SRi 16v W.I.P. (lots of pics)

[Greig Sri]

My mate uses a few of these solar chargers on his cars, he swears by them and doesn't get flat batterys.

BUT

I used one and it didn't make an ounce of difference. So I think it depends on if the batterys in good condition in the first place and also on the make/quality of the solar charger your using.

Ive looked on ebay and there are a few different power outputs available. With masive cost differences between cheap and expensive ones.

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Maintenance chargers are great if you have access to power

I know thats best but at the moment the car has to sit outside. As garage is small and full of other stuff.


Greig

[planetc]

Extention lead?

[iangsi]

I've got a 1W output & it does not charge as claimed just maintains the charge. I've put my multi-meter on it & disconnected it puts out 20V then connected it drops down to whatever voltage the battery level is at.

[Greig Sri]

Extention lead?

Not a good idea long term. Having it lying across my front garden from the garage to car at other side.

Think ill get a 4watt charger offf ebay and see how I get on.

Greig

[Cavalier342]

Extension lead would be more inviting to car thieves I'd imagine as they'd suss out that you're keeping the battery charged or even heating the interior.....

[planetc]

Extension lead would be more inviting to car thieves I'd imagine as they'd suss out that you're keeping the battery charged or even heating the interior.....

Does it make it make it more likely to be be stolen being warm?

[btcctroy]

Extension lead would be more inviting to car thieves I'd imagine as they'd suss out that you're keeping the battery charged or even heating the interior.....

Does it make it make it more likely to be be stolen being warm?

Stuttering there lol

[planetc]

Nope, I was singing it

[Greig Sri]

Could wire 230 volts to door handle that would put someone off touching thr car. Lol

Greig

[iangsi]

Nope, I was singing it

Is it difficult singing with a biscuit in your mouth ?

[planetc]

Nope, I was singing it

Is it difficult singing with a biscuit in your mouth ?

No, although b, m, and p are a little awkward to pronounce.

[btcctroy]

Nope, I was singing it

Is it difficult singing with a biscuit in your mouth ?

No, although b, m, and p are a little awkward to pronounce.

How on earth would you know that lol

[planetc]

:lol

[Greig Sri]

With the weather being nice this weekend. I dug out the cavalier key , connected the battery and fired the car up. Started no problem this time since I got a new battery couple of months back. Then a set about giving the car a wash and polish. Been to long since it got polished.

When I was checking if everything was working. I found the heated rear window switch is not lighting up when turned on and the number plate bulb was out to. It turned out I need a new switch and the housing has seen better days for the number plate bulb. So ive ordered a new housing with led bulb to go in it. I then went led mad and ordered led bulbs for all interior lights. Should be nice and bright when the doors are opened. Also led bulbs in the side lights.

Pics to follow once bulbs fitted.

Greig

[Envoy CDX]

Looking forward to seeing the changes.

[Greig Sri]

Sit down for this bit of news......... the cavalier is going on the road this year!!!!. Ive sorted out insurance to start on1st of may. Been busy sorting out some wee jobs that needed doing and getting stuff ordered. Like oil change, fuel filter, wiper blades etc. Ive had to paint my winter wheels and order new imscher center caps. As ive the car entered in to a classic car show in may. The proper wheels are still needing powder coated and new rubber. Its all go just now on the cavalier. The bill is getting bigger daily.

Greig

[HAIRIBO]

Where did you get the new hosuing for the number plate light?

I got a PPI check this week, so IO'm going to get the v6 welded and back on the road for the summer. (Been 5 years )

[Greig Sri]

The number plate light came from ebay. Was only £6 ish I think. At least your puting the ppi cash to good use.

Greig.

[HAIRIBO]

I didnt even put a claim in for it. So I was a nice surprise.

[Ads]

Where did you get the new hosuing for the number plate light?

I got a PPI check this week, so IO'm going to get the v6 welded and back on the road for the summer. (Been 5 years )

far to long,be good to see it back on the road where it belongs, Ads

[Greig Sri]

Here some pics from the last few things ive done to the car.

Here is the super bright led interior lights



Here is the led sided lights and under bonnet light.



Here is the new centers for the irmscher wheels that I painted.


Here is a wheel painted up and back on car.


Ive been busy cleaning the car and here it is with the wheels painted.


Other things done were new wipers and pump for the windscreen washers. Oil change tomorrow along with new fuel filter.

Greig

[Greig Sri]

Heres the new number plate light. No more yellowed cover. Looking good with led bulb.



greig

[iangsi]

Glad you liked the visor's, where did you get the rest of the LED lamps from as I want to do my interior lights to match as well.

[Greig Sri]

I got the leds from ebay. You need 42mm and 38mm interior bulbs then 501 w5w for the spot lamps in the interior
Light. The 38mm are for the rear grab handles and 42mm for interior light, boot light, bonnet light and glove box light. Ive also got a T5 led bulb to change the one in the heater control.

Greig

[Greig Sri]

Oil change done.