Tesla Swap Plymouth SURPRISES 700HP Turbo Dodge Dart! (He Built his Own EV Muscle Car)
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2022
- On this episode we feature Kevin's 1972 Plymouth Satellite "Electrollite" that is tesla powered using Model S ludicrous powertrain. This one may be hard for some to swallow, a lot of people will argue that he ruined this beautiful classic American muscle car. We were skeptical at first, but after meeting Kevin and learning about his story we couldn't help but love the build. Kudos to Kevin for building this incredibly clean tire killer!
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A build like this in 1 year & a half with no electrical engineering background? I'm impressed
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Most engineers I have worked with could never achieve this 😆
@@aussiegruber86 which type of actual engineers have You EVER worked with ?
'Sanitation Engineers' and other Fake ones including 'Software Engineers' or perhaps an 'old' locomotive train engineer-driver ?
This work is a simple task and accomplishment for any actual engineer.
WARNING ["Will Robinson"]: FALSEHOOD ALERT 🙄😲😧😖🤥‼
Am actually an engineer with extensive mechanical, mechanic, technical, electrical, electronics, physics, knowledge, experience, expertise.
My MATH 142H, multi-variable calculus professor built a scale steam locomotive, train and track on his property, large enough to ride on sitting and on/in the scaled cars.
Proven, You are falsely portraying actual engineers. 🤥‼
@Rookie To Pro Buildz;
If You search on this platform and in general, there are numerous EV swap builds and better EV platforms than Tesla.
[See REE - individual motors per wheel - four current platforms - also cooperation with Toyota]
This "Electrollite" - 1968 Satellite EV swap, is clearly a well developed, built, done, with most of the details worked out.
However, it clearly vehicle lacks several proper details which resulted in the first 'rear end', differential issue, and still has issues with spinning the tires with full throttle.
A proper technician-mechanic and especially engineer would know use proper assessment, evaluation, analysis, design thus a complete plan and design prior to beginning the build task.
There are other EV swap-builds which achieve much better results= than what this vehicle has, though it clearly achieves the 'daily driver' with 'fun' and enjoyment type results.
My choice, as an actual engineer would be much different than this. Kevin basically used a Tesla chassis, placing the Satellite body with the customized interior, etc. Clearly he doesn't know enough how to arrange proper EV controls and seems to have had some assistance, which is from a non-engineer also, though most basically works - minus the many Tesla driving controls, etc.
There are far better option than using a Tesla design chassis, electric motors, system, especially their heavy weight batteries, and better performing, charging batteries too. Tesla didn't design, build, manufacture these components either, rather they assemble everything and have in-house design engineers and S/W development.
Sincerely
Conversions are actually getting somewhat easy, you can buy off the shelf parts to handle a lot of the really complicated electrical engineering and computation stuff.
Most of the work is getting your wiring right, and fabricating enclosures for the batteries and mounting for the motor
@@Ryukachoo Have actually accomplished a EV motor swap, installation with a properly functioning computer control ?
My expertise in both mechanical, electrical,mechanics, teccncians, design engineer lead me to figure You are clearly ignorant.
A LS/LT, Coyote, Ford, Mopar, Honda, Toyota, etc. swap using any ECU-PCM, is not even close to as easy as You are describing.
An expert within proper tuning for combustion engines is required.
If You choose an older LS, SBE, BBE, etc. without any ECU-PCM, then if You know how to tune an engine, carburetor, ignition properly. it can be relatively easy. - as those did 40-50 years ago
Else You are talking/writing 'Bullocks" 💩 and NONSENSE 🥴!!
Sincerely ☺
I would take this over a plaid any day. spectacular build
Tesla's designs look like shitty Astons, they're boring as hell, no character to them.
@@eduardobenassi3072 ok sure buddy xd
@@theviper7248 as a owner of the model 3 I agree
@@green_alien2241 I own the Model 3 too and they're really not that boring
@@theviper7248 yes they are boring and dry af, they never break necks
Chrysler should be taking notes now that they're move to all electrification. This guy is crazy skilled!
I fell in love the minute he said ludicrous plaid drive train with none of the safety features which is the essence of muscle car
This guy gets it :)
Pity that car isn't street legal.
