@ Lil Bastard - thanks for the tip. I'll look into changing the voltage regulator.
@ Blinkwatt - I don't have any pictures right now. Once I install the new hold down, I'll take a pic. I actually got the Braille battery. I only learned recently that it is the same as the Deka. The Braille was $160. I think the Deka is less than half that. This thread has a lot of good info:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2353060