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Dec 16, 2010, 06:57 PM
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oh, and i didnt hook the trickle charger up.... i hate to say it, but im scared out of my mind to try to hook that thing up.... i kinda took some classes on batteries, and now they scare the bejesus out of me.... :-\
Dec 17, 2010, 04:45 AM
#2837
For a trickle charrge on teh Odysseys, taken from the odyssey website there silkey..
Less than 15 V anything over 15v will slowly fry the battery (ran into this problem with my last one), So keep an eye on what voltage its charging at, also just like everyone esle said lowest amps possible. If you look for the oweners manual for the odyssey battery it goes into alot of detail about charging to maximize the longevity. I actually emailed odyssey to ask them some questions and they basically told me that the battery is only rated for 3-5 years for it's intended application and if not used that way it would be greatly reduced. Like over half is what the lady told me lol. So anyways just some 2 cents from me.
Less than 15 V anything over 15v will slowly fry the battery (ran into this problem with my last one), So keep an eye on what voltage its charging at, also just like everyone esle said lowest amps possible. If you look for the oweners manual for the odyssey battery it goes into alot of detail about charging to maximize the longevity. I actually emailed odyssey to ask them some questions and they basically told me that the battery is only rated for 3-5 years for it's intended application and if not used that way it would be greatly reduced. Like over half is what the lady told me lol. So anyways just some 2 cents from me.
Dec 17, 2010, 06:08 AM
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Don't be a puss... Its no big deal... Seriously... Just hook it up on low amperage and you will be fine. I charge car batteries all the time.
Dec 17, 2010, 10:21 AM
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fine! geez! ill hook it up tonight! it has a 2 amp and a 4 amp. I'll hook it up to the 2 amp. i have it sitting on a plywood dresser with nothing directly underneath it. Hopefully that will be good for storage.
Dec 17, 2010, 02:27 PM
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Nah, i'd say a majority of us live either near the base in New London, Near Hartford, or somewhere less than an hour from hartford. I dont think there's many guys on here from that far west. Im super jealous you live over there though. The Shop is over there, and they do AMAZING work. I know from experience. My first evo was done by them and i highly suggest you go there for your work. 
Arrggg!!! You have an EP3 for your car right now!? i want one of those as my daily driver so bad! I love the look of them!
Arrggg!!! You have an EP3 for your car right now!? i want one of those as my daily driver so bad! I love the look of them!
well i plan on trading in the ep to the dealership. if you want it before let me know man. it will still have the A2 motor and tranny in it.
i used to work up in avon, so ill def make the drive up for some meets and stuff
Dec 20, 2010, 10:47 AM
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still makin some funny noises, but she runs pretty good. enough to show some people what whiplash feels like anyways. lol.
i know the weather is gettin crappy out, and my car will be goin into storage on December 31st, so if we're gonna try to get together, let me know.
i know the weather is gettin crappy out, and my car will be goin into storage on December 31st, so if we're gonna try to get together, let me know.
Dec 27, 2010, 07:07 AM
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Lol. Oh..... well, im makin 566hp/420tq.
And most of these funny noises arent like engine noises and stuff. I think they are random bolts dropped here and there in the trunk and stuff like that. I just need some decent weather to be able to clean her out, give her a tune up and call her good..... I really dont think that theres any serious issues left with her other than needing a tune.
ALTHOUGH, i will let you guys in on a little secret....... i believe i am actually about 90% on deciding to get rid of my 6262 and put a RED or GREEN in her and get her tuned up for AutoX......
And most of these funny noises arent like engine noises and stuff. I think they are random bolts dropped here and there in the trunk and stuff like that. I just need some decent weather to be able to clean her out, give her a tune up and call her good..... I really dont think that theres any serious issues left with her other than needing a tune.
ALTHOUGH, i will let you guys in on a little secret....... i believe i am actually about 90% on deciding to get rid of my 6262 and put a RED or GREEN in her and get her tuned up for AutoX......