@@robertamoyaw1979 Tesla small drive unit about $10,000, add batteries &26,000, some odds and ends $4,000. It weighs about 300 pounds more than the original curb weight. I have now idea of the top speed but it gets sketchy about 75 mph.
No they just don't provide him enough of an outlet for THAT HUGE amount of energy. Either that or he actually loves his job. Who knows. We dont. He does lol
Interesting video but the high energy presentation made it hard to glean the relevant data. I got that the conversion uses a small Tesla drive unit and about 12 Tesla Smart Car battery modules (I think) but I would have liked to know about the controller.
This was not easy to get through; the guy has more than just a few screws loose, but it was worth it to see the car. “The Thing” is not a very structurally sound vehicle (read that as four-wheeled death trap if you hit anything bigger than a butterfly while driving it). Even so, this would be my daughter’s dream car and I’m sure she’d like it even more with the conversion to an EV.
@@danbradley7176 About 250 hp, just like in the Tesla. We are testing the range and hoping for 100-120 miles per charge. We used the complete small Tesla drive unit and it has a single speed transmission. The Thing now weighs 300 pounds more the original curb weight.
Please do a build video on this type of conversion. Also, it would be great if you made this a kit like the other VW conversion kits (sans drive unit and batteries, but with all the other parts needed).
I just dont get it. I've been following you guys for years, you make the coolest things, do good videos and are obviously good at editing videos. Whats up!! I see channels like Matts Offroad recovery gain lots of subscribers fast . . Keep at it guys, I can't wait to start an EV conversion as soon as I win a lottery! Any chance you guys have a MR2 (ZZW30) ev conversion video lying around?
Spicer clearly watched too many Pee Wee Herman videos while on magic mushrooms. While he was still in elementary school. And he was the only kid in elementary who wore a Grateful Dead Tshirt because he had been to their concerts and listened to all their albums. First class conversion as always. Keep up the great work!
Grandpa clown is fun for 5 secs but plz consider someone we don't need English subtitles for--his koolaid is eww-aid, lets get real: more facts than clown fun
If you ever wondered, what it would sound like if Kermit the Frog was a very talented EV systems technician, and he also did way too much cocaine, well now you know. ;). Absolutely gorgeous car 0 I am extremely jealous
Oh my God find a Nissan cube...... And fricken convert it. Please if you find any sign cube I would love to see a video of you guys converting it and then doing a clean burnout with it as an all wheel drive beast with at least 50 mi of range
And when you do this can you please do a tutorial on the cooling system because if it's not air-cooled I would love to know how you did it. And how the cooling system works
@@Hybridroodragon a Nissan Cube is too new for EV West to be interested in converting. The cooling system is built out of Tesla coolant pumps and a motorcycle radiator.
I just shook my head - he's a little over the top :)
A bit less sugar in the coffee next time... 😁
Good Lord. That guy is off his meds😬
Cool car👍
I think he’s on just the right kind of meds
This looks like a fantastic car. You just need someone else to present it to the world.
Less coffee before going in front of the camera me thinks.
I'd love some of that smoke he had :-)
Funny EV take, great job!
i dont think these cars produce smoke normally ;)
@@kossmonaut 😉👍
This guy! 🤠
I wish he gave us more info as to convert costs........😃
Sorry , conversion costs, weight comparism before n after n top speed....
@@robertamoyaw1979 Tesla small drive unit about $10,000, add batteries &26,000, some odds and ends $4,000. It weighs about 300 pounds more than the original curb weight. I have now idea of the top speed but it gets sketchy about 75 mph.
@@christopherspicer9341 thanks Dude , thats very good info 🤠
Did you guys have this feller lockup in the basement to long or not long enough? 🤔
No they just don't provide him enough of an outlet for THAT HUGE amount of energy. Either that or he actually loves his job. Who knows. We dont. He does lol
Funny grandpa
Interesting video but the high energy presentation made it hard to glean the relevant data. I got that the conversion uses a small Tesla drive unit and about 12 Tesla Smart Car battery modules (I think) but I would have liked to know about the controller.
Replacement inverter control board from Zero EV in the UK.
Left AND right blinkers. Impressive.
This was not easy to get through; the guy has more than just a few screws loose, but it was worth it to see the car. “The Thing” is not a very structurally sound vehicle (read that as four-wheeled death trap if you hit anything bigger than a butterfly while driving it). Even so, this would be my daughter’s dream car and I’m sure she’d like it even more with the conversion to an EV.
Yup that’s my car, good to see you did something cool with it!
Over the top animation. Or too many acid trips.
Is that you Uncle Rick.
Hey Santa Claus, I want one for Xmas! Don't make a racket when you've coming up the drive way!
The small drive unit is from the front of the model S? You don’t have those on your parts list, axles? He needs less coffee.
