| [ Total Views: 665 | Total Replies: 13 | Thread Id: 49626 ] |
|
|
 VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on March 8th, 2006 at 06:27 PM |
|
|
12 volt conversion help
can someone point me in the right direction or explain to me wats needed to change a stock standard 6 volt car over to 12 volt. cant seem to find good
info on the net anywhere.
thanks
sam
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
handycam
Custom Title Time!
king of something
Posts: 1337
Threads: 61
Registered: October 24th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: launceston tas
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: ??????????????????????????
|
| posted on March 8th, 2006 at 08:14 PM |
|
|
so u do have something LOL
|
|
|
warb
Custom Title Time!
gimme some butter im on a roll.....
Posts: 1982
Threads: 118
Registered: May 6th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: ya mummas house.
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: ORR50M
|
| posted on March 8th, 2006 at 08:25 PM |
|
|
change globes and reg, can get away with a 6v starter on 12v, apprently (i have so far). if you have phores then they also will need attention, many
options there.
|
|
|
warb
Custom Title Time!
gimme some butter im on a roll.....
Posts: 1982
Threads: 118
Registered: May 6th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: ya mummas house.
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: ORR50M
|
| posted on March 8th, 2006 at 08:29 PM |
|
|
oh, and my wipers go real quick, mite wanna look at that to...
|
|
|
twoguns
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
simply aircooled
Posts: 4275
Threads: 226
Registered: November 7th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: city, sydney.
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Grey
Mood: simply cruizin'
|
| posted on March 8th, 2006 at 08:33 PM |
|
|
for semaphores you can use a dimmer switch from a later car to get the voltage right, or jsut get a resistor from your local auto electrician. 6v
starter will work on 12v no worries. certainly helps get your car started. wipers should get a resister also or they will fly across your glass with
little effect. as said above jsut change your globes and regulator and your cool. is sometimes good to jsut check your earths also.
[ Edited on 8/3/2006 by twoguns ]
Simply Cruzin'...
|
|
|
pod
A.k.a.: paul mrvw061
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
i`ve got to finish this thing one day
Posts: 4980
Threads: 145
Registered: December 28th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: campbelltown,nsw
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Yellow
Mood: could be better
|
| posted on March 8th, 2006 at 08:37 PM |
|
|
Dont you have to change the genny stand too 
[ Edited on 10-3-06 by pod ]
|
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on March 9th, 2006 at 07:32 AM |
|
|
so no need to rewire the whole thing ro anything?
thanks for the help guys
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
squizy
A.k.a.: Paul
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
Thinking about another dub...maybe
Posts: 4082
Threads: 243
Registered: December 17th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Thornleigh
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on March 9th, 2006 at 10:41 AM |
|
|
No Sam no need to do a full rewire. Make sure you're prepared for the first time that 6v starter spins with 12v. :P
|
|
|
oval TOFU
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Bitte, ein Bit!
Posts: 2946
Threads: 234
Registered: July 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Pt Cookie, Melburg
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Grey
Mood: :booM
|
| posted on March 9th, 2006 at 11:27 AM |
|
|
Yeh, all bulbs- headlights, parkers, indicators, dashlights, interior light, brakelights, licence plate light, (might even pay to get your headlight
reflectors re chomed too) wiper motor, coil, generator, regulator?, might as well get a new dizzy condensor, got an auto choke? check the V of that
too, and of course, a nice phat battery.
It'll be a good idea to test for voltage drop across the circuits that look old and crusty and replace the wiring to keep the current up..
[ Edited on 9-3-06 by oval TOFU ]
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
|
|
|
 Bizarre
Super Moderator
The artist formerly known as blue74l
Posts: 12780
Threads: 734
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Abbotsford, Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 9th, 2006 at 11:28 AM |
|
|
Sam
i will use less current
Power = Volts X amps
So for a 12 Watt globe a 6 volter will need 2 amps and a 12 volter 1 amp
the size of the wire is based on the amps it carries not the voltage
Futue te ipsum!!!
|
|
|
VWFOOL
Bishop of Volkswagenism
King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
Posts: 3436
Threads: 572
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle - Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: inspired yet?
|
| posted on March 9th, 2006 at 11:51 AM |
|
|
thanks again guys
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
One man's junk...
|
|
|
ctefeh
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 479
Threads: 30
Registered: April 23rd, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: SiddaKnee nowadayz
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: grimly determined
|
| posted on March 10th, 2006 at 09:01 AM |
|
|
This guy's site is worth a look
Vwfool,
From thesamba :
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/elec.htm
Enjoy
Ctefeh
|
|
|
matara
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1342
Threads: 255
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melrose Park, Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Grey
Mood: 356'd
|
| posted on March 10th, 2006 at 11:25 AM |
|
|
http://www.clubvw.org.au/archive_of_previous_stories_from.htm#From
|
|
|
jnr356
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 603
Threads: 33
Registered: January 17th, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Ost melburg
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: casual
|
| posted on March 10th, 2006 at 09:49 PM |
|
|
6 volt wiring is actually better(thicker)
use a resistor for the wipers(and fuel gauge)cheaper and easier
|
|
|
