Quote from: Alex Knight on May  3, 2024, 20:49I wouldn't consider the Fleva at all.

AD08RS gets a bad rep, because it didn't move the game on from the AD08R or AD08, but it's honestly still a really great tyre. You'll not regret it.

Thanks Alex - my wife might occasionally drive the car and it could be in rainy weather, she's by no means a fast driver etc but I'm assuming that if I said no faster than 60 in rainy weather then all should be absolutely fine?

Ever since a Marshall at Blyton park told me an entire fire engine could not extinguish a Lithium battery that caught on fire, I'm not ready to risk my car for a few KGs, especially on the road. I doubt even Senna would tell the difference in a comparatively lardy road car.

I wouldn't consider the Fleva at all.

AD08RS gets a bad rep, because it didn't move the game on from the AD08R or AD08, but it's honestly still a really great tyre. You'll not regret it.

Both good options and they state the cca's which not many do.
Was looking to see if I could get a tidy one for around £100 to £120.
I see a few called eco-worthy that look OK but not sure if they are good enough for the job.

Took the car out for a slightly more spirited (slightly higher revs - nothing major, think it hit 3200 rpm) drive up and down the hill.
Still only get heat when driving the car - I'm honestly not worried about it as it'll clear itself eventually, I'm just keeping an eye on the coolant.

Car is in dire need of alignment (possibly due to coming off jack stands.. not sure). But the way I'm looking at it, I think it's pretty much ready for the mapping day! :-)

Apart from this - I'm looking at tyres.
Last time round I went with the Toyo Proxes TR1s and whilst there were cost benefits, particularly when I had a spate of punctures, I did regret not going for the AD08s.

This time round I've started looking at the AD08RS series but am a bit concerned at the handling in our wet and cold climate.. and now I'm considering the Fleva.

I'm honestly unlikely to get this thing on a track, and I'm keen to have really good grip in most weather conditions, and am now looking to have more power shortly.

Is the Fleva the next one down from the AD08RS or is there something else that has a stiffer side wall but better water and cold handling than the AD08RS?

I have one of these: https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/exide/eltx20h-bs/

Used it for a couple of years without problems. I have aircon but no stereo and I use a battery isolator if I'm not using the car for more than a couple of days after the alarm drain killed off 3 lead-acid batteries. I bought a Ctek lithium charger for topping up over the winter as the standard type can apparently cause problems.

The battery is so much smaller that I had to buy a new clamp with shorter rods to hold it in.

Quote from: jvanzyl on May  3, 2024, 13:13In terms of weight reduction/cost there is unlikely to be anything else on the car that comes close.

agree

I ordered this back in Dec 2021.
https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/JWM-PS-12-LiFePO4-BATTERY-BUNDLE-p250876921

No issues what so ever, I used the car as a daily commute all fine. When left for a while it will go flat, but then it's fully charged in what appears to be less than an hour using the charger.

In terms of weight reduction/cost there is unlikely to be anything else on the car that comes close.

A spin off for all visiting Spain/Andalucía.

The prospect of driving Belle through spring and Guaraní Girl´s enthusiasm to pose had me look at the Osborne Bull locations. 
By all means copy:


THE OSBORNE BULLS IN ANDALUCIA:

Almería Province
Benahadux - N-340a - (36.93626,-2.462072)

Cádiz Province
Los Barrios - A381 Km 85 - (36.175349,-5.48128)
Alcalá de los Gazules - N-440 PK 53 - (36.457223,-5.741862)
Alcalá de los Gazules - N-440 PK 48 - (36.463298,-5.782935)
Puerto de Santa María - Matajaca - A-4 - (36.644007,-6.178284)
Puerto de Santa María - Cuesta de la Trocha-Aquapark - N-IV - (36.63404,-6.195447)
Puerto de Santa María - Rotonda de los Toros (not official)
Jerez de la Frontera - Airport Apron (not official)
Jerez de la Frontera - El Cuadrejón - N-IV - (36.783923,-6.038803)
Véjer de la Frontera/Conil - N-340 - (36.283523,-6.049312)
Tarifa/Facinas - N-340 Km 68 - (36.134599,-5.71085)


Córdoba Province
Cuesta del Espino

Granada Province
Guéjar-Sierra - A-395 - (37.140894,-3.456665)
Albolote/Pantano de Cubillas - N-323 - (37.299957,-3.662332)

Jaén Province
Santa Elena - A-4 - (38.321327,-3.555395)

Málaga Province
Los Boliches-Fuengirola
Torre del Mar/Vélez-Málaga/Almayate - N-340,2 - (36.732369,-4.119828)
Casabermeja - A-45 Km 123,5 - (36.898602,-4.434401)

Sevilla Province
Las Cabezas de San Juan - N-IV - (36.966633,-5.8772)
La Luisiana
Lora de Estepa - A-4, E-5 N-334 - (37.273874,-4.801468)
Castillo de las Guardas - N-433 - (37.749815,-6.369362)
Castilleja del Campo - A-472 - (37.392935,-6.317724)
Huévar - A-49 - (37.358358,-6.301706)

Here is a link to Google maps showing the locations

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1NM9pCHDNGjQwcioXkGfRTEiFM60&msa=0&ll=38.412905579557325%2C-4.416504000000007&spn=5.124257%2C7.064209&z=7

a creative search should bring up quite a bit Jared.

My 7 y.o. mini lifepo is still doing great btw. 
Well, it wás, I hope will be     Disconnected it three weeks ago and fingers crossed it will start the engine in about a week.
If it gives up, will buy the same or equivalent again.