Re-using the Leaf's BMS wiring avoids the drawback of no additional bms plug. That is what I have done. Cor
> On Dec 14, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Cruisin via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > I have done many conversions using the Focus, as well as Leaf, Volt and Bosch > (13,16,Fiat500e) > > My favorite is the Volt since the module is 48vdc and a socket for the BMS. > Focus is good also as it comes in a 16vdc module. > Bosch seems to be the highest quality and comes in 48vdc modules with BMS > plug. > The Leaf is the worst and isn't recommended. Used cells are degraded much > more than > the others I have listed and difficult to install as they need serious > compressing. No BMS > socket, so each of the 2 cells on a module must be wired directly to cell. > > I sell and prefer new cells to avoid the degradation you will find in ALL > junk yard batteries. > > -- > View this message in context: > http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Ford-Focus-EV-battery-for-conversion-tp4684830p4684831.html > Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at > Nabble.com. > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)