@@bdhale34 in the USA it probably is road legal the Vin number is for the now antique car depending on the state it probably just needs a windshield safety inspection sticker that's just brakes and lights
It's a P100D. Roughly 700hp. IF it was dual motored, which I gather this is not (rear motor only), so closer to 500bhp.
The P100D had two motors, one front, one rear.
The Plaid drive puts out 1000+hp on three motors (one for each rear wheel and one up front).
@@ZesPak it's hard to do smoking burouts with all wheel drive 500 horses are enough to do that
The 55/45 weight distribution went under appreciated. That's incredible.
I was thinking the same thing, when saw the battery pack in the engine bay, I thought it must handle poorly. While watching all of it I realized this guy is not a hold my beer gearhead. He has built a work of art.
what would the original balance have been? presumably the engine he took out must have weighed more than those batteries, I would guess..
@ceanomaly About 54.0% Front / 46% Rear. (Source: MOPAR parts board 1970 Road Runner weight).
Remove cast-iron V-8 block from front. I think the old Tesla Model S P100D rear drive unit assembly with two motors and reduction gearbox is hefty. The car's total weight is barely more than stock. Impressive build.
Two awesome builds. I’m a gasoline engine guy through and through. But this swapped satellite just makes me smile. It looks like so much fun to drive. This is the definition of a modern restomod. But the level at which these are both Billy are insane for small home garage builds. This man embodies what a car guy truly is. Props for two insanely beautiful builds.
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Not if he puts a gross EV motor in it. That ruined the car honestly. You don't get that sick sound and aggression that completes the car. I will NEVER own an electric car.
ruined the whole car for clout
I think one reason is that he did it "hot rod" style. It's not a body kit on a Tesla it's a swap.
@@guitarsandcars2586 not that you could afford one
What a humble and intelligent guy. Props on both builds!
Can you imagine how much more crazy that will be with a Plaid drivetrain!
That is like the coolest conversion I've ever seen I'm all in an electric cars!
I think if EVs went more into a 'conversion' philosophy, EVs would be a lot more appealing to a lot of gearheads. Something about old cars being converted to an EV makes it cool, kinda giving it that futuristic retro feeling.
Thats about my plan, already got a sportbike frame stripped down for when I have the money to start.
Cyberpunk lookin' ahh
If you think about it, it's just resto-modding to the next level.
Totally - this is the sort of electric I could get behind
There are many of these cars with no drivetrains and would be perfect for electric conversion
What a couple of sweet builds. I can’t imagine how much work and learning that had to have been to accomplish the build.
And money...
Engineers don't learn, they tinker.
@@lescobrandon8045 Well tinkering is just learning to an obsessive level. I started on BEVs obsession in 2004 due to College friend working on a Inverter Controller project. 18 years later I'm still fixated on this subject.
@@ChrisPBacon-ok7ir He said on his tiktok it was around 60k to build if I remember correctly.
Truly impressive. As a engineer by trade, you sir are a genius. I imagine that you have opened up a whole new era in muscle car transplants. Congratulations
Any idea about the Neg CoE for these cells, and why?
Having done an Rx7 V8 ls1/4l60e, and 8.8 irs swap myself. I can really appreciate the work you put into this! Well done Sir!!
This needs more views, a true car guy through and through, built 2 completely different amazing machines
No, he is not a car guy, what in the hell are you talking about? Men's fertility and testosterone levels are dropping around the world, fact. This is the result. Electric cars are the exact opposite of masculinity. Guys like me are living in hell right now.
@@dobbins2550 no, you got that mixed up. YOU are not a car guy. This guy? Who built 2 crazy cars, one IC, one electric in his garage out of 2 muscle cars? THATS a car guy. You're just someone that just whines about electric cars.
Nearly speechless. It's probably the best looking fuselage Satellite on top of it all. Love the Dart too.
I've been building rc cars running lipo for a bit now, always imagining what it would be like to ride in a full size one, you hit the nail on the head.
That is just insane, and the wire management in the trunk is BEAUTIFUL, not very many people go THAT much into it to make it look THAT good and organized! This would be a fun car to have indeed!
Driver of the Dart’s mullet was the most majestic sight in this video.
