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More eCobra controller education, undertanding battery capacities, Jack tests a new amp-hour counter/meter and power resister for bleeding batteries…

 

This Week:

  • More eCobra controller education
  • Understanding battery capacities at the top end of charging the pack in the Mini Cooper
  • Are the CALB batteries higher capacity than they are rated?
  • Jack tests a new amp-hour counter/meter and power resister for bleeding batteries
  • Pete McWade talks about his new conversion project car

 

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