Battery questions
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Hi
Anyone fitted one of these from flea bay?
If so are they any good?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CHIMAERA-4-5-285BHP-...
Also is there any I need to know changing battery ie alarm ect?
Cheers
Anyone fitted one of these from flea bay?
If so are they any good?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CHIMAERA-4-5-285BHP-...
Also is there any I need to know changing battery ie alarm ect?
Cheers
having recently been a bit ticked off for offering apparently ill-informed advice all I can say is that my 96 Chim 400 takes an 072. I know this as I changed it last week.
An 075 is slightly smaller (physically) and have lower CCA and Ah ratings..
PERSONALLY, I wouldn't buy that for my 400 as I don't THINK it's up to the job. My 072 is rated at 570CCA and 68Ah.. That's just my opinion of course...
An 075 is slightly smaller (physically) and have lower CCA and Ah ratings..
PERSONALLY, I wouldn't buy that for my 400 as I don't THINK it's up to the job. My 072 is rated at 570CCA and 68Ah.. That's just my opinion of course...
Julesprivate said:
having recently been a bit ticked off for offering apparently ill-informed advice all I can say is that my 96 Chim 400 takes an 072. I know this as I changed it last week.
An 075 is slightly smaller (physically) and have lower CCA and Ah ratings..
PERSONALLY, I wouldn't buy that for my 400 as I don't THINK it's up to the job. My 072 is rated at 570CCA and 68Ah.. That's just my opinion of course...
An 075 is slightly smaller (physically) and have lower CCA and Ah ratings..
PERSONALLY, I wouldn't buy that for my 400 as I don't THINK it's up to the job. My 072 is rated at 570CCA and 68Ah.. That's just my opinion of course...
Hogwash Jules, and what do you know about batteries anyway?
I can't believe you keep coming on here giving such misleading advice, you should Spend more time researching
Only kiddin ya, sorry couldn't resist it
To the OP, everything Jules says is correct
An 072 around the 600 cold cranking amps will be up to the job & will fit no problem, also if you can stretch to an AGM battery, do so.
The dimensions for an 072 battery (the original size fitted by TVR) are:
Length: 266mm
Width: 175mm
Height: 220mm
FYI, the dimensions of the 1996 Chimaera battery box are:
Length: 280mm
Width: 190mm
Height: 230mm
My Odyssey PC1500 fits in the Chimaera battery box a treat, the dimensions of this battery are:
Length: 275.6 mm
Width: 171.7 mm
Height: 198.6 mm
The dimensions for the 096 Varta Ultra (cheaper than my Odyssey but still very good quality) are:
Length: 278 mm
Width: 175 mm
Height: 190 mm
So the bottom line is lots of batteries fit, just keep an eye on the length as this is where things can get a bit tight.
TBH any 096 should fit (just), and would be a great option as typically it's a case of the bigger & heavier the better with lead acid batteries.
And AGM technology is definitely the way forward if you can stretch to it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-Varta-Ultra-E3...
Oh and finally, fit a BatteryBrain, you'll avoid the typical TVR parasitic drain issues and your battery will last for many many more years.
It's the deep discharges inflicted on a battery (typically from parasitic drains) that kills batteries.
A disconnect battery can't be affected by a parasitic drain, full stop.
http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=...
ChimpOnGas said:
Oh and finally, fit a BatteryBrain, you'll avoid the typical TVR parasitic drain issues and your battery will last for many many more years.
It's the deep discharges inflicted on a battery (typically from parasitic drains) that kills batteries.
A disconnect battery can't be affected by a parasitic drain, full stop.
http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=...
Spookily enough I also bought one of those and will get around to fitting it sometime soon!It's the deep discharges inflicted on a battery (typically from parasitic drains) that kills batteries.
A disconnect battery can't be affected by a parasitic drain, full stop.
http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=...
That's assuming i can pry the keys for the Chim back off my wife who has been using it for the last week since her TT died..
Julesprivate said:
ChimpOnGas said:
Hogwash Jules, and what do you know about batteries anyway?
I can't believe you keep coming on here giving such misleading advice, you should Spend more time researching
Only kiddin ya, sorry couldn't resist it
PS: BatteryBrain is a top solution, especially for those without access to mains power where the car is stored.
BTW.. As long as you secure the battery properly, there's no real reason why you can't ditch the battery box altogether.
minkybob said:
CHEERS
Now ordering the AGM
Good choice, the weight of it alone tells you everything about the quality of the Varta Ultra.Now ordering the AGM
At 20kg it's a good 10% heavier than a slightly cheaper conventional wet battery of this size.
An AGM battery will recover far better from deep discharges and has far lower internal resistance.
That's why all high end car makers now exclusively use AGM batteries, and they're the only choice for cars with the new stop start technology.
TBH 760 cold cranking amps is way more than you'll ever need, but it's certainly nice to have.
PS: I still recommend a BatteryBrain
minkybob said:
fitted new battery today well pleased
Central locking works from miles away instead of pressing it against driver side window
Also car idles better on start up for some reason? (any one know why)
Cheers
Possibly because the TVR fuel pump wiring is rubbish, it can mean you end up with low fuel pressure at idle.Central locking works from miles away instead of pressing it against driver side window
Also car idles better on start up for some reason? (any one know why)
Cheers
Especially if your alternator has a weak output at idle, or (as in your case) your battery is on the way out.
Your new battery is helping, for the moment
The proper permanent solution is to upgrade the TVR fuel pump wiring.
Glad to hear the battery worked out well for you
Alun450 said:
ChimpOnGas,Do you mean upgrade the connections or heavier wiring or both. When I saw the pics gesmonkey took of the system pulled out and on the floor it looked like old junk and very pityfull.
The TVR fuel pump wiring is constructed from very small gauge low amp cable.The pump suffers, much like the why the electric windows are slow & the headlights can be dim.
TBH from what I've seen TVR really should have used heavier gauge cable in a lot of areas.
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