View Full Version : Anyone have lightweight battery?
I want to put it in the original spot without it sliding around or having to put it in the trunk. Would a smaller battery holder be enough to keep it from sliding?
i3igpete
03-21-2011, 06:31 PM
use a wood block on top and tighten down the bracket well. that should hold it just fine without a new bracket.
UTRacerX9
03-21-2011, 07:18 PM
You really don't want to have it in the engine compartment at all. If you are talking about a really small battery that still has enough amps to start your car, then you must be talking about SLA batteries. They are much more temperature sensitive than a regular battery, and you'll find your battery won't last long in the heat that our engine compartments routinely see. Also, if you are talking about getting one of the Hawker G16's, if you put a block of wood on top of it to tighten it down, you'll probably crack the housing and ruin it. An optima or something would work for that.
Best bet is to move it to the back.
dpartinvr4
03-21-2011, 07:43 PM
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/dpartinvr4/2011-03-16191825.jpg like this?....you can put it in the engine bay, mount it whatever direction you want to. someone on here STM SSM something like that was making stock location mounting kits for these specifically, he said he was going to make one to go where the washer bottle used to be, i'd like that one for mine.
^ Yeah the one I was looking at seems similar in size.
Odyssey PC680 (http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680series.htm)
dpartinvr4
03-21-2011, 08:23 PM
that dyna batt was 134 shipped from summit, if you wanna save some cash, its only 13.5 lbs, and is 680 CCA so it's lighter, cheaper and has the same CCA as that one.
Sick price thanks. I'll just get the dyna.
One more thing I saw that the Odyssey battery has the option to add a metal jacket to protect from heat does the dyna batt have that? It is needed if its going to be under the hood and not in the trunk?
dpartinvr4
03-29-2011, 10:46 PM
it's a sealed battery, it's not really affected by heat, but I'm sure there are jackets made for mounting it, "that happen to be metal"
gltasn
03-30-2011, 09:48 AM
you guys need to read this Stealth 316 - Dyna-Batt Battery (http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm)
dpartinvr4
03-30-2011, 10:00 AM
hell, get that one, it's cheaper.
EDIT: but you won't have a bad ass bat on your battery..lol
gltasn
03-30-2011, 10:01 AM
i can draw a bat for you.
mcshooter
03-30-2011, 08:50 PM
anyone have any experiences with using the braille?
Chris@Rvengeperformance
03-31-2011, 03:19 PM
just an option, but you can always run a group 51 battery, save weight and save a lot of space, but have all the benefits of a full size battery. I believe mine is 25 lbs. Heavier than the gel or motorcycle batteries, but really it is not a lot of weight.
Rakuny
10-06-2011, 04:07 PM
bringing this back from the dead a bit...
There are iirc only 3 manufacturers that make batteries in the U.S. all the different brands are just re-stickered versions of the same exact battery... Personally I went with a Big Crank ETX16 (about $85) it came in a Magna power battery box... I could have saved a lot of money buying the magna power ETX16L (SAME EXACT BATTERY) buying it on credit card day at Meijer (I didn't know at the time)... plenty of CCA's and honestly a battery that costs me <$70 I am fine with replacing a little more often.
sketch
10-06-2011, 04:31 PM
I've got an odyssey PC925 in the trunk of my car as my only battery (considering getting a second one, just to power the stereo, etc.) and have had no issues with it. It's slightly larger than the ones listed above and slightly more expensive. I got a good deal on a powder coated mount made for it via ebay, too
interesting...you guys with these batteries having livespan/charge holding issues?
I tried a smaller battery and it just would not last, would not crank the car for more than around 20-40 seconds without dying, if the car was not started for more than 1 to 2 weeks it was dead...
I like the idea of it being light, but just for the fact that it's ALWAYS fine and ALWAYS going to start the car I went a Optima Yellow Top D34
God I love not even thinking about it.
vr4tune
10-06-2011, 08:19 PM
I have no problems with my Odyssey PC680MJT with Odyssey mounting bracket. I have had it for a almost two years.
sketch
10-06-2011, 09:57 PM
interesting...you guys with these batteries having livespan/charge holding issues?
I tried a smaller battery and it just would not last, would not crank the car for more than around 20-40 seconds without dying, if the car was not started for more than 1 to 2 weeks it was dead...
I like the idea of it being light, but just for the fact that it's ALWAYS fine and ALWAYS going to start the car I went a Optima Yellow Top D34
God I love not even thinking about it.