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would you trust someone who didn't have a mullet to drag race your 70's muscle car
The guy claims he a gearhead… he’s a strong GENIUS to me, less than 2 years to put that project together, sorry Elon Musk!
It's Tesla swapped. Soooo... without Elon this car wouldn't even be a thought. But keep hating trolls. 🤣
@@Avaler There's other engines to choose from, it doesn't have to be from Tesla's everytime.
Even if he had a couple buddies helping him out a sub 2 year build that’s definitely something to be real proud of
I dont even like cars but the creativity, functionality and practicality from the two separate tablets as dashboard to the charging points. This is incredible. Pin ponting individual cell`s performance , just amazing
The new Gear Head! This it! I see huge amounts of swaps....Old cars, new technology. A marriage made in car heaven!
swaps will give new and functional life to old cars
Tundra 5.7 in my '68 GTO. Only in my mind
The classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s just look so distinctive. They have a beauty that new cars just lack. I know we prioritize aerodynamics nowadays, leading to very similar looks, but it makes them so much less eye catching.
@@JKHtheIII it’s the long nose and rear end of the older cars that makes them distinct. The new Dodge Challengers are a testament to that, even though it’s modern it still has that “vintage” look because if it’s length. Almost all new cars have short noses and they’re compact,
Now this is the electric car i want to buy, and this give 'sleeper car' a whole new meaning
This sleeper is in real sleep right now, because its so quiet
Humble and intelligent guy. I loved when he said "bittersweet" whilst comparing them. You know both vehicles mean so much to him.
You're not the only one who's been hooked on Diasy Duke's body style since the seventies.
Every time I see this car featured, I pick up details I didn't see before and to pull this off in 1-1/2 years while having a day job is insane. That Dart is amazing too, the power to weight ratio should put it deeeep into the 10's, maybe 9's and for that B-Body to walk it is shocking. Great job on both cars Kevin and a well done video, love the "speachless" moment, no BS there.
E - Hot Rodding 🔥💥⚡😎
Ludicrous Speed 🚀
Love Both!! My First car was a 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee with a 440 Magnum "same color"
The Green Machine 😁
I love the old dodges. I love classic muscle cars. This is a pretty cool swap. If the old dodges weren't so expensive id love one
such a beautiful car on top of making it futuristic ready!! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!
I've been sold on emotors for a handful of years now. I love how you have instant 100% power on demand, no jumping through gears slowing your momentum down and all that. I still love combustion engines, but these motors are just nuts. I have 2 bikes and a edirtbike and about to start building an eside by side or sand-rail(can't make up my mind).
Sand and electric motors don't mix one bit... or water...
Exquisite machine. Fantastic. Electrifying a classic muscle car is the way to go as a benchmark to restomod projects. Absolutely top of food chain.
Such a technical build from a guy with no electrical background. And in such a short time.. Definitely impressive.. great build...
Truly impressive, what a clean build. He might not be an engineer but he definitely has the mind for it.
Genuine, honest-to-goodness, throwback car guy with awesome unique builds 👍🏼👍🏼
I love this guy! Super humble! Super smart! Definitely a interesting car!
This guy here being an actual *gear head* when many love to hate on him for trying something new and interesting, regardless of how tastefully executed. I am thankful for projects like these. People need to realize that soon enough, electric will be the standard and we will still be able to hoon, modify and have fun with our toys. It's just the way of things to come. ⚡💪🏼
Delusional
Can't be a gearhead when your "engine" has no gears.
I can respect the work it took to make this build happen. A lot of time, thought, and effort went in to this to even make it work. So I'm not hating on the build, but the end product is uninspiring. Sure, it'll move. But the way it just moves away without a sound...it's just not the same. It's not the same as the experience created when going fast by means of a breathing, fire-powered piece of engineering. When you think about what a gas engine goes through, the forces experienced, the strength and precision required to keep it all together...it's a work of art, with so much more inspiration. Much more soul, mechanical feel, excitement.
