Ferrari Mailing List: Re: FW: ferrari pdf file

[Doug and Terri Anderson (dnt]

Ahhh, thanks Todd - the fog lifts.  heh heh
DOUG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Walke" <racertod [at] racertodd.com>
To: "DOUG" <dnt [at] dock.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] FW: ferrari pdf file


> Doug wrote:
>
> > Then wait for the 42v
> > system that's supposed to replace the current 12v.  How they got 42v I 
> > will
> > never understand.
>
>         The current "12v" system uses a 12v battery with the alternator
> charging at 14v.  Multiply both numbers by 3 and you get a "42v" system
> which will use a 36v battery with the alternator charging at 42v.
>
>         I've read that when the 42v system finally arrives they'll only
> run the power-hungry items on the 42v system (starter, power seat &
> windows, etc) with a separate 12v system for lower power items (interior &
> exterior lighting, ECUs, stereo, etc).  That way they can use light-duty
> 12v switches and bulbs instead of heavier-duty items designed for 42v.
>
>
> Todd
> Seattle,WA
> '86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car)  263,000 miles
> '87 Golf, Polar Silver. (boring work car)     575,000 miles <- Yeah, baby!
> http://www.pureluckdesign.com <-Ferrari & VW stuff
>
>
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