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C5 Support / 24volt and 12volt accessories
« Last post by Theojw71 on 19, March, 2016 - 21:25:06 »
Hi

I have a C5 that I wanted to convert to 24 volt power, but also run a horn, lights and indicators from (which are 12 volts).

I removed the original wiring loom; bought a 24 volt Lifepo battery; connected it up to the motor; and bought a 24v/12v converter with a view to wiring that in to run the accessories off the 24volt power.

I also bought a handlebar switch control to run lights, indicators and horn from.

The good news; on 24 volt power the C5 ran great.
The bad news; before many minutes, on each run the power either blew the in- line fuse I had fitted, or actually melted the battery connectors.

I feel I am totally out of my depth now and am putting out an honest SOS. Anyone free to help me finish this project and get my C5 running under 24 volt power with working accessories? I have undertaken the brake conversion to manage the extra power (steel wheel at front and updated rear disc brake).

I am Wigan-based so ideally someone local to the North West? (but I will take help and instruction from anyone anywhere - I would say my skills and knowledge in electronics are LIMITED)
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Hi you may find that the little pips on the wheel that hold the alloy cog on have been worn down a little just try and use one hole on the plate to see if the pips have a lip on them if so use a file and just file them down so the plate fits over them ...let me know how you get on
Chas ..
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Hi Chas

I just wanted to say many thanks for sending the part - thats a beer I owe you !
Is there a knack to getting the circular cap on the wheel which ever way I wiggle the trim I cant seem to get three holes to line up to click it in
Cheers
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Hi there posted first class postage on me
Bye Chas
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Hi there I will be  posting the item today
Bye Chas
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For Sale - Sinclair C5 Parts & Accessories / Re: Rear near side wheel wanted
« Last post by musntgrumble on 29, February, 2016 - 17:11:29 »
Thats extremely kind of you sorry not been on for ages !

Its Mark Allen
5 Anglesey Drive
Poynton
Stockport
Cheshire
SK12 1BT

If you PM me with the postage costs Ill paypal them to you much appreciated
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C5 Chatroom / Re: Paul Daniels and the first sale of a c5
« Last post by C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 21, February, 2016 - 15:23:59 »
Great that's just magic
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C5 Chatroom / Re: Paul Daniels and the first sale of a c5
« Last post by Pep on 21, February, 2016 - 09:49:41 »
Excellent ! :)

That's magic !
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C5 Chatroom / Paul Daniels and the first sale of a c5
« Last post by Robosoft on 20, February, 2016 - 20:55:23 »
I was sat in a restaurant having a meal with Paul Daniels we got chatting about the C5.   

During the day of filming for Tomorrows World,  Paul Daniels was due to do some filming at the BBC.  He turned up as usual in his car only to be told that he could not park his car in the car park by a snotty security guard.  So he turned his car round and parked in a street near by.  20mins later his phone rang, "Where are you?" the BBC asked.  He told them that he wasn't allowed in to park his car by security.  "Come back and we will send the guard on a break and let you in".  Paul drove back and parked.   

On walking through the car park he saw something odd whizzing about.  "Whats that?" he asked.  "Oh thats the new car Clive Sinclair is launching, they are testing it for the show Tomorrows world" replied the producer.  Paul walked over to the C5 and asked "Where can I get one?"  he was told by the man from Sinclair, they are coming out soon and he could get one for £400. "I wan't one now" said Paul. "you can't" came the reply.

"Listen, Tomorrow I will drive this through London and advertise it for you if I can buy one now!"  a few phone calls were made the deal done and a cheque was handed over.

The following day Paul took delivery of the C5 and took it back to the to London,  Got in and drove it past the very same security man at the BBC. He drove The C5 straight under the barrier and round the car park with security man in hot pursuit.  This was the only reason he wanted to buy the C5.

Later that day he drove it around London as promised.   

Paul thinks one of his son's has the C5 now. 

 
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C5alive Information / A prototype off-roader
« Last post by C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, February, 2016 - 09:30:05 »
Hi here is the original off-roader  from 1985 there where  only 2 ever made so I decided to have a go at making one I had the help from Brian from the USA as he had just bought one of the original ones he helped me by posting photo and info ...of it as you can see he has quiet a lot of work to get it looking and running again





And how it is today





And here is my copy of it

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