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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Amun, Dec 22, 2017.

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  1. Amun

    Amun Rookie

    Nov 28, 2017
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    Asan mun
    Hi guys,

    New to the forum,

    Need some advice,

    I have my car outside on the driveway as my garage is being refurbished.

    Do you guys have any ideas on how to connect the charger without leaving the door open.

    I have it connected at the moment but have done so by leaving the window slightly open.

    With the wet weather I am worried about moisture affecting the car.

    And generally just intrigued as there must be a way.




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  2. MuratC

    MuratC Formula Junior

    Jul 6, 2014
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    LOL, do you keep the door open when you connect the charger??? Just run the cable under the door and close it. The gaskets on the doors won't harm the cable
     
  3. waterking

    waterking Karting
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    Feb 15, 2011
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    The owners manual says to run the cable from the plug to the charger on the bottom/front edge of the passenger door. On my earlier 458's there seemed to be a small indention right in the front corner of the horizontal-vertical door edge.
     
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  4. JimPVB

    JimPVB Formula Junior

    Apr 24, 2016
    633
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    Both comments above are correct, it's safe to close the door, it doesn't damage the cable, but if you're concerned slide the cable all the way forward to the slight indentation as mentioned by waterking.


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  5. Amun

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    Nov 28, 2017
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    Thank you guys I’ll post a photo shortly of the stupid lengths I have been going to LOL


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  6. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    And have a look at the many previous threads here about the same question .... :D

    Good luck with your new car ! Show us pics please ...
     
  7. Amun

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  8. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    #8 Melvok, Dec 23, 2017
    Last edited: Dec 23, 2017
    Woow ... nice 458 !

    Where about do you live ?

    Please fill out your data (under your full name) it eases discussions. I am from Holland in EU ...

    Your current current setup must be O.K. but can be easier if the tricklecharger is used and outside the 458 as described.
    Outside unit in plastic bag under the car ... in that case no need of large platic sheets and tape ...
    Quicker to get going ...
     
  9. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

    Feb 24, 2007
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    Yes, and CTEK 7002 is weather resistant to begin with. https://smartercharger.com/battery-chargers/#CTEK%20Multi%20US%207002

    Get a rubber bumper for your CTEK, too. (Thread cables through the openings and stretch it around the unit.)

    https://smartercharger.com/?s=Bumper&x=26&y=0


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  10. Amun

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    Thanks I’ll get onto that my mains socket is quite a distance away from the car hence the long yellow cable. I have just tried getting the ctek cable to the end of the door as advised above and the door closes fine.

    All I need now is maybe a waterproof extension cable.

    Thanks everyone


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  11. Amun

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    Ive just had the car PPF’d all over coverage and will put up some photos when I get the ceramic coating put on. Maybe a seperate topic


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  12. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Do make a seperate topic for our new car please :D
     
  13. Ricky Angel

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    The only thing I would add is make sure that the cable runs from the front of the passenger door. I ran mine out of the middle of the door and it melted the side sill!! On the first day I had the car... ouch.
     
  14. LorenzoOO

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  15. MB-F

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    Apr 21, 2018
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    Hi,

    have my 458 Speciale parked in an underground garage, with no access to a socket.

    I need a battery booster pack that I can bring along to charge battery as the battery drains within 2 weeks due to tracker.

    Any ideas on the appropriate external battery booster?

    Thanks
    Mike
     

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