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12v Jump Starter Packs?
- inkey$
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What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.
This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-Ultr ... hdGY&psc=1
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.
This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-Ultr ... hdGY&psc=1
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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I have that exact one Inks, works very well, small, light-ish, the leads are very thick and robust, no gripes with it.inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 5:18 pm What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.
This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-Ultr ... hdGY&psc=1
Screenshot 2023-05-10 at 17.23.28.png
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
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E89 35is
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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A review good enough for me, John. Orderedjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 5:30 pmI have that exact one Inks, works very well, small, light-ish, the leads are very thick and robust, no gripes with it.inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 5:18 pm What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.
This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-Ultr ... hdGY&psc=1
Screenshot 2023-05-10 at 17.23.28.png
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Highly doubt you'll be anything but very pleased with it Inks, the whole thing is very well made with the ports and leads all superb quality.inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 5:32 pmA review good enough for me, John. Orderedjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 5:30 pmI have that exact one Inks, works very well, small, light-ish, the leads are very thick and robust, no gripes with it.inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 5:18 pm What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.
This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-Ultr ... hdGY&psc=1
Screenshot 2023-05-10 at 17.23.28.png
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Bought it as well. It was £75 business only price, is that what you paid or is that Amazon - you-think-you-get-a-deal thing
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911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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I paid £89 delivered before 1pm tomorrow. You got filtered in the right way I think.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Just seen this thread, an hour after my Grepro arrived from Amazon (£46). Obviously don't know if it's any good yet, but it looks the part.
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How does this work on an E85? It can't be used on the actual battery can it, so it is connected to the in engine compartment connectors and if so will the wires reach? Sorry if this me sound stupid
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Would be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters
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Someone on here will knowTitanTim wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:16 amWould be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters
Tim.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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Positive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.MikeyH wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:18 amSomeone on here will knowTitanTim wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:16 amWould be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters
Tim.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Thanks Johnjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:56 amPositive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.MikeyH wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:18 amSomeone on here will knowTitanTim wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:16 am Would be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters
Tim.
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Have you still got that blue 135i Tim....? No reason other than idle nosy curiosity....TitanTim wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:39 pmThanks Johnjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:56 amPositive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.
Tim.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29