Late Notice (sorry)...

[Ginja]

Just a heads up really. This coming Sunday I will (weather permitting) be participating in the Teddy Bear run from Horley (Gatwick Area) to a Childrens Hospice in Arundel to give a teddy bear to a life limited child. Its a convoy thing with a bunch of interesting and different cars, intended to be a fun day out and entertain the kids! More can be found on the link here. I think there are still a few places so if you are near and want to join in please contact the organiser

Sorry for the late notice, I only learned of it late last week...

Happy Christmas to all!

Mark

[fatboy18]

Blimey, you still running the Viper after they have started spreading salt on the roads?

[Ginja]

ONLY for very special occasions and not if the weather is unsafe!

(Actually, I've only used it for Paul since the cold came and after each use there is an intensive cleaning period in the now heated garage!)

[fatboy18]

Would have helped out if I had a car on the road

[Stedman]

I'd love to join this next time chaps! (Once the car is on the road, again. and i'm not working!)

[MADMAX-UK]

Top man for flying the Viper flag.
Sorry I can't join you.

[neilsfishing]

Away sorry have a good one

[Ginja]

Was a very good day out, met a lot of very interesting people! However, the SRT refused to go, seems the battery has died. I've no experience of these yet, are there any special requirements as with the Gen 2 GTS's?

Thanks!

Mark

[Viper]

keep the trickle charger plugged in permantly, then the battery should last for years

[Ginja]

It is always on charge - Optimate 3 Its not just flat its not holding charge and the acid is leaking so I have to do some remedial work on the tray as well. This one is from March 2008 and is a Mopar one which I have heard mixed reviews on - its not done too badly.

Mark

[Dr-Bob]

USAutomotive have them on the shelf .. Just picked one up for Terry...

AC Delco so a good one , Think most of the club cars have these now...

[Ginja]

As the SRT has top mounted terminals can I not just get one from any battery dealer? USAutomotive were great for the GTS but they are a very long way from me!

[zubair]

hi mark most of my hummers and other american stuff i import comes with ac delco once here i replace it with good heavy duty battery euro parts have a good offer on at the moment or any battery supplier

[Viper]

Ginja said:

As the SRT has top mounted terminals can I not just get one from any battery dealer? USAutomotive were great for the GTS but they are a very long way from me!

yes, just make sure the cranking amps are the same or better, and the sizes are the same

[ViperDave]

Viper said:

Ginja said:

As the SRT has top mounted terminals can I not just get one from any battery dealer? USAutomotive were great for the GTS but they are a very long way from me!

yes, just make sure the cranking amps are the same or better, and the sizes are the same

and the + - are in the same position, on many of the ones i looked at (halfords et al) they were the wrong way around

Ps put a little vaseline/grease on the cover plate bolts to make them run easier so you don't strip the heads, they are about $5 each!

Edited by ViperDave on Monday 17th December 10:23

[Gixer]

Try http://www.tayna.co.uk/

Loads of people on PH use them. Ive used them before, very quick service.

[Viper Nigel]

I can recommend Tayna Batteries. Excellent help, fast delivery for my Gen I