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Originally posted by AK


Maybe cheaper on ebay, but do you 100% trust them.... for a few quid i'd rather have my stuff next day etc.

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try Merlin too, they seem to be a bit cheaper than DT

cool if it'll start a skyline, im sure itll cope with a corsa with minimal electrics

ps.... they dont do boxes for 15's so thats why i've adapted the 30.

Cage is also too big for it, and box is a better solution in my opinion.

red top 15 and box for 30 sidemount is what I have.....

Maybe cheaper on ebay, but do you 100% trust them.... for a few quid i'd rather have my stuff next day etc.

Havent had any issues on the skyline yet, and its been used daily since the bat was fitted. A corsa will use a lot less juice too. It'll be fine as long as your engine does not require lots of cranking to start :)

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Originally posted by Adam-D
i added it all up and was like "thats ok"
then realised i still needed to add in the cost of having my engine re-built :(

thats what pushed it over.

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i want the battery to be able to with stand a little road use, it will be disconnected when not in use, so is a red top 15 still up for the job? or will i need a bigger one

i bet its a lot more than what ebay will charge..... red top 15 and a tray is what youll need if you want small and light

kay ill give them a bell see what theyll charge me.

I just got from DT... they seem to give me decent prices and free delivery now :lol:

battery: yes.... its only not good at being left uncharged. Leave the earth off when not using the car or trickle charge/de-charge it.

also adam-k's batterey, i know its race use, but ill be driving to germany and back. that battery suitable for the task? i have no electric stuff apart from my lights and the engine.

[Edited on 12-03-2008 by Adam-D]

adam, try ebay, cheap deals to be had for batteries and trays

i have my harneses, :lo: first thing i bought.
now you mention it, a batterey, and box still need to be bought

where did you get yours from adam?

Thinking of the little things we are just doing now... just to meet regs :lol:

Battery £90, box £30, seat £350, new harnesses

then you get to things like tyres and brake pads :lol:

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Originally posted by AK
It is the finishing that costs heaps :lol:

Things like decent seats & belts etc

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It is the finishing that costs heaps :lol:

Things like decent seats & belts etc

adam it is nearly done. need to have engine re-built, new manifold, cat, exhaust.
brake padsand i can run it, then new windows bonnet and boot.

there isnt much else

I am trying to justify the same at the moment, it's fine, if you're gonna enjoy it it's worth every penny in the long run :)

Adam, half the stuff you are doing doesnt even need done!!!! New bolts etc etc etc etc

Get the basics done, and get it working and used. THEN start replacing etc.

Use it!

i added it all up and was like "thats ok"
then realised i still needed to add in the cost of having my engine re-built :(

thats what pushed it over.

:lol: comming from someone doing the same , im sure it will be fine :look:

my car will most probably end up costing 5k to build,

is this a good figure? for a weekend, occasional track use car?

the finishing bits cost a fair few quid and ive just added it up and scared myself

anyone want to buy a mondeo estate off me? i need the money now :( :lol: