Project : Purple Princess Pontiac

[JustinG]

Batteries came a day early, so we had her maiden voyage. Kid was somewhat shocked at the speed, but then proceeded to do burnouts and top speed runs.

I was able to utilize the existing battery holder. This helped because it looks cleaner and already has an integrated 40amp fuse which is necessary even at 12volts.



I modified the wiring in order to run the 12v and 6v batteries in series giving 18v.

Thought I had some 10AWG black wire but didn't, so just used some black heat shrink to mark my - wire coming from the 12v to the 6v battery.




I added some connectors to create a loop in order to just utilize the 12v battery if we wanted.





Used some styrofoam from the battery packaging to help secure the 6volt battery.

Already has a sweet AM radio.

So.....Had would be more appropriate.

I forgot about the radio, so when I flipped the switch, I smelled the lovely smell of burning electronics and saw a small puff. Quickly turned it off and disconnected the battery to investigate. Pulled the radio apart and found this.


TOO MUCH JUICE, I forgot about downing the voltage. A voltage regulator to step it down from 18v to 12v is coming with the Lights in order to keep them from frying.


But hey, she had fun...

Videos on my FB and IG.

Lights should be here tomorrow, updates coming after.