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      11-27-2021, 01:45 PM   #18
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Drives: '17 F22,15 E84 M Sport,02 R53
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The electronics definitely do have a constant draw. I have never charged mine other than driving.

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Originally Posted by XutvJet View Post
The key to a long battery life with these cars is fairly rountine trickling charging, especially in the winter. All the computers, seat heaters, steering wheel heaters, and various other electronics put a serious draw on the battery.
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Integrated Engineering engine mounts, Dinan CAI, AA catted DP, Remus resonated cat back.
Rogue Engineering SSK & transmission mounts, WaveTrac LSD.
Ohlins R&T coilovers, Turner monoball thrust arms, F87 LCAs, GC camber plates, Superpro subframe bushings, Megan Racing adj. RCAs, delrin differential bushings. Stoptech BBK 6 piston (f) 4 piston (r).
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