, direct drive delivers no significant advantages over a transmission, especially when using a 50 pound 2 speed tranny. In order to achieve the highest efficiency possible, I will have to use a transmission.
Another factor that helped sway me from the idea of using the 11HV was the implementation of a smaller armature coil, relative to the regular non-HV 11. This was imperative in order to achieve higher RPM's. Unfortunately, with every reaction there is an equal or opposite reaction, and in this case it results in less torque from 0 rpm.
Based on these findings, I have decided to run a more 'John Metric' style of car, utilizing dual 9" motors, with a small transmission at the end. Hopefully this will supply me with enough power to zoom from 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. My only concern with running dual motors is the increased length, which I hope will fit in the transmission tunnel underneath the car.
On another note, Netgain is planning to release new revisions to their motor line ups, which means that I may have to wait a little longer than anticipated to receive my motors.
The job was going smoothly, until it came time to remove the wheels, at which point I was stumped to find out there was a unique lock nut on each rim.
Only Honda will have this key, so come the business week, I will venture out to purchase a graciously overprice piece of steel the size of a big toe. I am not in much of a hurry to disassemble the car, since I know that there will be unbearably long lead times for my parts, which I hope to soon place an order for.
