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I got a cool gauge pod in the mail today from New South Performance (www.newsouthperformance.com). The LinkPRO just barely fits in it. The pod is a piece of molded plastic that fits over the existing steering column console.

I finished wiring up my magic box today. It has 19 external connections. I tested the box with a battery and a meter and fixed a couple minor mistakes. All the leads are way too long. Once the box is … Continue reading →

An EV doesn’t need a heavy flywheel to smooth out the motion of the cylinders. Just about everyone in the Kick Gas Club has had their flywheel machined to reduce the weight. The starter ring is usually removed and any … Continue reading →

One of the first things I ordered was the adapter plate and hub hardware. I bought this from Carl Clark at evequipmentsupply.com. They custom made this set for my VW 02A CCM transmission.

Engine removal day was intense. The night before, I removed the grille and bumper assembly. I took out the condenser and radiator. This gave us a nice clear shot at the engine. I spent the previous two weeks putting ads … Continue reading →

This site is for documenting the conversion of my 1995 VW Jetta to an electric vehicle. The project is being done with Mr. Q and the Kick Gas Club (http://kick-gas-club-electric-conversions.com/).

I spent about a month looking for a Jetta to convert. I chose a Jetta for a few reasons: I owned a 1997 Jetta from 1997-2005. I knew it was a car I would be comfortable in. The Jetta has … Continue reading →