Immediately we noticed the starter motor turned over a bit faster due to the higher cranking amps. We’ve been running the Shorai battery since the summer and we are very happy with it. After 1000 miles of street driving and autocrossing we have had zero issues with the battery or its mounting. Our old failing battery would have trouble starting the Cappuccino after two weeks and would be totally dead within three. The Shorai battery has no trouble firing up the Capp even after weeks of sitting. Anyone could replicate our results with a little patience, planning, and some very light fabrication.
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Nice! I’ve had a Shorai in my CBR600rr for like a decade. OEM batteries died after 2-3 years each. The Shorai, even a decade old, cranks up super strong even after sitting for two months. I’ve never had to put a tender on it like I did the factory batteries and those still died after a couple years.
Was the vice mounted metal bender you used fabricated or purchased? If purchased, may I ask where you got it? Thank you. Nice work on the Cappo. It’s probably my favorite build series on here.
They’re called manual rod (or flat) benders. The one in the article specifically is a Huth manual rod bender. They run about $100.
What Augustus said below is accurate. It’s a handy tool for bending rod or small flat stock.
And thank you for the kind words, I love this little car and it’s currently getting some winter updates to the interior and cooling system.
McMaster is the GOAT!
Thanks for the info.