Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Have i been imagining stories that the batteries can go flat pretty quickly? I will be picking mine up on Wednesday morning after 16 days of no use. should i be making plans to get a booster pack to meet me?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polishingpedlar 49 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 If your not using regularly then yes a trickle charger is a good idea, always used them on my motorbikes and for little cost it's a no brainier really. Easy to fit, just remember to disconnect before reversing out the garage. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 It seems to be the case that if you don't drive your car the battery tends to go flat. I left mine for 15 days and it was fine, but I do stupid mileage. If your use was low preceding leaving it, then you might want to take a friend and some jump leads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Last winter with low use ie possibly did not use for about 6 days a couple of times it just about went and that was a mild winter didn't recall having to de ice car at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Should have mentioned it is at the airport car park, I did mean to pack my booster pack but forgot :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Should have mentioned it is at the airport car park, I did mean to pack my booster pack but forgot :-/Airport car park hope it stays in the same place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Yes, there is that as well!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 14, 2014 I'm sure the car park will have a booster pack available. This happens all the time.I left my Boxster in the garage for a week, unlocked. It went totally flat!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Good news - it started just fine :-) 2 rob275 and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 That's a relief So the batteries aren't so bad after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 For some perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveoexige 11 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Just dont fit an Evo Ballistic fireball special.......then again Adrian's one is still "unexploded" so they cant all be bad I've got a Braille lightweight jobbie going on mine soon so I'll report back after its had some cold winters start ups to deal with. 1 rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Yeah you had a lucky escape with that one Steve, what a nightmare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 23, 2014 I have a Powervamp 25 battery designed to be used in a race car. I bought it in January 2009 or 2010 at the NEC Autosport show, brought it home and put it in a cupboard in the kitchen.I completely forgot I had it and came across it a couple of weeks ago. I put a meter across it, which read.. wait for it.. 13.8 volts, after at least five years in storage!! I had the battery off my '86 so thought I'd try it on the car.. It started from cold!!! Unbelievable!!I know I know, some of you will think this is BS.. I swear, every word is true!!! I'm tempted to put it on the car permanently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 I put mine on a trickle charger, and have been unscrewing the cell caps (old habit) whilst charging. The Toyota service manager said I did not need to do that with "our" batteries because they are sealed units and I am only trickle charging. Any thoughts/comments on this would be helpful please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Without getting soaking wet and looking at my car (pouring down here) are they sealed for life type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Without getting soaking wet and looking at my car (pouring down here) are they sealed for life type? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polishingpedlar 49 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 I put mine on a trickle charger, and have been unscrewing the cell caps (old habit) whilst charging. The Toyota service manager said I did not need to do that with "our" batteries because they are sealed units and I am only trickle charging. Any thoughts/comments on this would be helpful please. Had a trickle charger on my old Alfa Romeo and both my bikes, never had a problem.. They are all sealed for life batteries.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
