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dcb · 01-05-2010, 08:38 AM

I rebuilt my starter after 130k miles, and installed a kill switch to save "wear and tear" on the ignition/cpu. Been using the same deep cycle battery for several years now (had to add water once).

It just sat in the airport lot for a week in 6 degree temps and started.

The one time it didn't start (my cue to rebuild the starter), I just hopped out and push started it. The 3 cars behind me might have been delayed a whole 30 seconds. stick shifts and small cars rule.

01-05-2010, 08:38 AM	#27 (permalink)
dcb needs more cowbell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ÿ Posts: 5,038 pimp mobile - '81 suzuki gs 250 t 90 day: 96.29 mpg (US) schnitzel - '01 Volkswagen Golf TDI 90 day: 53.56 mpg (US) Thanks: 158 Thanked 269 Times in 212 Posts	I rebuilt my starter after 130k miles, and installed a kill switch to save "wear and tear" on the ignition/cpu. Been using the same deep cycle battery for several years now (had to add water once). It just sat in the airport lot for a week in 6 degree temps and started. The one time it didn't start (my cue to rebuild the starter), I just hopped out and push started it. The 3 cars behind me might have been delayed a whole 30 seconds. stick shifts and small cars rule. __________________ WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!!!