Mounting the Motor
Tesla motor, axles, and batteries have arrived. Unlike Paul, who is using the large Tesla motor, I have opted for the small rear drive motor. My goal is 300 hp and 200 miles of range. Not the 450 hp Paul is shooting for. 300 seems like plenty to me, given the stiffness (lack thereof) of our skinny pillared unibodies. Plus, the small motor sheds 100 pounds vs the large motor and is physically smaller, allowing more battery placement flexibility. Tesla Model S drive unit and axles. I only need the inner CVs from the axles as they are much too long for the narrower BMW Like Christmas, 14 Tesla Model S battery modules, packed in foam The Tesla batteries are temporarily stored in a wooden rack The packing foam is useful for testing fitment of the batteries This first step in getting the drive unit into the car is to re-enforce the rear of the car to support it and provide the necessary mounting points. Plenty of space to work with now Strengthen those wheel tubs as much as possible We made