So, my slow starting issue would appear to be battery related. On investigation i have one of these in the battery holder:

Linky

Which i don't think is really up to the job. I'm not sure what its from, but I don't think the CCA is really enough, especially when the shape and size of the caterham exhaust manifold seems to bake the starter when warm.

Before I throw £100 at an Odyssey PC680, I thought it was worth an ask to see what people are using now. it needs to be a similar size as the battery above to fit in the carrier, but I have a few mm play either side.

The engine is a K series 1800, in a Fury.

What are you guys using?

redtop 30

2nd hand - and never any issues

hth

[Edited on 17/3/17 by HowardB]

I used this alternative and it's been spinning my BMW 6 pot over no bother

Xtreme Racing Dry Cell AGM Battery Motorcycle Rally XR600 alternative to PC680

Check out Furores LI-ion offerings.
https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries

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Check out Furores LI-ion offerings.
https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries

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Originally posted by loggyboy
Check out Furores LI-ion offerings.
https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries

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A previous thread mentioned these, but i have no idea which one i'd need!

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The battery you are using is deep cycle battery not a starting battery
Caterham use a 30ah 300 cca en battery in all models.

Take a look at these
https://www.tayna.co.uk/Exide-Car-Batteries-S1239-1.html?ordering=&A-22=35,38,41

[Edited on 17/3/17 by britishtrident]