Until I can get out and use the thing on a track I dont really know what to expect Jason

Here in the UK its done nothing but snow/rain for 3months my local club
www.pdmcc.co.uk has had to cancel most of the winter rounds so far.
I'm trying to source a 8e shell but they dont seem to be available in the UK at the moment.
Good call on the battery I'll look at flipping that over for safety