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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
Would be interested to hear from you if you have changed your battery on your FFRR and noticed a marked improvement on how well the car drives. I changed mine recently and Im confinced the car runs even smoother with more MPG . Thanks.
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13th Sep 2011 7:41pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35114 |
it does seem like that, i sure the extra power does something to all the ecu's in the car and perks them up somehow... |
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13th Sep 2011 7:44pm |
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
I was thinking the alternator does not have to work as hard and also electronic timing etc runs more efficiently Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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13th Sep 2011 7:46pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35114 |
the range starts quicker as well, or does it ...it seems like it does.. |
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13th Sep 2011 7:51pm |
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
Yes Scarey but I wonder is it just imagination or does it really make a difference given the FFRR has a lot of electronics etc. If the older battery was maybe depleted to a point were it could only start the car its possible it may effect driving of the car especially if a couple of cells were faulty on older battery and car was only being used on short runs hence my thinking. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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13th Sep 2011 7:55pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35114 |
seriously i'm convinced the battery does make a difference..you and me have noticed it and many other members have posted about it.. |
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13th Sep 2011 7:57pm |
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Stephen.125 Member Since: 25 Jun 2009 Location: Frodsham Posts: 1496 |
I'm sure it's psychosomatic but it certainly starts with much more vigour - 920CCA.
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13th Sep 2011 9:53pm |
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fisha Member Since: 25 Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1298 |
I suppose its a possibility if your old battery was really dud then a new one would make a good difference. The better the supply voltage, the quicker the coils will charge up and punch out a decent spark.
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20th Sep 2011 12:16pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35114 |
valid theory fisha.. ... - .- -.
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20th Sep 2011 12:44pm |
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ric355 Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 302 |
For the bit about spark, this would be valid for a petrol engine but not for your TD6! (according to the little car picture) |
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20th Sep 2011 4:40pm |
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tboner001 Member Since: 22 Jan 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 691 |
Yes i am sure it does all that and more mine even looks better with a new battery when parked up it shines more and i think it even sent me a txt the other day to say thank you ........ Far to many gone... |
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20th Sep 2011 4:45pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35114 |
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20th Sep 2011 4:49pm |
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Johninspain Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Murcia Posts: 7 |
Hahaha no way
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15th Oct 2011 8:09am |
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L322Pilot Member Since: 10 Feb 2011 Location: Solihull Posts: 19 |
Before I replaced my battery I would get spurious massages on start up ranging from 'check light bulbs to steep hill descent inactive and more. New battery cured all and yes I do think the car runs better, well
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16th Oct 2011 10:26am |
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