Absolutely 0 issues with my Odyssey PC925 - 925 CCA vs the D34's 750 CCA, as a matter of fact. Hold's a pretty long charge, too. Even with my stereo equipment, etc.
well that's a start, I'd like to have a smaller lighter battery, more people? list how long your car sits without being driven/started (mine goes for over a month easily)
Rakuny
10-07-2011, 08:18 AM
Some people use battery tenders to keep the battery in float mode during long periods of down-time, increases over-all battery life too... I know it's an extra step that can become a hassle, but saving ~20 lbs on a battery is probably some of the easiest weight reduction out there
Austin@STM
10-07-2011, 12:04 PM
Sorry for not noticing this sooner, this is the kit that was mentioned. Pictures are of the first tray i made, they still look the same but are made a little tighter to the strut tower than in the last picture so they look a little better now. Also if a few of you are interested in these, i have no problem doing a mini group buy at a reduced price.:coo3l:
STM: 3000GT / STEALTH SMALL BATTERY KIT (http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/stm_3000gt_stealth_small_battery_kit.htm)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264257_10150239437448400_127422433399_7273670_7814 709_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263097_10150239436853400_127422433399_7273660_3290 110_n.jpg
http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/b/stm_3000gt_stealth_small_battery_kit8.jpg
i3igpete
10-07-2011, 12:55 PM
Some people use battery tenders to keep the battery in float mode during long periods of down-time, increases over-all battery life too... I know it's an extra step that can become a hassle, but saving ~20 lbs on a battery is probably some of the easiest weight reduction out there
:stupid:
some battery tender models have ring terminals that you can attach permanently. I leave the connector poking out from the corner of the headlight so i can plug it in without popping the hood. cheap and smart mod, i got the low current model designed for motorcycles and ATV's.
vr4tune
10-07-2011, 08:17 PM
I paid $190 at the local odyssey dealer for the battery holder and pc680 battery equipped with terminals and insulation sleeve. Install required only one hole to be drilled to mount two bolts in opposing corners.
http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss357/vr4tune/new%20battery%20engine%20pics/pumpkinpatch109.jpg
not being rude or attempting to reduce anyone's sales, but I don't want to have to charge the car, I don't want to have to do any weird wiring (other than what I've already done :p) just want set and forgot...
anyone got one of these batteries to sit in the car and start it after 1 -2 months?
Austin@STM
10-08-2011, 01:55 PM
not being rude or attempting to reduce anyone's sales, but I don't want to have to charge the car, I don't want to have to do any weird wiring (other than what I've already done :p) just want set and forgot...
anyone got one of these batteries to sit in the car and start it after 1 -2 months?
That all comes down to the car and the climate, cold weather will kill any battery that sits there for long periods of time. If the car has any thing draining power even when the car is off then yeah, it will probably die.
Also if you are just looking to save a few pounds there are plenty of things that can be easily removed that dont cost you a thing.
The small battery kit is not for everybody, every aftermarket part has positives and negatives, and its up to each person to decide what they want out of there car.
Laughfer
10-08-2011, 02:01 PM
3000GT/Stealth International Message Center (http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/mini-battery-drop-box-anyone-526414/)
vr4tune
10-10-2011, 06:22 AM
not being rude or attempting to reduce anyone's sales, but I don't want to have to charge the car, I don't want to have to do any weird wiring (other than what I've already done :p) just want set and forgot...
anyone got one of these batteries to sit in the car and start it after 1 -2 months?
I have had my car sit for 2 months with no problem! I also let I sit for 4 months with the negative side of the battery disconnected and it held a charge. So no problems of yet.
UTRacerX9
10-10-2011, 05:44 PM
If the battery is new, then you can probably get away with letting it sit for 2 months and then starting... about once or twice. These batteries are not intended to be deep discharge types, and by letting it sit that long, the losses from running an alarm will drain it. I have two connectors hooked up permanently to my battery with a quick connect setup for the battery tender that I crimped on myself. Most of the time, my battery is disconnected, it only takes a few seconds to hook it back up.
If you drive the car daily, a small battery should have no problem starting every day, without having to buy a trickle charger.
i3igpete
10-11-2011, 01:34 AM
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/i3igpete/vr4/2011-09-25161831.jpg
$3 aluminum strip from home depot, bent by hand, drilled and bolted down.
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