Batmobile Status Report - It's Completed!

After several months of hard work, the TRIX Rods and Racers crew has completed the conversion of this gasoline engine Batmobile into an Electric Powered Vehicle!
In addition to these photo's, please view our
photo's from prior builds: BATMOBILE MANIA !

More Photos: Batmobile Gallery1 and Gallery2

Batmobile Facts:

TRIX Serial number: BAT-006
19 feet 10 inches long!
Hidden rear driver compartment, also seats 2 in front.
144v dc Electric power with built in charging system
12v dc auxiliary power system
110v AC system for pyrotechnics used during the show
4 inch ground clearance (suspension height can be adjusted using the 4 wedge bolts)
Final destination: 6 Flags, Jackson, NJ for Batman vs. Catwoman Show

The Batmobile parked outside of Chopperz by TRIX, TRIX Rods and Racers.
Satin black paint job by John Adamo, J & M Autobody & Paint Center, Toms River, NJ

Gotham City, Six Flags, being prepared for the Batmobile

Joes Service Center is our official Batmobile transport

Going down the highway

The hidden driver steers from the back seat

Ted Walters with Jeff loading up the Batmobile

Rear View

Side View Closeup

Side View

View from the hidden driver compartment

View of electric systems

Dashboard

View of roof canopy control mechanism

View of main 144v dc system - HIGH VOLTAGE!!

Ted Walters hand fabricates custom braces to reinforce the driver compartment.

The body of the Batmobile has been cleaned up a bit by the team. Soon, it will be sent out for a fresh paint job.

Team member John G begins assembly of the hidden driver compartments steering and breaking controls. The silver panel will eventually control the electronics that run the lights and the electric motor. All this is controlled by the hidden driver.

January 2004:  The chassis has been stripped and treated with the protective POR-15, the gasoline engine removed, and Ted's been busy custom fabricating the components for the new steering, interior, and electric engine parts.

The batmobile chassis coated with POR-15, and with the batteries installed. 

Chassis view, treated with POR-15

This is the original gasoline engine, which had to be removed.

Steering mechanism for the hidden driver seat in the rear compartment.

We get alot of questions about the Batmobile, and while we'd like to answer them all, we simply don't have the time.  However, we've added a section to address the most frequently asked questions.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.  Can I buy a Batmobile from T.R.I.X.?  

A1.  Sorry, but no.  T.R.I.X. is a specially licensed contractor, and is not permitted to sell Batmobiles, or share any design specifications with any 3rd party.  Our Batmobiles are specially modified for use in shows, and the information concerning their manufacture is "top secret".

Q2. Why are some Batmobiles made with Electric Engines?

A2.  Batmobiles with electric engines are used for indoor filming, commercials, and for shows at Six Flags.  Because there are no gasoline fumes, they are ideal for use indoors.  Depending upon the configuration, these electric Batmobiles can run up to 2 hours without recharging! Electric engines are just as powerful as gasoline engines, in fact, they are so fast that Ted had to design a special governor for the accelerator to prevent it from hitting top speed while being used indoors!

Q3.  Why use POR-15 instead of other rust preventatives?

A3.  Rust is caused by moisture coming in contact with metal.  Eventually, all paints are weakened by exposure to moisture, they crack, peel, or become soft.  This allows the moisture to penetrate and get to the metal - allowing rust to form.  POR - 15 works because it chemically bonds to rusted metal and forms a rock- hard, non-porous coating that won't crack, chip, or peel. It keeps moisture away from metal with a coating that is strengthened by continued exposure to moisture. And the best part, is that it's as easy to work with as any other paint!  At T.R.I.X., we are authorized POR-15 dealers, so if you'd like some for your project, give us a call!

Q4.  Are these replica cars? What rims or wheels are used ? 

A4.  The Batmobiles you see here are not replica cars, they are custom built for specific applications. Some were used for indoor filming, some for commercials, and some for theme park shows.  The rims and wheels were chosen dependent upon the specific application and chassis.  In fact, some of these chassis were created from the ground up using technology and experience gained from the TRIX auto racing history. Notice the rounded tubular framework?  That's racecar rollbar tubing!  Safety is always a number one concern at TRIX!

Q5. What would it cost me to have a Batmobile made?  Or, could I get a bodykit and make my own?

A5.  Batmobiles are a licensed product which is not for sale to the general public.  TRIX is licensed to build the batmobiles that you see here.  Because we are a custom design and sheetmetal shop, we do not use body or car kits, so we cannot advise you on the possible availability of these types of items - sorry!  

Batmobile Mania!

5 more of these were built out of our shop!

BATMOBILE MANIA PHOTOS

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