No, the small Tesla drive unit is from the rear of the less powerful S models. A front drive is a whole different drive unit.
@@christopherspicer9341 Still not on your internet wall of parts.
I've loved VW Things since I first saw one in the 80s. Amazing conversion.
What does the drive unit output and how much power do you get at the wheel?
Is it a single gear transmission for drive?
Yes, I'd like to hear see the specs too. Cool conversion but what sort of power, weight, and range do you get from it?
@@danbradley7176 About 250 hp, just like in the Tesla. We are testing the range and hoping for 100-120 miles per charge. We used the complete small Tesla drive unit and it has a single speed transmission. The Thing now weighs 300 pounds more the original curb weight.
Please do a build video on this type of conversion. Also, it would be great if you made this a kit like the other VW conversion kits (sans drive unit and batteries, but with all the other parts needed).
That brings a smile to my face. I can relate.
This man has grandpa energy! So good!
I like this Thing the color is awesome.
just some of the weirdest car youtube videos ive ever seen
atleast yall seem super innovative
good vid, good presentation, i only missed a drive, but apparently it's not so easy because of legal things.
Love it Chris. Thanks ahh!
Hey Spicer! Ignore all the boring unimaginative folk and you do you! I Loved it!!! Classic Spicer!
I'll have whatever he's on please. Oh and nice conversion
Thanks for providing things like range and cost to build … both would be nice to know !
Well I’ll tell you what if you give that a 250 mile range I’ll let you go ahead and give it to me😊
Cool looking conversion. Would have enjoyed more information and a longer test drive. Presentation was too spicy for my tastes.
Nice to see EV West employing mentally handicapped people. Just like the people at the entrance to Walmart.
Looks so pretty !
Spicer for President🎉
I just dont get it. I've been following you guys for years, you make the coolest things, do good videos and are obviously good at editing videos. Whats up!! I see channels like Matts Offroad recovery gain lots of subscribers fast . . Keep at it guys, I can't wait to start an EV conversion as soon as I win a lottery! Any chance you guys have a MR2 (ZZW30) ev conversion video lying around?
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whats ya take fir it???
Awesome job !!! Awesome presentation!!!!
Lovely car lovely colour
Spicer clearly watched too many Pee Wee Herman videos while on magic mushrooms. While he was still in elementary school. And he was the only kid in elementary who wore a Grateful Dead Tshirt because he had been to their concerts and listened to all their albums. First class conversion as always. Keep up the great work!
Loved the Thing. I appreciate the presenters excitement, but way too much crazy-clown energy.
Grandpa clown is fun for 5 secs but plz consider someone we don't need English subtitles for--his koolaid is eww-aid, lets get real: more facts than clown fun
Incredible conversion. Funny presentation, why not. Thanks for the video
Damn nice!!!!
Get this man a double cappuccino immediately! (Oh, yeah & the car is very nice...!)
This video is summed up from 6:04 to 6:05…
Turned sound off
or a Kubelwagen's nephew as it were... but I digress. 0~o It would appear someone's been into the sugar reserves it would seem...
If you ever wondered, what it would sound like if Kermit the Frog was a very talented EV systems technician, and he also did way too much cocaine, well now you know. ;). Absolutely gorgeous car 0 I am extremely jealous
This guy is what they call a J CAT
Oh my God find a Nissan cube...... And fricken convert it. Please if you find any sign cube I would love to see a video of you guys converting it and then doing a clean burnout with it as an all wheel drive beast with at least 50 mi of range
And when you do this can you please do a tutorial on the cooling system because if it's not air-cooled I would love to know how you did it. And how the cooling system works
@@Hybridroodragon a Nissan Cube is too new for EV West to be interested in converting. The cooling system is built out of Tesla coolant pumps and a motorcycle radiator.
Man I really wanted to watch this video but the annoyance factor is way off the charts!
I WANT!
One of the most annoying presentations ever.
I want a thing......
How did Spicer get pardoned by the President again?.......
The correct name in German would be "Kübelwagen"
Old guy acts like a little exited girl
What type of drugs do they use at EV West?
Obnoxious
*SMALL TESLA DRIVE UNIT*
eccentricity is diversity too. :0
That boy is so buzzzzzzed
Low medium and high guess which one l am 😅
❤🎉😍🙏👍🙂
Don't do drugs Santa!!
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.
Awesome conversion thing - funny presenter thing
Quoting Pink Floyd, "da lunatic is in my head..." 🤣👍
Now do the video without the drugs
LOL
Pain to my ears
Extremely annoying
Does he think his funny..??
Stop screaming
annoying
전기차 변환이 저래 되는구나. 우리도 전기배터리 업체도 있으니 할 수 있다면 좋겠다.
Stop making "music" videos ! Make Electric Car videos !