ESC and reliability

[Qwimby1]

Good input again. I have a battery tender already.

[Qwimby1]

It's finally cool enough in my garage to install, but I'm having trouble finding needed info on the batteries. I have two PC680s, but it looks like they're dated 2016 and 2017 so I figure I'd be better off just getting 3 new ones. It also appears that a regular trickle charger won't do it for an AGM, so I can't use my motorcycle battery tender. Somebody posted how they installed a slightly larger starter battery and had room to do it, but I can't find that post.

[BlOody_BoOger]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

It's finally cool enough in my garage to install, but I'm having trouble finding needed info on the batteries. I have two PC680s, but it looks like they're dated 2016 and 2017 so I figure I'd be better off just getting 3 new ones. It also appears that a regular trickle charger won't do it for an AGM, so I can't use my motorcycle battery tender. Somebody posted how they installed a slightly larger starter battery and had room to do it, but I can't find that post.

I would stick with the original upgrade set up. Which is one pc680 battery for your starter and two big crank etx16

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[Qwimby1]

Originally Posted by BlOody_BoOger

I would stick with the original upgrade set up. Which is one pc680 battery for your starter and two big crank etx16

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Ready to go but batteries are back ordered everywhere. I have two Odyssey PC680s from PO, but two days after after a full charge, one is holding 12.85 and the other 12.34. Probably best to go with two new ETX16s you recommend, and one new PC680 for starter. Probably won't be able to get them all before January. Can't get E85 where I live now, and it looks like it won't be available for a long time. Will have to run 93 till then and the car is a real slug running that stuff. Ugh.

[zc06_kisstherain]

I dont know where you located but i have 2 new 16x batteries for sale cheap. I cant ship though

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[Qwimby1]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

I dont know where you located but i have 2 new 16x batteries for sale cheap. I cant ship though

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Thanks, But I'm, in Florida. Just curious, if you use E85, can you get it where you are?

[BlOody_BoOger]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Ready to go but batteries are back ordered everywhere. I have two Odyssey PC680s from PO, but two days after after a full charge, one is holding 12.85 and the other 12.34. Probably best to go with two new ETX16s you recommend, and one new PC680 for starter. Probably won't be able to get them all before January. Can't get E85 where I live now, and it looks like it won't be available for a long time. Will have to run 93 till then and the car is a real slug running that stuff. Ugh.

If you're gonna run 93 I would suggest getting Steve to get you a custom tune.

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[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Thanks, But I'm, in Florida. Just curious, if you use E85, can you get it where you are?

Yes. There is one in Newark near airport. I never did though. Dont want to drive like 30min to get that lol

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[WNDSRFR]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Thanks, But I'm, in Florida. Just curious, if you use E85, can you get it where you are?

Sorry but I just couldn't resist the smart ass reply.

If I use E85, yes I can get it. If I can't get E85 no I don't use it.

But seriously, don't worry too much about the batteries. I've been using the original PowerSonic spec batteries since day one with no problems at all. If you have any problems, PM me. I'm just on the other side.

[Qwimby1]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Sorry but I just couldn't resist the smart ass reply.

If I use E85, yes I can get it. If I can't get E85 no I don't use it.

But seriously, don't worry too much about the batteries. I've been using the original PowerSonic spec batteries since day one with no problems at all. If you have any problems, PM me. I'm just on the other side.

I've used a lot of deep cycle batteries in RVs, and always considered 12.5 to be fully discharged. Would you be confident using the

PC680s I have now? After a charge two days ago, one is now 12.33 and the other 12.84.

[Lantanafrs2]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Ready to go but batteries are back ordered everywhere. I have two Odyssey PC680s from PO, but two days after after a full charge, one is holding 12.85 and the other 12.34. Probably best to go with two new ETX16s you recommend, and one new PC680 for starter. Probably won't be able to get them all before January. Can't get E85 where I live now, and it looks like it won't be available for a long time. Will have to run 93 till then and the car is a real slug running that stuff. Ugh.

No e85 on the turnpike?

[Qwimby1]

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

No e85 on the turnpike?

The turnpike is 75 miles from me. The website I saw purporting to list stations carrying it was worthless. Last time I looked it had about a dozen, but not one had it and most I called didn't even know what it is.

[Lantanafrs2]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

The turnpike is 75 miles from me. The website I saw purporting to list stations carrying it was worthless. Last time I looked it had about a dozen, but not one had it and most I called didn't even know what it is.

Theres actually a Facebook group for e85 in Florida. Might wanna check it out. Info on locations and availability

[WNDSRFR]

Originally Posted by Qwimby1

I've used a lot of deep cycle batteries in RVs, and always considered 12.5 to be fully discharged. Would you be confident using the

PC680s I have now? After a charge two days ago, one is now 12.33 and the other 12.84.

No I think your batteries are pretty much dead. The voltage should be around 13 volts. But voltage is not a good way to determine the health of batteries. Go to an auto parts store and have them load tested. Most places will do it for free.