Light weight battery

[webbie]

I am considering using light weight battery next year. I heard name like Optima and Odyssey, and I need some inputs.

Any brand/model that you guys recommend?
How much weight saving can I expect?
Are they one size fit all?
Where can I get them in Canada?

[Caddyshk]

I am considering using light weight battery next year. I heard name like Optima and Odyssey, and I need some inputs.

Any brand/model that you guys recommend?
How much weight saving can I expect?
Are they one size fit all?
Where can I get them in Canada?What car are you putting it in?

[STALKER]

What car are you putting it in?
yes, do tell??????
Would it give you trouble in winter?

[Yorgi]

I have an Optima in my 944S2. They weigh about 33lb for a 720CCA battery vs 56lb for the OEM battery.

They are not one size fits all. You have to make sure the posts are on the right side of the battery etc...

No probs with a spiral cell in the winter.

You can get Optima at Performance Improvements. I would guess the Canadian Tire version might be made by Optima.

[SShark]

I got my Optima battery from Wal-Mart, the red-top one, but the price went up since I got my $160, now around $220.

[Caddyshk]

I have an Optima in my 944S2. They weigh about 33lb for a 720CCA battery vs 56lb for the OEM battery.

They are not one size fits all. You have to make sure the post are on the right side of the battery etc...

No probs with a spiral call in the winter.

You can get Optima at Performance Improvements. I would guess the Canadian Tire version might be made by Optima.We no longer deal with Optima for spiral cell batteries - Current supplier is Exide for this technology - available at CTC and PartSource...

Motomaster Eliminator Spiral Cell Starting Battery

From $149.99

Product #10-7590-8

Offers 17 times the vibration-resistance of conventional batteries (vibration is a major contributor to battery failure)
Tightly wound cylindrical cells give added performance and durability. Delivers up to 30% more cold cranking amps during the first five critical seconds
Maintenance-free - completely sealed configuration recycles hydrogen and oxygen - no spills, no gas, no need to ever add water.
Uses AGM technology - battery acid is completely absorbed into cell material
This battery is ideal for regular vehicles but can also be used for the most demanding vehicles

Orbital Cycle Extreme-Duty Battery

$179.99

Product #10-3499-2

Spiral cell construction provides unparalleled battery performance for cars, trucks and SUVs.
Delivers up to 30% more cold cranking amps during the first five critical seconds
Tightly wound cylindrical cells give added performance and durability
Amp Hour Capacity: 50
Fits thousands of applications. Completely sealed and maintenance-free (no need to add water)
Uses AGM technology - battery acid is completely absorbed into cell material
Recharges faster than a conventional battery (in approximately 1 hour)
Resists vibrations 17 times greater than a conventional battery

[webbie]

@Pej, This is for track, so cold weather is not my concern
@Dave, I will drop by CTC and check those out

I did some investigations last night and found a lot of peoples are using this Odyssey PC680MJT battery.

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680mjt.htm

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/images/billet/680billet_sm.jpg

Weight: 15.4lbs !!

For like $200 max, you can shave 20-30lbs, I think it is a good deal.

Thoughts?


P.S. I am going to make a new signature like what Rost did woot

[Yorgi]

...Thoughts?...> 17 amp hours
> 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds

My thoughts. If you get this battery keep a set of really good jumper cables in your car and pull the battery every winter.