Speaking of your Spec project.. We haven't seen any updates on it for a while. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
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Speaking of your Spec project.. We haven't seen any updates on it for a while. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
I'm saving $$$ for the roll cage. I also have 3 arcade games to sell to make room in the garage to put the spare 1.6L engine on the stand and install the replacment crank & oil pump (Thanks Icepenguin66!!!)
Once it's in and it's making good power I can fix the bad mains & the low oil pressure issues on the motor that's in it now and have it for a spare.
RJ
WOW!!!!
That was quick! The Brown Santa just left a heavy package on my doorstep about the size of a shoe box.
Westco is here. I installed it and the car started right up. :cheers:
::Whisp:: Hey FedEx... your employee used UPS....Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
So like I said earlier, I'm no expert, but I'd say it was the battery... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
yup, definately the battery...lol...
17 and a half months later, Westco is Dead. I'm getting a prorated one for $25 but they say not to expect it until Monday. ::Rant::
BTW, I accidentally left the interior light on over the weekend and drained it. After that, it would never hold a charge.
The one I got from Vatozone 3 years ago is still working strong.
BR do you save all of your threads so you can resurect them later?
Oh and sorry to hear about your battery. ;)
. . . but how often have you completely discharged it? My second OEM has 40,000 miles and 5 years of use, and it was free from the dealer ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by Majik
I left the dome on the other night, and it didnt even struggle to start.
My original Panasonic lasted around 10 years, and my Westco has been running strong for about 5 years now.
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Originally Posted by Majik
Yes but I left mine on for three days without starting it.
Don't do that anymore......Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
If your gonna do that you need to find a way to plug your car into the wall... :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
He should have used a trickle charger on the battery. The AGM batteries don't hold up to quick charging(i.e, 10 amps or greater) well. I ruined a gell cell myself that way.
True. :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by Radio-Active
An AGM does not require trickle charging. A gel cell does. Of course any battery will last longer if you only use your charger on the lowest setting.
It seems a trickle charger is on my must-have tool list. Any recommendations? :confused:
...and you forgot to tell us this up front???????Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
Tickle charger? Use a Tickle Me Emo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nRNYG_xM2U
Per the pointy board it does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darron65
Linkie for your reading pleasure:Quote:
How will you know if you need a new battery? With most cars, a jump start and driving around will bring a low battery back. Try that with a Miata and chances are you will think the battery is history. Not so fast!!
One of the differences with the AGM battery compared to the wet-cell battery is the recharge rate. That is, how fast you can put energy back into the battery. With a wet-cell battery you can "quick charge" it at about 20 amps or more. Usually this is when you would boil the electrolyte right out of the battery. The AGM batteries require a lower charge rate, for a longer time period. If your battery will not crank the engine, you should charge the battery at a rate of 1 amp or less for 18-24 hours. If you try and charge it like a wet-cell battery, you will destroy the battery.