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- Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:02 am
- Forum: Alternative Propulsion Vehicles
- Topic: fresh lead
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7221
- Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:17 pm
- Forum: Alternative Propulsion Vehicles
- Topic: fresh lead
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7221
fresh lead
Well, finally broke down today and plunked down $2300 for 18 new US145 6v/260Ah batteries. That's $500 more than 3 yrs ago but down $1300 from a few months ago. I tried to get the dealer to cut me a bigger break by offering to paint his logo on the car but he didn't wnat to go there. Sharkey, does y...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:54 pm
- Forum: Alternative Propulsion Vehicles
- Topic: Taming Lester
- Replies: 26
- Views: 30572
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:42 pm
- Forum: Alternative Propulsion Vehicles
- Topic: 1981 SCT VW Rabbit Controller Problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8310
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:48 pm
- Forum: Alternative Propulsion Vehicles
- Topic: Taming Lester
- Replies: 26
- Views: 30572
- Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:46 pm
- Forum: Guest Book
- Topic: it's been a while
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8956
We have Sam's around here so I'll check out their battery specs. 12v batteries seem to have a better energy/price ratio than 6v so I might consider using them. I use braided ground strap soldered directly to terminals to make battery interconnects. Very quick, low resistance method. I've also made a...
- Wed Oct 22, 2008 2:01 am
- Forum: Guest Book
- Topic: it's been a while
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8956
it's been a while
Dear Sharkey and all, I've been happily driving my '81 SCT VW Rabbit EV for almost 2 years now and the batteries are nearing the end of life. Started checking into prices and I'm having sticker shock. The US145s I bought for about $100 apiece two years ago are now over $200. Does anyone have any inf...