Lotus Progress

So I don't have to answer the dreary question over and over again , "when is the Lotus gonna run?", here's some progress:

Brian pulled the wiring (easy to do at this point) and added some missing ground wires and power wires and wiring for relays. We had to select and purchase relays with NO tabs but with mounting sockets WITH tabs. This used to be the standard. Now it's harder than heck to find.

Also, a bit of debate over which battery to buy. I selected the Oddyssey 925MJ (Metal Jacket) with no terminals - i.e. it has screw in terminals. It's a high-end absorptive glass mat battery - dry cell - and some folks complain about the longevity or ability of the batteries to deliver temporary high loads. Oddyssey uses NEW, not recycled, lead, and the founders had invented the Optima battery, and moved on to form their own company.

Also, I am now a Wurth customer - they have tons of stuff, but the thing they have I REALLY needed was the high quality non-perforated hose clamps - made in Germany, NOT in $*($*@ China. They also have tons of other stuff - I'm not allowed to resell directly, but can charge customers for parts cost, of course! The local rep is VERY nice and responsive. My order was delivered very promptly.

So here's a pic of the wiring on the living room floor, the battery, and a sample of the nice hose clamps. Enjoy!