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C5Alive General Category => Welcome To The Forum => Topic started by: Confused1 on 11, November, 2012 - 09:46:41

Title: Introduction
Post by: Confused1 on 11, November, 2012 - 09:46:41

Hello, I am a new member to the Forum, So thought it polite to put down a few words to introduce myself.

I am the proud owner of sinclairs Zeta I & Zeta II (though not too proud as both are woefully underpowered, & under engineered - In my opinion) I have also recently acquired a Zike aswell.

I have for many years had an interest in EV anf have hobbied with modifying & scratch building electric bikes, go karts, quad bikes, & electric motors - All somewhat basic using salvaged parts & lacking finesse (predominately lacking electronic speed control in favour of switches & big relays.

Now having a Zike (albeit one needing some work) has spurred me on to want a C5 more than ever (though having the space to work through one is a limitation). Getting a good Bodyshell / chassis (though would probably remake the chassis appeals to me & then fitting my own custom running gear (chain drive with modern technology non original motor, & aftermarket speed controller etc.

I hope the concept of marrying Sir Clives' concept & design with my own ideas isn't considered sacrilege in an effort to produce something partially bespoked, fast & reliable.

Anyway thats my introduction, I have learned a great deal in a short time by reading through older posts so I hope that when I take the plunge & start a C5 project I am equipped with just enough education to get me through.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Lancealot on 11, November, 2012 - 10:02:53

Hi and welcome to the forum. We are here to help, post some photos of your zike.

Lance

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Confused1 on 11, November, 2012 - 10:14:02

Hi thanks for your welcome.

The Zike is currently in bits in its own basket - I started working through it to discover it needs a control board (only discovered after replacing the blade fuse in the bottom bracket, which means a fully dismantling)

But gives me a chance to get everything immaculate so should be a really good Looking Zike when it goes back together. Assuming I can manage to find a replacement board.... so any leads on a replacement board would be appreciated.

Thankyou

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Lancealot on 11, November, 2012 - 10:35:52

Hi still show photos of the various stages - we like those type.

Lance

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: KarlG on 11, November, 2012 - 13:41:38

Another one to welcome you to the band.

I shouldn't worry about modding a c5 as being sacrilege, if it is there will be quite a few of members here who will be burned at the stake, including myself.  :o :o

Keep us informed about ideas and mods, maybe I can purloin one or two of them.  8)

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: radiomarty on 11, November, 2012 - 18:29:05

Welcome aboard looking forward to your projects - Marty

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Retro Andy on 17, November, 2012 - 08:51:21

Hello and welcome to the forum  :)

Retro Andy.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Dave.76 on 19, November, 2012 - 07:03:04

Welcome to the forum. They sound like interesting projects to me. Keep us posted please :).