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Tom K,
With all the weight you have taken off the front end of your car having a light battery, no spare or tools, no bumper support and maybe lighter wheels/brakes, to name a few, I would be curious to know your % weight distribution front to rear, if you happen to know.
I am currently at 38.1 and 61.9 and haven't taken out all the weight you have. I am still at 3410# sans driver with a little over a half-tank of fuel.
Did you notice any difference in handling at some point as the front got lighter and lighter? I would love to figure out how to get more weight off the rear end, but can't think of anything else to do that makes sense, either safety or dollar-wise.
With all the weight you have taken off the front end of your car having a light battery, no spare or tools, no bumper support and maybe lighter wheels/brakes, to name a few, I would be curious to know your % weight distribution front to rear, if you happen to know.
I am currently at 38.1 and 61.9 and haven't taken out all the weight you have. I am still at 3410# sans driver with a little over a half-tank of fuel.
Did you notice any difference in handling at some point as the front got lighter and lighter? I would love to figure out how to get more weight off the rear end, but can't think of anything else to do that makes sense, either safety or dollar-wise.
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I just purchased the PC680T $125.000 with the mounting bracket. This Odyssey battery does not require a charger if you start the car at least once every two weeks. I spoke with Tony (951-736-3530) at West Coast battery. He is in Corona, Ca and kenw exactly which battery and mounting hardware I needed for my 996TTS. The battery specks are posted below.
PC 680T Specs:
PC 680T Specs:
- 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
- 595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
- 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
- Short circuit current over 1800A
- 17 amp hours
- 24 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
- With metal jacket
- Length 7 1/16"
- Width 3"
- Height 7 5/16"
- Weight 15 lbs
- 2 year full warranty
- Rugged Drycell sealed design
- Military grade
- Vibration resistant
- 60% more starting power
- Deep discharge reserve power
- 2 year storage life
- 8-12 year design life
- Can be mounted flat or upright
- Lightweight aluminum weighs less than 1 pound
- Can be mounted flat or upright
- Great for buggys, cars, and small aircraft
- Brushed finish suitable for painting
if you or anyone goes with this you must commit to a charger. IMHO at least.
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Tom K,
With all the weight you have taken off the front end of your car having a light battery, no spare or tools, no bumper support and maybe lighter wheels/brakes, to name a few, I would be curious to know your % weight distribution front to rear, if you happen to know.
I am currently at 38.1 and 61.9 and haven't taken out all the weight you have. I am still at 3410# sans driver with a little over a half-tank of fuel.
Did you notice any difference in handling at some point as the front got lighter and lighter? I would love to figure out how to get more weight off the rear end, but can't think of anything else to do that makes sense, either safety or dollar-wise.
With all the weight you have taken off the front end of your car having a light battery, no spare or tools, no bumper support and maybe lighter wheels/brakes, to name a few, I would be curious to know your % weight distribution front to rear, if you happen to know.
I am currently at 38.1 and 61.9 and haven't taken out all the weight you have. I am still at 3410# sans driver with a little over a half-tank of fuel.
Did you notice any difference in handling at some point as the front got lighter and lighter? I would love to figure out how to get more weight off the rear end, but can't think of anything else to do that makes sense, either safety or dollar-wise.
remember no exhaust system, rear bumper, wiper, seats, subwoofer balances things in the front out some.
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Been discussed everal times but my 2 cents again......the 928 is 10 pounds heavier than Tom's but still saves 25 lbs off OE & is fairly practical.......just the same, the car should not be left for a week with-out running and with-out a trickle (I'm up here in the great white North 
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Been discussed everal times but my 2 cents again......the 928 is 10 pounds heavier than Tom's but still saves 25 lbs off OE & is fairly practical.......just the same, the car should not be left for a week with-out running and with-out a trickle (I'm up here in the great white North ).
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Been discussed everal times but my 2 cents again......the 928 is 10 pounds heavier than Tom's but still saves 25 lbs off OE & is fairly practical.......just the same, the car should not be left for a week with-out running and with-out a trickle (I'm up here in the great white North ).
).there is no 928 listed on their site. are you talking about the 925?
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Sorry.....thanks for catching typo.......925CA w/Terminals.......I think West Coast used to get around $40 for that side-mount hold down........but the batt was only $105 or whatever.
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http://www.rennline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EL%2DPC925
which is the correct one?
thanks.
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thanks gregg. i am looking at Rennline.com and they only list two model numbers for the 925: a pc925mjt and pc925t.
http://www.rennline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EL%2DPC925
which is the correct one?
thanks.
http://www.rennline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EL%2DPC925
which is the correct one?
thanks.
Go to http://www.odysseybatteries.com/batteries.htm and check out the batteries. I have the PC680T and purchsed the Rennline battery holder http://www.rennline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EL30%2E37
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