Not too soon I hope. I love being able to walk away from gas cars in my EV. I had a young fellow in a Newer Dodge Charger wanting to race at a red light a few months back. Normally I just ignore them... unless I'm in my Olds 442, (a more fair race, but I drive it sparingly because of gas prices) but this kid was being a bit obnoxious, so as soon as the light turned green, and I heard his engine revving, I gently pushed down my pedal and saw him in the rearview, making a lot of noise, but not getting any closer. He gave me the finger when I hit the brakes and let him fly by. I know buddy... the fear-based "Get a horse" mentality that has persisted since automobiles where first invented is deeply ingrained in you. Gas vehicles will be around for quite a while, although the ratio of alternate power to petrol will be in a constant state of shifting away from them. The nice thing about that, is that eventually the gas cars on the road will be the fringe rebels, and seeing a fully restored MOPAR product will be even more impressive than it is today.
@@CtDDtC1919 Certainly hope you're correct but I don't think Big Brother will allow us to buy gasoline in another 10 years. I hope I'm wrong, I still want my 4-5 collector cars to be worth big bucks for another 10-15 years. After that? Who gives a shit, let them be scrap metal and a select few occupy museums. Just let me sell them off before then. IMO
I had a 71 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus…awesome car and wish I had it now. Great job Kevin!
The WORLD needs more guys like him! Ludicrous! My HERO!
This is so totally amazing. I am in complete aw!!! To see this car is one of the most inspiring things to witness. If this guy doesn't motivate you to go to home depot, buy a set of tools or to start to think of how to create something buy thinking outside of the box, then i don't know what will.
love the use of the pelican case for the electronics. in the rear pretty neat idea
I'm not an E car fan but I'm very impressed. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your ride. Very cool
This guy is my kind of guy. Just took a project and went full nerd on it. I love it.
Bro i am lost for words on these tesla swaps. Not for me but im no hater. Love to see us passionate people be passionate.
I've seen this car in person. Amazing build quality.
You just did what everyone else was afraid to do... and survived... two thumbs up 👍👍
This was dope!! And Joe Dirt driving the Dart at the end was priceless!!
Can't help but make my own engine noise going through the gears. Whilst I appreciate this immensely, the engine note is 50% of the driving experience when it comes to cars like this.
Had one encounter with a Tesla. We were at a red light, we weren't racing, he hit the throttle and just as quiet that car launched from beside me to about 50' ahead of me as fast as you can snap your fingers. Honestly I thought I was hallucinating. My mind was blown at the incredible time warp quickness. Those cars are instant full on horsepower under your foot, there's no lag just boom go!
full on torque not horsepower
An amazing build, looks like it was factory built, how he got everything to fit together seemingly perfect is no easy task. Beautiful!
WOW, now this had me on the edge of my seat! Great job sir!
Great interview. You asked a lot of good questions and it was very fluid like it wasn’t scripted or anything not normal. Very good job! Keep up the great work!
That is such a badass build, man. I'm a gearhead and usually am the first to trash on EV's, but this thing is a masterpiece.
Beautiful! Mad Respect for your awesome creativity!
Amazing job you did. You said your not an engineer but you sir are definitely a perfections with a splash of OCD 👏 wish I could find someone as quality as you to do this to one of my resto mods.
I genuinely wanna see tuners attempt whole hybrid setups in the future. Similar to how the McLaren P1 uses its electric motors for both performance and efficiency.
its not far off for car companies to start producing them i would think, less thant 5 years maybe 8 years probably. ive been waiting for someone to make the jump as well.
@@AcuRobbie wdym they already do
@@kurupt1935 who
@@kurupt1935 who mass produces a hybrid that its say electric 300hp and gas motor 300hp that a performance car and not an exotic. Cause thats what Im getting at. Not just some batteries that kick in when you dont wanna use fuel.
@@kurupt1935 the new nsx is a hybrid
Cool build and props to the owners but I just can’t. Missing all the visceral experiences that make our hobby so awesome
Car looks great but this video was so depressing!!! I like making noise high revving pissing off the Neighbors setting off car alarms screaming through a tunnel noise i get its fast but it will never deliver that type of thrill or joy of driving experience that make cars awwsome im sorry!
I love the car
@@william_SMMA that’s great bro. We all have our taste
Wait until he puts the Plaid's carbon motors and 4680 batteries ⚡🔥🚀🇺🇸
@@1411MEDIA factos
And now we´re on the future.
