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10-06-2009, 05:19 PM
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Interesting thread!
I intend to continue using my DYI, hard wired, in trunk, direct connected, charger as I have now for five months or so.
Hmmmm, I would like to know when and how my not re-initializing will jump up and bite me.
I do know, Iceman, that the same people who advised you are closely in cahoots with the people who designed a $72K luxury sport sedan with an electrical system that needs a trickle charge if it is not driven in accordance with their preferred ?driving profile?.
And to boot they don?t even supply the freaking charger! I had to go to Home Depot to get mine. Or pay twice as much at the dealer?s parts counter.
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I intend to continue using my DYI, hard wired, in trunk, direct connected, charger as I have now for five months or so.
Hmmmm, I would like to know when and how my not re-initializing will jump up and bite me.
I do know, Iceman, that the same people who advised you are closely in cahoots with the people who designed a $72K luxury sport sedan with an electrical system that needs a trickle charge if it is not driven in accordance with their preferred ?driving profile?.
And to boot they don?t even supply the freaking charger! I had to go to Home Depot to get mine. Or pay twice as much at the dealer?s parts counter.
sixcard
10-06-2009, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='1026320' date='Oct 6 2009, 08:19 PM
Interesting thread!
I intend to continue using my DYI, hard wired, in trunk, direct connected, charger as I have now for five months or so.
Hmmmm, I would like to know when and how my not re-initializing will jump up and bite me.
I do know, Iceman, that the same people who advised you are closely in cahoots with the people who designed a $72K luxury sport sedan with an electrical system that needs a trickle charge if it is not driven in accordance with their preferred ?driving profile?.
And to boot they don?t even supply the freaking charger! I had to go to Home Depot to get mine. Or pay twice as much at the dealer?s parts counter.
sixcard
I intend to continue using my DYI, hard wired, in trunk, direct connected, charger as I have now for five months or so.
Hmmmm, I would like to know when and how my not re-initializing will jump up and bite me.
I do know, Iceman, that the same people who advised you are closely in cahoots with the people who designed a $72K luxury sport sedan with an electrical system that needs a trickle charge if it is not driven in accordance with their preferred ?driving profile?.
And to boot they don?t even supply the freaking charger! I had to go to Home Depot to get mine. Or pay twice as much at the dealer?s parts counter.
sixcard
10-06-2009, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='1026320' date='Oct 7 2009, 03:19 AM
...
I do know, Iceman, that the same people who advised you are closely in cahoots with the people who designed a $72K luxury sport sedan with an electrical system that needs a trickle charge if it is not driven in accordance with their preferred ?driving profile?.
...
I do know, Iceman, that the same people who advised you are closely in cahoots with the people who designed a $72K luxury sport sedan with an electrical system that needs a trickle charge if it is not driven in accordance with their preferred ?driving profile?.
...
And that's why I trust them, since I have been all mad with them.
You really don't want to know how many new batteries I needed so far...
10-07-2009, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='1026320' date='Oct 6 2009, 06:19 PM
And to boot they don?t even supply the freaking charger! I had to go to Home Depot to get mine. Or pay twice as much at the dealer?s parts counter.
10-07-2009, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='1026593' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:32 PM
You really don't want to know how many new batteries I needed so far...
10-07-2009, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by or_550i' post='1026856' date='Oct 7 2009, 06:29 PM
Most batteries that die, depending on the extent of the depth of discharge, are repairable. It just takes time and effort - which sometimes is more expensive than buying a new one...
On my cellphones I use the same batteries for 9 years now and they still are in accelent condition, as new.
10-08-2009, 01:22 PM
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