Hello, I bought this year a C5 from C5Martin and I am very pleased with it.
Here is what the seller wrote, so you get an idea of what I have:
"This Sinclair C5 has been totally striped down. The chassis and all metalwork have been painted and bearings greased. I have stripped down the motor, serviced and greased the gearbox. The tyres and inner tubes have all been replaced with Schwalbe low rolling resistance tyres, supplied by C5ALIVE. Battery connections have been replaced with quick release type plus two C5martin battery holders also fitted. All the electronics have been serviced and are working O/K. I have fitted a fan cooling on motor also C5martin mod to chain tensioner. This C5 has been restored in the spirit of the original."
Now my questions are:
- I did recently see some rear mirrors on a C5. My C5 has no. Where can I get them?
- Enclosed was also side panels for rainy days. However, I didn´t get it how to connect them with the C5. Any instructions?
- During driving the rear brake was only braking on the right side. Is this ok? As a result the C5 was sliding a bit to the right and I am afraid that in case of a real emergency brake I will really slide. Is there any improvement?
- I didn´t find the button for the horn. At all I am unsure if there is a horn... as a standard there should be one or not?
- I am thinking about adding turn-signal-lights. Is there already a kit available?
- I have seen that there is a metal plate to put in batterie, but it is left and right. Is it standard maybe for a spare battery or is it eventually modified for the 24V kit? Maybe C5Martin can answer this question...
- The supplied battery is a car battery, but rather old. I cannot read the stickers anymore , but I want buy a new battery. However, I am rather unsure what kind of battery I can use, especially as I could read on the site of the official C5 dealer that we should never use something else than a Sinclair battery, as other batteries fully loaded can have up to 15 Volt and damage the electrics...any comments on this?
At least I heard that this car is allowed to drive on the streets. However, I am from Germany and I am not so sure if it is also allowed here. I mean I need at least a confirmation that this vehicle is produced in conformity with common standards for using on streets...is there existing something like that? Also in UK, do you have an insurance for your cars like mopeds have it or you just use it "as a bike"?
As I know the Germans, I guess it will be not allowed to drive here on the streets...but maybe I can get allowance with at least a horn and better brakes, make with turn-signal-lights. We will see.
Last but not least I did discover something maybe interesting:
http://cgi.ebay.de/EFOY-600-Brennstoffzellen-Generation-von-SFC_W0QQitemZ270235156651QQihZ017QQcategoryZ135893QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemI don´t know how I can translate it, but basically this set delivers power for several weeks!!!! Imagine what trips could be possible if your C5 has this powerset.
Regards
Thomas