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Old 25-12-2012, 08:50 PM   #1
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Default can i use commodore battery for my RS2000?

Hey guys my RS2000 battrey is on my passanger floor ATM going to move to to boot soon but i was wondering if i can just buy a commodore battery and the right sized bits to go on the wire to connect to the battery? will it work fine? dont want to use a small battery cos my motor has had a bit of work done to it.

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Old 25-12-2012, 08:52 PM   #2
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Default Re: can i use commodore battery for my RS2000?

Yes , you can use any battery
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Old 25-12-2012, 09:01 PM   #3
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Default Re: can i use commodore battery for my RS2000?

tyx.
also when i do put it in he boot will a commodore battery with good wire of course be strong enough to turn the motor cos i know u lose more power the longer the cable is.

and what gauge and thickness cable should i buy to run a battery from the boot?
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Old 19-01-2013, 05:53 PM   #4
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Default Re: can i use commodore battery for my RS2000?

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tyx.
also when i do put it in he boot will a commodore battery with good wire of course be strong enough to turn the motor cos i know u lose more power the longer the cable is.

and what gauge and thickness cable should i buy to run a battery from the boot?

Don't think of batteries as ones for a certain vehicle, use the "CCA" rating, ask an auto electrician, he will be able to supply the correct cable, connectors and battery for not a lot more than the Auto parts store AND you will at least get the right info and parts
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Old 19-01-2013, 10:48 PM   #5
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Default Re: can i use commodore battery for my RS2000?

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Don't think of batteries as ones for a certain vehicle, use the "CCA" rating, ask an auto electrician, he will be able to supply the correct cable, connectors and battery for not a lot more than the Auto parts store AND you will at least get the right info and parts
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When the garage shifted the battery to the boot they (unknown to me) did it themselves and the cables are just not big enough it would have cost only a few $'s more to do it properly.
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