Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
LiFePO4 lithium battery to replace stock
For those still doing some homework, the stock 996T battery looks to weigh a bit over over 23 Kgs, and has an 80 AH reserve (versus 70AH and 60AH for the lighter stock GT2 and GT3 batteries respectively).
The 405/540 Shorais under consideration weigh under a tenth of that:
but have a lower (27AH/36AH) reserve capacity, hence us not being able to leave the car parked for more than a couple of weeks or so if we want it to start again unassisted.
Still keen to take that sack of potatoes out from in front of the dashboard though, even if it means carrying a light jumpstarter for the odd time I might leave my lights on.
The 405/540 Shorais under consideration weigh under a tenth of that:
but have a lower (27AH/36AH) reserve capacity, hence us not being able to leave the car parked for more than a couple of weeks or so if we want it to start again unassisted.
Still keen to take that sack of potatoes out from in front of the dashboard though, even if it means carrying a light jumpstarter for the odd time I might leave my lights on.
For those still doing some homework, the stock 996T battery looks to weigh a bit over over 23 Kgs, and has an 80 AH reserve (versus 70AH and 60AH for the lighter stock GT2 and GT3 batteries respectively).
The 405/540 Shorais under consideration weigh under a tenth of that:
Attachment 1052710
but have a lower (27AH/36AH) reserve capacity, hence us not being able to leave the car parked for more than a couple of weeks or so if we want it to start again unassisted.
Still keen to take that sack of potatoes out from in front of the dashboard though, even if it means carrying a light jumpstarter for the odd time I might leave my lights on.
The 405/540 Shorais under consideration weigh under a tenth of that:
Attachment 1052710
but have a lower (27AH/36AH) reserve capacity, hence us not being able to leave the car parked for more than a couple of weeks or so if we want it to start again unassisted.
Still keen to take that sack of potatoes out from in front of the dashboard though, even if it means carrying a light jumpstarter for the odd time I might leave my lights on.
It's a huge saving. For those of us with C4s, there is a 100kg weight penalty against a C2. Changing the seats clawed back 30kg net, and this will give me a further 15kg. Factor in Heater blower delete, cup pipe, LWF, no rear seat backs, ducktail, no spare etc might see me take back all of that difference. Of course it's a moot point performance-wise because we all do 7/10ths at the track. Yeah right
What's the consensus on CCA reqts? Will the 405 do or go 540?
I will likely go 540, as like an iPhone you can't upgrade it after the fact. The 405 is listed as suitable for up to 3,000cc. I figure a high compression 3.6l could use a bit more capacity in reserve. Hopefully I'll still get a reasonable price.
They could, but they don't. Well at least not as much. I will likely go 540, as like an iPhone you can't upgrade it after the fact. The 405 is listed as suitable for up to 3,000cc. I figure a high compression 3.6l could use a bit more capacity in reserve. Hopefully I'll still get a reasonable price.
I can envision the pit lane at Taupo with everyone waving the others on the track. Then hoofing it straight after they take off. A bit like the cycling pursuit.
For those still doing some homework, the stock 996T battery looks to weigh a bit over over 23 Kgs, and has an 80 AH reserve (versus 70AH and 60AH for the lighter stock GT2 and GT3 batteries respectively).
The 405/540 Shorais under consideration weigh under a tenth of that:
Attachment 1052710
but have a lower (27AH/36AH) reserve capacity, hence us not being able to leave the car parked for more than a couple of weeks or so if we want it to start again unassisted.
Still keen to take that sack of potatoes out from in front of the dashboard though, even if it means carrying a light jumpstarter for the odd time I might leave my lights on.
The 405/540 Shorais under consideration weigh under a tenth of that:
Attachment 1052710
but have a lower (27AH/36AH) reserve capacity, hence us not being able to leave the car parked for more than a couple of weeks or so if we want it to start again unassisted.
Still keen to take that sack of potatoes out from in front of the dashboard though, even if it means carrying a light jumpstarter for the odd time I might leave my lights on.
You have to recover the seats right? In that case go black as the leather is cheaper and you won't have a headache with the match. Door cards are easy to recover in black and black mats. That has to be the most cost effective solution?
My thoughts would be - to keep it as you intend - I.e. not massive spend - is to work with what you have. The drivers bolster repaired and front seat leather worked over by a specialist. The seats and trim out and a pro shampoo and vac of the carpets. Steering wheel is horrible. Door cards and furniture are good. A few nicks here and there but so what?
Leave it as is and it is a fine looking car when you are done. Maybe not such a great combo but it is what it is. A lighter interior is a nice change but maybe not everyone's taste.
Aaron dropped me into Conti's in his C4 and I was mighty impressed with the smoothness which yours demonstrated too on the drive home. Aaron's interior combo of the clay brown is one I like because it is different.
I guess it comes down to how much you want to sink into it.