My mistake: I understand that Ron Huch is working on a web site, but the site I linked to is Environmental Motors' site, not *Phoenix* Environmental Motors. I...
Just a little update on those LED voltmeters I ordered from Circuit Specialists (CX-102A model), I ended up frying the voltmeters when I connected three of...
August 25, 2003 Michael Hiltzik: Golden State Feathers Fly in Hollister After Sparrow's Nose Dive August 25, 2003 CALIFORNIA HOLLISTER CA AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY...
Interesting. I don't know whether I read anything actually written by either Cone or dos Remedios in reference to the Corbin thing. I seem to recall most of...
... by ... Could we just let this drop? The merits or demerits of claims by the Hannigans, one newspaper or another really have nothing to do with keeping our...
Firefly (#164) now has a new home. Admittedly, the poor thing isn't working currently. (remember, it had one of the "brake line short to battery" fires.) I'm...
The speedometer of a sparrow does not operate from the time of purchase. When it inspects, the speedometer is not out of order. The sensor code is connected to...
... In older Sparrows the speed sensor is in the right wheel well. In newer Sparrows with a Kilovac Controller the speed sensor is on the motor. Please look at...
Davide, Thanks for your reply. I was able to get #163 inspected today--without specs. #163 is now the first Sparrow to be titled, registered, and licensed in...
I finally finished my dual head connectors. Took quite a bit of grinding with the dremel but they came out great. If anyone is doing a conversion to Exide,...
I asked the same question last March when I installed Ed's regs. Bottom line I think his answer was yes (e.g., equalize everytime because they protect the...
Charlie, Congratulations and I hope you enjoy the Sparrow. How many states now have Sparrows in them? Anyone Know? Todd #334 Electric Wheels In Motion ...
I simply remove my seat during charging which gives very good cooling. i do not keep it screwed in so it is easy to lift out. works well when charging at home...
... 2003 but I didn't put Ed's reg's on until the 2000 mile mark which I think contributed to my lower than expected pack mileage. [snip] It had a higher than...
... Not true - I got ~8500 miles on my first pack (Optima Blue Tops, equalize every time, discharged to near-death twice in my newbie phase). I'm close to 4000...
... I broke 15K miles on my sparrow this week. 5K on this pack, 110v charger and EdAng regs. My commute is 23m, typical discharge is 20AH, resting voltage (at...
Greetings, I just signed up to join this group, although I have lurked on this group for a long while. I've decided it's time for me to buy a Sparrow and join...
... The Sparrow batteries can be arranged in one of two ways: In the old way, which makes more sense electrically, the BRB disconnects the positive of the...
Hey there. I'm in Newport Beach, CA and was wondering if there were any Sparrows down my way? I'd really like to see one, and talk to an owner before I buy...
Well, the subject line pretty much says it all. I've contacted a few sellers, but the cars are usually sold. Any ideas on where to look besides ebay? Thanks!...
We may never know what the condition of the batteries were that Corbin installed in our cars. My OEM pack delivered 850 miles, and my first replacement...
... few ... look ... My blue Sparrow is still for sale. I have a serious buyer that is in the process of checking out details of shipping to Puerto Rico, but...
I am at the 5925 mile mark with the first pack. I also have the 110V charger. I equalize every couple of weeks and try not to charge longer than 2 hours at a...
