PaulJeffries Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Havent used the Seven since late October, its being treated well though in a Cair-o-port (car bubble thingy). I came to it today and no suprise to me the battery was dead. Jumped it and took it for a swift 5 mile drive on the lanes where theres no salt, and brought it back. Battery had some juice in but not enough to turn the engine. Two Qs really? 1) Is it safe to charge the battery on the car with the negative lead disconnected? 2) Will charging it be sufficient or do you reckon its now screwed as it has been fully discharged? Sorry two more Qs? 3) Where can I buy a new Banner battery from - Cheapest place of course (1.6 Roadsport) 4) What psi should the front and back tyres be (15" wheels) Avons. Thanks, Paul PHOTO OF THE CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted February 6, 2006 Support Team Share Posted February 6, 2006 1) Yes 2) try charging it but it may well be knackered 3) Try Bedford Battery company (google or yell should find a branch for you) 4) ??? (I have 13" wheels) Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 4) I have 15" CR500s, and 18-19psi seems to work best See some pictures of the build here. 8000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJeffries Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks guys quick response as always Charging now, so will see if it retains its charge (fingers crossed) PHOTO OF THE CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyboy Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 check the levels first and top up with distilled water charging while not at correct / min levels at least will ruin the battery........ Dodge Viper Blue R300 a thing of beauty is a ...............you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted February 6, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted February 6, 2006 Paul, Banner batteries UK headquarters is not too far from you! Banner Batteries (GB) Ltd. Units 5-8 Canal View Business Park Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 1UY Tel. 01889 571100 Telefax 01889 577342 I Know Colin Heseltine (Mid.Staffs AO) has picked a few up. I think there may well also be a dealer in Stafford stocks them. When the car is not being used for a period of time, its best to use a battery conditioner. I use one of these here. I'd suggest even lower on the tyre pressures, maybe as low as 16psi. I think you'll get better grip, but it may feel a little "soggy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJeffries Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks Richard, thats a great help will see how the charge goes and then if its not good will go direct to Banner. Cheers for the advice regarding pressures PHOTO OF THE CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Richard I tried lower pressures for a while. As you say, the car felt really 'mushy', so I went back up a couple of PSI. Worth trying to see if you get on with it though Guy See some pictures of the build here. 8000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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