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Colorado B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Kappes03, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:00 PM
    teamhypoxia

    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    Don't think you want to do that with conventional lead acid batteries.
    Do they make car sized lipos yet?
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:02 PM
    teamhypoxia

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  3. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM
    YamaDirtrider

    YamaDirtrider Custom bumpers @FORT-ifyRigs

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    What hasn't been modified?
    Yea they have been making them for a while.
    https://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/

    Ya beat me to it. But part store have been selling Lipo Motorsport batteries for a few years
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:05 PM
    SilverGhost

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    Point taken. Lipos.... had to google it. That would be cool. But how long would it last.
     
  5. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:06 PM
    teamhypoxia

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    I've had one in my DRZ for a couple years now.
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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  7. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:09 PM
    teamhypoxia

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    But they're super light so you could jump higher :thumbsup:
     
  8. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Anything wrong with running batteries in the cab (back seat)?
     
  9. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:13 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Yes they can vent toxic fumes. Again, don't think that applies to sealed batteries, but I've heard both ways.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:13 PM
    YamaDirtrider

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    What hasn't been modified?
    No, however you should add extra protection so you don’t burn it down like Brandon.
    And I wond NEVER put a conventional battery inside the cab.
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:15 PM
    YamaDirtrider

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    What hasn't been modified?
    Correct. I know if a few special acid batteries that can go in the cab because they have the vents ran to a tub that has to go outside. But it’s a special battery and thus as expensive as a sealed battery
     
  12. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    I’m thinking he mis-spelled aftermarket seat heater :D
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    Lifted, Armored, needs more lights.
    Only AGM type batteries can be mounted on their side.
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    This thingamajig looks cool.

    painless-dual-battery-setup.jpg
     
  15. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    What hasn't been modified?
    Your wanting duals? Just as a back up or what?
     
  16. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    For EAF points of course. dah
     
  17. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    This thing
    1202170843a.jpg
     
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  18. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Ha! Just kidding bud. For winch, lights, radios and anything else that I will need more juice for.
     
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  19. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    What hasn't been modified?
    You need to get that out and go riding!
    I need to get mine out more...

    I may have just installed duals:anonymous:
    I did it couse of the winch and couse I dident wanna kill my only battery with a water heater element in the tank

    Asking to see if you were gonna go blue sea or regular continuous duty solonid
     
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  20. Dec 27, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    That's not an XR.
    That's a CRF.
    You're not worthy of it.
     

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