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| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 11:26   
I need to get a new battery for the 7, ideally I'd like a gel type that wont discharge as much over time as a lead acid battery(as the car is stored in a garage with no power for a battery conditioner), and one that can provide a fairly high cranking current (the current battery has always turned the engine over quite slowly and sometimes not at all when hot). Any suggestions? and suggestion of where to buy either online (preferable) or in the manchester region. I guess chances are that if I want a higher cranking current I'll need a physically bigger battery than the standard banner one, hence I'll need to get a new battery holder too. PS - does anyone know the dimensions of the standard battery. Edited by - julians on 4 Mar 2004 11:27:37 |
| Dave Jackson I think I just saw Arne Saknussen..... Location: Pretty shitty city | Posted - 4 March 2004 11:51
The cranking problem may not be the battery - banners are actually quite powerfull . It may be the starter motor you are using . Dave Lotus 7 Club Speed Champion 2003  South Wales Area Organiser  C7 TOP  |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 11:56
You could be right, but it is a high quality motor from raceline (read expensive), I did change it about a year ago because I thought the original starter motor (from scrappie) might be knackered. The main issue I want to address though is the discharge over a period of time, as my current battery is now dead. I've done asearch on the forum, and notice that people reccomend the red top 15/25/30 batteries, do they really have enough capacity for general road use, you know, running lights,wipers etc. Do they fit into the banner batttery holder, or do you need a new holder? I guess if you;re not bothered about weight you should go as big as you can physically fit (and afford). |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 12:02
I should add that this is on a 2.0 zetec with a higher than normal compression ratio. |
| Mark Gregory I ought to get out more Location: Warwick | Posted - 4 March 2004 12:06
Julian S I bought a Fiamm battery from a local motor factor. Part details: 12V 30Ah 320AEN 45RC 53031 896FS It is the right size, terminal type & fits the Caterham battery box. I've had it a year without any problems. Best bit was the cost £25! HTH Mark |
| gordong Acolyte Location: Croydon | Posted - 4 March 2004 12:08
How about a solar trickle charger? I believe these are sufficient even in Winter to keep a battery topped up (I know a manufacturer that puts these on cars in the workshop - just the flourescent lights are enough to keep the cars tip top). You could mount the panel outside/on the roof and just trail the cable into the garage. G |
| Manxseven z z z z z z z ..... Location: West Hants | Posted - 4 March 2004 12:27
Can't you disconnect it and take it home with you Only takes a couple of minutes to remove the battery. Simon Emmens Caterham and Pussy Photos here  |
| sforshaw How do I get out of here? Location: Cheshire | Posted - 4 March 2004 12:41
Or remove the cut out switch (fit one if you haven't got one) and it'll do the same job. Stu. |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 12:52
I could remove it, but its a lot of hassle to do everytime I use the car. I have a gel battery on my boat, and that retains its charge perfectly even over a period of 12 months left completely unattended. My car has no circuits draining power when its left (no immobiliser or anything). I had considered the solar panel idea, but that would probably get stolen within about a week. Does anyone have the dimensions of the standard battery to hand? I think I'll go with a red top type battery, the question is which one? Ideally one with enough juice to start the car, and enough capacity to run the lights etc, and one that will slot straight in to the existing holder. |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 14:04
Having searched the archives, I've ordered an odyssey PC680 from www.technobots.com. 16ah capacity, 680 cranking amps, weighs around 6 kg's. I'll just have to make the bracket that hold it a bit smaller. |
| AdamHay I think I have a serious problem Location: Blat Cave, Surrey | Posted - 4 March 2004 14:17
technobots.com is a search engine - what supplier did you choose? How much? J351 TPE - Battered Old Chassis and some bits! |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 14:27
Sorry, I meant www.technobots.co.uk. £82 inc delivery and VAT |
| AdamHay I think I have a serious problem Location: Blat Cave, Surrey | Posted - 4 March 2004 19:43
julians: Good detective work  I'm going to get one too One thing though. Their add says std SAE terminals - do they mean std car terminals or the almost flush terminals the batteries come with? The website doesn't seem to say. Did you call them? If not I will before I buy. From what I've seen, you normally buy additional terminals to convert the flush std terminals for the application you're using the battery for. J351 TPE - Battered Old Chassis and some bits! |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 20:19
From having a look around the web, they are the flush fit type terminal, I believe they can supply you with a more conventional post type addon for a few quid. Edited by - julians on 4 Mar 2004 20:49:27 |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 20:20
From having a look around the web, they are the flush fit type terminal, I beleive they can suply you with a more conventional post type addon for a few quid. |
| julians Anyone got a sock? Location: Didsbury, Manchester | Posted - 4 March 2004 20:20
From having a look around the web, they are the flush fit type terminal, I beleive they can suply you with a more conventional post type addon for a few quid. |
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