1. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    The case and headers arrived today. :) The Evri driver mustn't have had his glasses on as he dropped it off at a neighbours door. Thankfully he took a photo of the parcel at the door and I was able to recognise the address. Anyway I have it now so no harm done. This is the complete kit now...
  2. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    I should have posted this link last time https://openinverter.org/wiki/ZombieVerter_VCU#Introducing:_the_%22ZombieVerter%22_VCU_-_a_general_purpose_EV_conversion_VCU.
  3. Alibro

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    I've seen the same issue with a blue Freelander. It seems the blue paint doesn't stick well to the undercoat for whatever reason.
  4. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    Do you think it was genuine? I've seen LR Time working on D3's but no idea how difficult it would be to electrify.
  5. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    Wimen!!!!! :oops: Now I know a little bit more about Savvycan and how to use it to take CAN dumps I could probably have a better chance of making an FL2 work without its ECU. The important thing is to get a CAN dump of the car running before the engine and ECU is removed so you can setup an...
  6. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    The Zombieverter is a board that was mainly designed to control OEM hardware like inverters/motors, heaters, chargers etc by sending the appropriate CAN signals and it's constantly being updated with new hardware being added to the menu's. It can also be used to control the dash but I'm not sure...
  7. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    Is that the same company that built computer keyboards 20 or 30 years ago? If so they've come on a bit. 😊
  8. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    Mine looks better. 🤣 This arrived today It's called a Zombieverter VCU (Vehicle Control Unit), designed by Damien Maguire and manufactured by JLC PCB. I thought I may have a few IC's to solder on but it seems to be complete, apart from headers for the Wemos WiFi Module and the main...
  9. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    My ac charger is in the old fuel filler hole. It gets used frequently and fits nicely so I'll keep it there. I've already made a bracket for the Chademo socket to bolt it to the inverter. Just needs a drop of paint. The leads for it are very short so it's handy to have it beside the HV...
  10. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    I can understand that mate, what he is saying is very relevant to me so I'm interested but his voice is very boring. I believe the VCU kit comes mostly complete but a few chips need soldering on but I'll report back when it arrives. If I'd paid 750 Euro I could have got it complete including box...
  11. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Freelander EV

    I decided to bite the bullet and ordered a Zombieverter kit to replace my VCU. https://www.evbmw.com/index.php/evbmw-webshop/vcu-boards This video is a little out of date but if you can stay awake long enough listening to Damiens voice it should explain what a Zombieverter is. It's a pity...
  12. Alibro

    Some diagnosis needed

    Amazing photo's, thanks for sharing. Have a great trip.
  13. Alibro

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    WOW! I need to get me one of them! 😁
  14. Alibro

    Freelander 1 Auto 1.8

    Probably down 4 or 5mpg.
  15. Alibro

    FL1 rims hitting brake calipers !!!

    Because these ones are cheap and easy. Proper spacers are made using high grade metal, are held on with nuts and have 5 new studs for the wheels but will set the wheels out 10 or 15mm.