As the z1 doesn't always get the work out it needs I am curious to know what battery management systems are being used to keep the battery from draining too much.
Furthermore would it be worthwhile installing a deep cycle battery?
Battery management system
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F.Brossaud
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Hello,
I do not use a battery management system for mine but a much "primitive" tool, a battery switch !
It works perfectly even if the car has to stay for a long period without running
You just have to screw the knob and the car is ready to start.
It's "Dis-Car-Net", advertised as an immobiliser but that become a good switch when you remove the fuse
http://www.richbrook.co.uk/pages/batter ... tches.html
And ..yes... it's a product from UK
The bad news is that you lose your radio settings and the ECU memory, but I don't mind.
Frederic
I do not use a battery management system for mine but a much "primitive" tool, a battery switch !
It works perfectly even if the car has to stay for a long period without running
You just have to screw the knob and the car is ready to start.
It's "Dis-Car-Net", advertised as an immobiliser but that become a good switch when you remove the fuse
http://www.richbrook.co.uk/pages/batter ... tches.html
And ..yes... it's a product from UK
The bad news is that you lose your radio settings and the ECU memory, but I don't mind.
Frederic
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Paul Drawmer
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I posted this a few years ago ... there are more monitoring chargers available now - even Halfords do 'em:
http://www.zroadster.net/z1/archive-199 ... s/583.html
(still trying to get urls properly linked - but you'll be able to work it out!
http://www.zroadster.net/z1/archive-199 ... s/583.html
(still trying to get urls properly linked - but you'll be able to work it out!
battery charger recommendation
BMW sells a smart charger (at least in the USA they do) that recharges any car via the cigarette lighter socket, which is perfect for the Z1 since the batt is somewhat difficult to access, not to mention the ease with which one can scratch the seat shells while attempting to attach a conventional charger's metal clamps.
Having a master switch in the boot works extremely well in terms of increased battery longevity.
Having a master switch in the boot works extremely well in terms of increased battery longevity.
Optimate!!
I have an Optimate unit I use for my bike (am sure a few of you use the same), should these work with the car battery?
Mark
Mark
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jimblespud
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Green soultion
Note: I have not tried this myself yet...
If your garage has a window (or you store outside...) have you thought of a solar trickle charger. I have attached a link of one. I did see one in Maplins at the weekend as well. They plug into the cigarette lighter. You may have to extend the cable a bit.
This should also get round any problems of not alarming your baby properly as well.
http://www.selectsolar.co.uk/gadget.html#vehiclecharger
If your garage has a window (or you store outside...) have you thought of a solar trickle charger. I have attached a link of one. I did see one in Maplins at the weekend as well. They plug into the cigarette lighter. You may have to extend the cable a bit.
This should also get round any problems of not alarming your baby properly as well.
http://www.selectsolar.co.uk/gadget.html#vehiclecharger
