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Posted 28 June 2020 - 04:06 PM

ha !  i like to think i'm competent, but i'm certainly no wiring guru  :lol: , and as far as batteries are concerned other than cranking amps and storage time details the rest of it is lost on me

 

had a look but couldn't find the one you mentioned - the one in the PG series that looks most likely would be the 12V21 as it's quite small and at 200amp max discharge should be more than enough to start a mini.  looks to hold it's charge pretty well too; 20% charge loss over 6months



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Posted 28 June 2020 - 05:11 PM

ha !  i like to think i'm competent, but i'm certainly no wiring guru  :lol: , and as far as batteries are concerned other than cranking amps and storage time details the rest of it is lost on me

 

had a look but couldn't find the one you mentioned - the one in the PG series that looks most likely would be the 12V21 as it's quite small and at 200amp max discharge should be more than enough to start a mini.  looks to hold it's charge pretty well too; 20% charge loss over 6months

 

Slight typo on my end PG-12V21B ..Had a reply from the guy today as was unsure about cranking amps..his response no trouble in the 4 years he has been using them ..Ideal for me as I will mount it under the load bed out of the way..your wiring is perfect so take a bow.. :highfive:



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Posted 12 July 2020 - 05:54 PM

Couple more ticks off the list being the bonnet badge and final install of the battery..just add fuel I I could venture around the block !..

 

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Posted 12 July 2020 - 09:00 PM

i like the battery install - a much more neat and tidy solution than having it on the floor.

 

so.........when's the big day ?



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Posted 13 July 2020 - 08:50 AM

i like the battery install - a much more neat and tidy solution than having it on the floor.

 

so.........when's the big day ?

Thanks...yes the original set up served its purpose but also added to the floors disappearing over time !..I could have driven it yesterday but decided to watch the GP instead ..Will re schedule this week :-)



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Posted 14 July 2020 - 02:57 PM

Couple more ticks off the list being the bonnet badge and final install of the battery..just add fuel I I could venture around the block !..
 
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Some great details ... changes that look stylish yet stock .... if BL were actually that careful/ thoughtful!!!

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Posted 14 July 2020 - 08:39 PM

 

Couple more ticks off the list being the bonnet badge and final install of the battery..just add fuel I I could venture around the block !..
 
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Some great details ... changes that look stylish yet stock .... if BL were actually that careful/ thoughtful!!!

 

 

Thanks Longtime..thats the aim nothing fancy just try to improve on what's there...just about finished the reverse camera so I can see what's behind ..will post when done..



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Posted 18 July 2020 - 07:49 PM

Reverse camera fitted to door !..and a gentle burble around the block..its first journey since being off the road in 2006....

 

 

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Posted 18 July 2020 - 10:14 PM

Looking great , huge milestone getting to drive it albeit round the block. If anything like mine snagging list will seem to go on forever .... but all worth it in the end ( camber on front looks a little odd ? , maybe angle of pics?)

Fantastic mini Well done

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Posted 19 July 2020 - 11:54 AM

Looking great , huge milestone getting to drive it albeit round the block. If anything like mine snagging list will seem to go on forever .... but all worth it in the end ( camber on front looks a little odd ? , maybe angle of pics?)

Fantastic mini Well done

 

Thanks longtime..yes a few areas needing attention the camber being one...I recently changed them to adjustable so will get that sorted pronto..let the snagging begin.. :-)



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Posted 19 July 2020 - 12:50 PM

Reverse camera fitted to door !..and a gentle burble around the block..its first journey since being off the road in 2006....

 

Any better pictures of your “reversing camera”?



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Posted 19 July 2020 - 04:48 PM



 



Reverse camera fitted to door !..and a gentle burble around the block..its first journey since being off the road in 2006....

 

Any better pictures of your “reversing camera”?

 

Reverse camera for a mini van...

 

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Posted 19 July 2020 - 08:21 PM

I like that mirror mount, saves having to drill the door, I was going to compromise and just get a clip on one. What have you done regarding the internal catch for it? Looks really nice, such a clean build, mine won't turn out this nice! 



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Posted 19 July 2020 - 09:13 PM

 

 

Reverse camera for a mini van...

 

Where do you get those?



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Posted 20 July 2020 - 07:47 AM

I like that mirror mount, saves having to drill the door, I was going to compromise and just get a clip on one. What have you done regarding the internal catch for it? Looks really nice, such a clean build, mine won't turn out this nice! 

Thanks..im not a fan of door mirrors so this is the closest i can get without drilling..It Mounts through the existing catch so it still functions as normal...






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