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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Regardless, my main concern isn't discharge due to starting, but the charge current from the alternator, especially in sub-zero conditions. My battery is rated at only 8.4 A charge at normal temperatures. An alternator would easily exceed this after sitting for a while and then starting a car.
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That's a fair point, I went with 16.8Ah capacity for my 875cc Fiat but my biggest enemy has been self discharge while parked, I've put a solar panel on the garage roof to solve than one now.