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Which model did you go with? I tried the lightweight route and it was more of a PITA than it was worth.
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Don,
Which battery did you try?
Is there a good LW battery (say 25 Lbs or so) that will not be a pain, but will still shave some significant weight vs. the OEM? I drive my car almost every day.
Which battery did you try?
Is there a good LW battery (say 25 Lbs or so) that will not be a pain, but will still shave some significant weight vs. the OEM? I drive my car almost every day.
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My car lives on a trickle charger. OK for limited use but not OK for Daily
Driver. Pathetic cranking power.
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is it worth the weight savings to shorten the life of your alternator? I have a battery that weighs more than the original, it could probably start a battleship, but at least I know my alternator has little work to do, and the windings will not overheat repeatedly causing failure to come sooner.
i got the braille auto racing battery that weighs 15lbs.
used it through out the winter in my 300zx. no problems.
dry cell, more power than a acid battery, you can mount it anywhere.
and it's a deep cycle battery too. (meaning you can run it dry and recharge it with no ill effect)
my Z has a 3.0l V6. you guys have 3.4-3.8 engines so idk if the battery has enough power to crank over your engines or not.
my Z is daily driven.
used it through out the winter in my 300zx. no problems.
dry cell, more power than a acid battery, you can mount it anywhere.
and it's a deep cycle battery too. (meaning you can run it dry and recharge it with no ill effect)
my Z has a 3.0l V6. you guys have 3.4-3.8 engines so idk if the battery has enough power to crank over your engines or not.
my Z is daily driven.
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I guess I am looking for a compromise that it is a little more durable that PC925 but not OEM, guess I should try the Odyssey PC1200 which is 16KG vs 11KG
Last edited by RCH; Sep 2, 2009 at 02:49 AM.
I don't remember the exact model but if you search on here you should be able to find it. It's an E series but I don't remember the model number (92 maybe)?
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I just removed one of the expensive little Braille batteries with bracket and went back to my Optima 35. too many cranking problems with the little one.
It's for sale if anyone wants to buy some trouble.
It's for sale if anyone wants to buy some trouble.
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Nothing compare to this 3lb battery from Voltphreaks
http://www.voltphreaks.com/
High quality batteries. I have it on my car. No problem for 2 years.
http://www.voltphreaks.com/
High quality batteries. I have it on my car. No problem for 2 years.
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Nothing compare to this 3lb battery from Voltphreaks
http://www.voltphreaks.com/
High quality batteries. I have it on my car. No problem for 2 years.
http://www.voltphreaks.com/
High quality batteries. I have it on my car. No problem for 2 years.
Holy crap!! A $1300 battery????!!!! I'm good. I got my $72, 11lb battery in tonight. I'll try it and see how it goes...stock battery was 49lbs..saved 38lbs with this mod...
Last edited by ttboost; Sep 3, 2009 at 05:42 AM.
let us know how it is.
I was looking at the specs but not convinced on it yet..
"Product DescriptionDeka ETX14(1) Battery Replacement
The Deka ETX14(1) Battery cross-references to the following:
Adventure Power UTX14 Battery (YTX14-BS Compatible) ManufacturerAdventure PowerModelAdventure Power UTX14 Battery (YTX14-BS Compatible)Weight9.92Volts12Amp-Hour12CCA160Length5.98Width3.46Height5.78Warranty1 YearChemistrySealed AGM Lead AcidPolarity| + |||||| - |
I was looking at the specs but not convinced on it yet..
"Product DescriptionDeka ETX14(1) Battery Replacement
The Deka ETX14(1) Battery cross-references to the following:
Adventure Power UTX14 Battery (YTX14-BS Compatible) ManufacturerAdventure PowerModelAdventure Power UTX14 Battery (YTX14-BS Compatible)Weight9.92Volts12Amp-Hour12CCA160Length5.98Width3.46Height5.78Warranty1 YearChemistrySealed AGM Lead AcidPolarity| + |||||| - |