Absolutely right !
Congratulations on your natural talent,Kevin !
Congratulations on this historic video,TRC !
This is the first of your videos I watch and I am already in love with it.
I subscribed and I will watch alll of them.
Cheers !😁
Always loved the body lines on these Satellites (Clean & Mean) This a very clean, and impressive build. Seeing is believing... never thought I could be impressed by electric, this one has me second guessing that belief. Kevin, Very Nice Indeed!
race at 17:20
Dope car, dope swap, dope video 👌 glad this popped up in my recommended
What an absolute legend. How well built it is blows my mind. Well done good sir.
Excellent, the Plymouth is so cool and I like the sleeper electric. The builder did hos homework and looks like had fun doing it.
Very, very cool. But he is not just your regular gear head, and I find it very hard to believe that was built in a home garage around kid bikes…. it takes some specialized knowledge, training, and tools to build something that clean, that complete - in a year and a half. That Satellite looks and runs like a professional build.
There's more to the story. Where do you get a tesla donor car? He must have a lot of money.
Not so hard to believe. He probably spends more time building cars, than posting on the internet. There was a time when a gearhead meant more than just liking cars and posting about them.
@@johnrobang iaa or copart
@@johnrobang Copart. They are relatively affordable. Might be wrecked. But the internals are all there.
@@johnrobang wrecked
When I came across this video, I decided to watch it with the intention of leaving some hate in the comment section.. but I can't! Seems like a very well thought out and executed build. I had questions about how he was going to make that car stop, with all the added weight and speed, until I saw the gigantic brake rotors and calipers. Also, the cantilever rear suspension blew my mind! Well done. I think a nice finishing touch, would be a black strobe stripe across the roof and down the sides, like my 1972 roadrunner had.
Sounds like maybe you could use one you have a lot of fun peace
The funny part about the brakes is everyone says the Tesla brakes are terrible. Because they don't realize how much mass is moving that fast...
@@juicesghost8501 It's not hard to believe that they work well when you have giant trucks that roll coal and do drag racing and probably weigh around that 4,000 pound mark if not higher in some cases.
Proof that some of the best builders don't even have their own TV show and build out of their garage. Insane.
I've been following Kevin from his first build video. All great videos and this one kills as well!!! It was great to see both cars and the comparison. I'm a mopar nut from day 1 and the 71-72 also high and mighty in my mind. I'd love to go for a ride in this one some day.. LOVE the entire build!!!! Also, I still love the muscle of the 60's and 70's, but yes, electric is the way to go and will have even more power in the future!!!!
5:24 about 588Hp if 90%efficiency (cos fi 0.9), but peak power is at higher speed of the motor (and of the car since it has a single ratio gearbox) somewhere after the torque starts to drop lower
Thanks Nerd! :D
@@DaggaBlaar thanks bot!
@@DaggaBlaar Imagine being this dumb
To me, you've "set the standard" for E-Hot Rodding at this time. This is an excellent example of electric motor swap with all the details.
The name of your car "Electrolite" is so cool too.
Perhaps you might consider having a vinyl stencil made similar to the old school drag cars that had their vehicle name painted on the quarter panels, or have it painted.
Excellent project and your skills with regards to detail is exceptional.
Fantastic job! As with all "hot rodders' - are you thinking about a new E-project?!
Hands down the best EV Swap out there. Need more of these.
Seen this car on the S2S boys vlog of sema and knew was matter of time till we got breakdown..love the build 🔥
I’ve never been more jealous of a man in my entire life
I think a Tesla swap would be a great fit for something like a 60/70s Cadillac. The quiet effortless power would suit a big, soft, comfy luxury car well.
Absolutely, man I love Cadillacs
Awesome vídeo, i enjoy it, this is the first Time i saw your channel, thanks.
Dude I’m loving this car it brings old school the new school so well😎 And the intimidation factor is still there💨💨
what a crazy build! this dude is a mad genius!
I love the rear suspension work around!
I have been thinking of this for years. Just amazing!
They are Beautiful. Awesome work man.
What a cool guy, and what a car! So clean, both of his cars. I wonder if he got regenerative braking as well.
