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Shop around for one. think I'll get one like that too. if you look after these batteries thay will last ages.
We have these type in jump start packs at work. they dont ever get charged up on proper chargers and they last 4years+ charged via an alternator. But they are never left to go flat
This is what i mean. a conditioner can be left on the battery indefinatley.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Accugard-Car-battery-charger-1-8ah-conditioner_
This is the kind of thing you would idealy need. Looks after the battery in all ways. can charge and trickle. Specialy designed for these type of...
Conditioners are very popular with the 'kidney donors' (fair weather bikers) motorhomes and sunday sports car owners.
basicly its like a charger but only supplies a small amount of current to keep the battery topped up while not in use. just enough to stop it draining down/supply the small...
Just fitted one today so cant comment yet.
Its an odyssey 680. (same as Redtop 25)
If used regulary i cant see it being a problem. But if left connected to the car and not driven it will need to be put on a 'proper' dms type charger.
I miay get a conditioner of some sort to leave mine...
Not quite, even though it was a very short drive today, it highlighted some things that need some looking at.
1, The clutch ratchet AGAIN!!!! Will be putting those bolts back in....
2, Gear linkage needs adjustment
3, Suspension setup is needed before I do any driving at all. It drove...
Legend
Yea was a good day. had a little play in my car, got her mot'd, went out for a curry (cant move now im so full) and staggered home after a bottle of wine.
Yep, a good day
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Decided to buy a new battery instead of dicking around with the old one. A direct replacement for the one I had was over £130!
Had a chat with the guy in my local battery specialist who sells stuff to race teams regularly. I ended up with an...
Sorted out my insurance this morning. Ended up with Adrian Flux £350 fully comp with my Doris on the policy too.
That's the kind of price I want to pay at my ripe old age. 30 with 9yrs ncb.
Not the £600 odd I was paying last year.
Starts on the 28th :)
could be a sign of a tired battery. How old is it?
The battery voltage may be dropping below a certain level on cranking and the clock looses its memory.
Can also reset your milage/trip computer.
Been disscussed several times on here
Going to ring around in a mo for some quotes. need to insure the car at the end of the month.
I was with HIC last year inc track cover and tbh it wasnt that cheap
I wont be having track cover this year.
So my list to ring is...
HIC
Adrian Flux
Greenlight
Anymore i should try?