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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 04:09 PM
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As I am using my P-car less frequently, I was wondering about attaching the porsche battery to a trickle charger that my friend has for his motorcycle (which he stores in my garage). Any thoughts or things I should look out for?

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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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Buy the Porsche charger that goes in the lighter
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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I agree with Alan

The Porsche one works great.

Remember to check the fluid level in your battery after extended use tho.

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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 10:55 AM
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I also agree. Costs about 50 bucks from rennlist sponsors. One thing though...the wires are very fragile. they become brittle and crack easily after repeated winding and unwinding...and don't think because they are thin you can close the door or window on the wires without damaging them..(duh)
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 07:29 PM
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I got one free with both my 99 Boxter tip and my 02ttX50. If you bought your car from a dealer, why not just ask him for one? By the way, I have not had a problem running the wire under the door and fully closing it. AS
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 10:13 AM
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BMW also has one that plugs into the lighter. Cord seems flexible enough... I close the window on it!
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 07:08 PM
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Thanks, guys. I bought the charg-o-mat from my local dealer. It was $80 and he through in some porsche plastic window sauce.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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Sounds awesome; anyone got a picture of one? Thanks.
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[quote]Originally posted by bucket hat loren:
<strong>Thanks, guys. I bought the charg-o-mat from my local dealer. It was $80 and he through in some porsche plastic window sauce.</strong><hr></blockquote>


Maybe a dumb question...
"Porsche plastic window sauce"? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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Here's a hint about the sauce...

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[quote]Originally posted by craigg:
<strong>Here's a hint about the sauce...

A Porsche convertible owner will sing:"I can see clearly now..."</strong><hr></blockquote>

Got it! Thanks!
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