Fingers xx'd the CTEK jobbies works as well as it looks.
I still don't have a CTEK charger. Is the MXS 5.0 on the one to get?
Annoys me that a "simple" battery charger is still over 50 quid...ho hum...
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"not a professional engineer, mechanic and mechanist"
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For some reason I was talked into getting the MXS 10 which is a bit of overkill in hindsight.
I'm sure the MXS 5.0 is more than capable for the job.
Mike
I'm sure the MXS 5.0 is more than capable for the job.
Mike
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I've got the MXS 5.0. Very happy with it and is taking care of my needs.
2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
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Make sure you get the one that can do the battery revival.
/that the one with a "Recond" option. MXS5.0 does it by the look of it. Looks like they've reduced their range somewhat.
//I absolutely hate CTEK's site.
/that the one with a "Recond" option. MXS5.0 does it by the look of it. Looks like they've reduced their range somewhat.
//I absolutely hate CTEK's site.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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IchBautAuto
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I've had a MXS10 for ages. possibly an overkill for small batteries but for the larger batteries it's good.
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Cheers, a good place to start. Sort of thing that is probably not a big issue if driven daily. This will happen soon.
Might have to get one!
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3310? Noice. Not as good as my 8210 with Budweiser case mod though. :-p
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Yeah, I had one of them too. Both good. Can't remember which one(s) had the FM radio though?
"not a professional engineer, mechanic and mechanist"
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Neither. 
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Oh. Was sure I had a Nokia that did.
"not a professional engineer, mechanic and mechanist"
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I think there were some. Just not those 2. Maybe the 3330?
At least, my addled memory tells me that. Could be wrong.
At least, my addled memory tells me that. Could be wrong.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Ah. 8310.
Really liked that phone
Really liked that phone
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IchBautAuto
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I WAS a Nokia person and ended up with a 1020 and then a 930? made by Nokia with Win OS. Last one was a 950 made by MS, not the same quality as Nokia but lots of software updates despite being out of production. MS recently even updated the Nokia 930 to Win 10 too. Despite being old(er) they still function well except that apps are not a strong suite. I figure if you run a very non mainstream car then there is no harm in having a queer phone.
C5 RS6, Milltek and Wagners: B5 RS4 450 + HP: A4 1.8 GP TQS original: 1963 UNIMOG 404:
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Well. The good news is it works.
And I need to charge the landrover battery (although even @ 29%, it's enough to start it).
The bad news is range isn't great. Through the LR door and then the garage door - range ends up at about 10-12 feet. A little more if I'm standing outside (maybe 15 feet)
Still handy since I don't have to unlock or get into the thing to check it - but I can't check the battery from indoors, even by the nearest window. Google tells me there is no wifi or 4G battery monitor that exists - but I wonder if a bluetooth range extender could help?
And I need to charge the landrover battery (although even @ 29%, it's enough to start it).
The bad news is range isn't great. Through the LR door and then the garage door - range ends up at about 10-12 feet. A little more if I'm standing outside (maybe 15 feet)
Still handy since I don't have to unlock or get into the thing to check it - but I can't check the battery from indoors, even by the nearest window. Google tells me there is no wifi or 4G battery monitor that exists - but I wonder if a bluetooth range extender could help?
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