This is very cool. Some people need to change their minds on electrification and just accept it! Hot rodding is never going to die
Whatabout......No!
@@opoxious1592 That's fine! Have fun getting smoked by all the electric cars! :)
@@ProXcaliber Smoked??
Don't make me laugh pal!🤣
@@opoxious1592 I'd like to see you try! Unless you're putting 50k+ in parts alone into a car you ain't beating no electric. Get bent LOL!
@@ProXcaliber You know what?
First of all you don't need 50+ to beat an EV.
And second of all, what is there to beat?
When you press the pedal to the metal with your EV, your battery is drained at the end of the street 🤣
I will honk and wave at you, when i see you charching your car at the charging station.
And ill will keep driving for another 350 miles+ at 160 MPH 😂
Two awesome conflicting builds, best of both worlds owning them. Great video.
Holy hell that is Farmtruck stupid fast...
...as well as a Farmtruck-esque sleeper for Drags...
AND you beefed up one of my personal favorite series of car to do it.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Those cars are amazing 🤩 That guy is pretty humble considering how much knowledge it would take to do something like that!
Just broken the internet with this build. I want one. Or two. 😆
That line lock run looked like Back from the future scene 😊
Pure amazing... Thank you for this...
I am very impressed. What a cool retromod!
i sense boomers blood pressures skyrocketing right now lmaoo
I work in electrical engineering for an aircraft company, and this guys gets it. The orange box is a little sketch, for a junction box, but it all looks fantastic.
I love this style. Perfect blend of the old with the new. Fully function daily driver. I hope to do this someday to a 69' Mustang that's my dream build. Also I can't wait to run into this car in person out here in Colorado.
To be fair on the roll race comparison, if the Dart had more convertor stall, and gears steeper than 3.55 it would have turned out differently......the dart makes both more HP and weighs less......it's torque over time = work, and the dart combo (though nice for cruising), kept the engine out of it's power band for a lot of the pulls duration, which is why it faired the way it did.......I'm not anti-electric but, you could take about any turbo-car, and kill its capability with the wrong convertor and/or gearing (a setup capable of 7's in the quarter, would be lucky to run 10's with a stock stall convertor.......just an observation / no-hate.
We got a know it all over here...
@@1BigDaDo It's not difficult to understand.....anyone who has ridden a single speed vs. multiple speed bicycle has the experience to comprehend what I wrote.
That definitely would be weird being in an old muscle car with no noise!!! Damn!! Very intriguing
this guy is my new hero! All this with no background?!?! And while nothing will truly replace the cool that is the rumble of a small block Chevy, if the day ever came that gasoline became too cost prohibitive or just flat out impossible to get, I would do this to our 67 Camaro in a heartbeat. Better than letting it sit in the garage as an undrivable relic! And like it or not, innovations like this will create the next generation of car enthusiasts, saving who knows how many vehicles from the scrap yard!
The silence makes it even more impressive. It's like a weight lifter lifting heavy with a straight face.
Wow, what an awesome build! I can hear Uncle Tony screaming in the distance lmao!
Super golf cart! Beautiful Build. A big surprise for it's Tesla cousins 😉👌👍
He is Really a Nice Man and a Great Car Builder... He was Ahead of everything,, Great Job,, You can tell He is a Genius, Both cars are Great..
What a great story, spectacular machines! Congratulations Kevin!
Kevin has what plants crave!
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This guys easily impressed....unfortunately this is a wave i may never ride. If i get electric, its gonna be in a electric car made from factory. I could never swap out the original motor out of FUCKIN CLASSIC to put in a tesla motor or any other electric motor. But i give him props for actually pullin the swap off with no electric know how.
I mean he said he bought it busted so it wasn't running originally anyway. No real loss there 👍
IDK how much time you have left on the planet, but this is going to be the future of classic retro mods. As time passes, and Electric becomes mainstream, actual gas classic car replacement parts will become more expensive and more novelty than mass produced. If restored classics can survive into the late 2000s-2100s, but as electric restos, I think thats pretty cool.
That's awesome. One and a half year blowed my mind completely 🤯
Its like watching an Remote Control car with a brushless motor. Well done on this build. :)