Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 10:29 AM |
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Battery Recommendations
So, my slow starting issue would appear to be battery related. On investigation i have one of these in the battery holder:
Linky
Which i don't think is really up to the job. I'm not sure what its from, but I don't think the CCA is really enough, especially when
the shape and size of the caterham exhaust manifold seems to bake the starter when warm.
Before I throw £100 at an Odyssey PC680, I thought it was worth an ask to see what people are using now. it needs to be a similar size as the battery
above to fit in the carrier, but I have a few mm play either side.
The engine is a K series 1800, in a Fury.
What are you guys using?
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HowardB
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 10:30 AM |
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redtop 30
2nd hand - and never any issues
hth
[Edited on 17/3/17 by HowardB]
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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Nickp
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 10:53 AM |
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I used this alternative and it's been spinning my BMW 6 pot over no bother
Xtreme Racing Dry Cell AGM Battery Motorcycle Rally XR600 alternative to PC680
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loggyboy
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 11:38 AM |
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Check out Furores LI-ion offerings.
https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries
Mistral Motorsport
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 11:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Check out Furores LI-ion offerings.
https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries
A previous thread mentioned these, but i have no idea which one i'd need!
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nick205
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 11:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Norfolkluegojnr
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Check out Furores LI-ion offerings.
https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries
A previous thread mentioned these, but i have no idea which one i'd need!
Contact them with your car/engine spec and ask - they'll want to sell you one and I'm sure help you select the right one.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 17/3/17 at 04:30 PM |
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The battery you are using is deep cycle battery not a starting battery
Caterham use a 30ah 300 cca en battery in all models.
Take a look at these
https://www.tayna.co.uk/Exide-Car-Batteries-S1239-1.html?ordering=&A-22=35,38,41
[Edited on 17/3/17 by britishtrident]
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