Vintage racer of classic Minis, Morgans and Ginetta G4, just found a slightly roomier cockpit in the SR3.
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RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

Good to know, thank you!

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2 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

So, I am afraid I have to take back my praises for the XS Power battery. After 15 months it has failed, refusing to take a charge. The manufacturer declines the 2 years warranty despite clear signs of...

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2 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

Hey Charley, I did have the Odyssey Extreme in the car when I got it, and I remember telling the Canadian dealer, Robert Burgess that I was concerned about the look of the battery top corner, the one...

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2 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

So, I decided to jump ship and went for the same LiFePO4 battery you recommended. Very impressive in terms of light weight and power. But here's what happened to me: on the last lap of my first aftern...

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2 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

@parsonsj Awesome, thanks a bunch!

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6 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

@parsonsj Oh, so an SR8!! and the tiny battery can cope with cranking the V8 ok?? Quite impressive. Thanks for your help.

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6 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

@parsonsj thanks John Are the charging requirements different than for lead-acid batteries and would put a strain on the alternator?

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6 months ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

@parsonsj Hi John, It's been over a year since I swapped batteries and I am finding that the one I got is showing signs of weakness. How's your experience now with the battery you picked at battery+? ...

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6 months ago
RE: Hello - new SR3XXR owner

Welcome to this wonderful group and fantastic cars, I bought my 2014 SR3 from the Eastern Canada dealer 2years ago, and it's been all smiles and grins ever since. I had very similar concerns to yours...

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12 months ago
RE: Steering wheel height

Hi Beau, I have a 2014 SR3 and was also looking to raise the steering wheel a bit and also ditch the small round design which I found uncomfortable on the wrists in longer sessions. To achieve this as...

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1 year ago
Brake lights switch replacement

Replacement for brake lights pressure switch in the US is Beck Arnley 201-1087 which has the correct 10x1mm thread and thread sealant pre-applied. $9.00 on Amazon.

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1 year ago
RE: Alternative Fender Vents Rubber Bullet proof

Hmmm. Mine don't look too spiffy either. Are you thinking of a properly shaped polycarbonate shield?

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1 year ago
RE: SR3 GDU gears backlash

Thanks for chiming in! Yes, that's pretty much what I get. The only way to break the cycle is to either step on it (loud pedal, that is) which does not get you brownie points in the pits, or clutch in...

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1 year ago
SR3 GDU gears backlash

Is it just me? While driving through the pits heading to pre-grid, I find the GDU real "clunky" while I feather the throttle, driving real slow in first. . Back home, I looked for a potential reason a...

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1 year ago
RE: Odyssey Battery alternative

@parsonsj I also looked at Lithium and discussed it with my son who is an On Site Coordinator for the EPA (like when chemicals start burning out of control or when people try to sell a house in which ...

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1 year ago
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