sq40

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Tell ya quick way to loose 150lbs of ugly fat... Get a divorce..

Nitrouz

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hm.........now I'm interested..........

uncutZ00

does the battery increase hp?

se-r / gti-r

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not that im aware of. It just saves u a lot of weight. It is probably the best way to lose the weight of the car that i could think of

sq40

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Weight is directly related to acceleration. There would definatly be a measurable (albeit Very Small) increase in acceleration. By changing this battery you will have shed around 1% of the vehicles overall weight...

Who has the "Lightest" z? Don't some of the race cars weigh in around 2,000lbs?

se-r / gti-r

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oh and i will try to get some pics up of the carbon sleeve

arejohn

10lbs worth about 1 hp?

techcontrol

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I don't know why people are bashing this. This battery is great for those of us who don't care about high-powered stereos and the like. We lose weight in the mid-section of the car. This will help with handling because the CG (center of gravity) will be lower as well as the small increase in acceleration. Not to mention we don't have to deal with re-locating the battery to the rear which for us daily drivers is cumbersome to say the least.

bmac03z

Sounds good to me. Doubt I'll go out and buy one but if I need a battery then yeah.

35ounces

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I need a battery so I am considering this.
I do have a HU/AMP/Sub and an aftermarket NAV. Anyone know if this battery will work for me?

se-r / gti-r

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i have a HU and screen and the bose system. this battery will work for you

06Firebase

As a new "Z" owner, I started poking around under hood, and it looks like a real PITA to change out the stock battery! Do you need a special tool to remove all the plastic framing surrounding the battery box? (or around the brake fluid box for that matter?)

That Braille battery looks like it just drops in! Very nice!

Thanks for your thread, se-r / gti-r


Joe

Alberto

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You can buy 13lb battery's for $100 shipped, I think Ill save the $75-85 and go with a slightly heavier than Braille yet much lighter battery than stock

ipcheck

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Guys I weighted my stock battery right now... =), it weights 41lbs.

35ounces

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I haven't seen them that cheap. Which ones and where? PM me if you don't want to hijack.

sq40

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The Battery only comes in to play if you run these electronics with the car OFF. as in not running. When the car is Running, the Altenator is powering everything.

bmac03z

Actually this isn't entirely true. Your battery will make run the electronics in the car when the alternator can't keep up. Try jump starting your car without the barttery in it, disconnect the cables and then turn up your stereo(aftermarket w/amp) or switch on the AC. Your car will probably stall. Long story short, your battery works in conjuntion with the alternator while the car is running.

Audible Mayhem

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call odyssey batteries, i got mine for 100 shipped, its great. the stock weighed right over 40 and this one was 14.


they are cool guys there and they will ship it right out!!

Alberto

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He answered for me They make motorcylce batteries and $hit but they do have one that comes with terminals/posts that are a drop in.

35ounces

iTrader: (5)

thanks, yeah I have been looking around. The Odyssey PC680 is the other choice for low weight. Summit has it for $90 (+ $12 for terminals) + $10 for their "handling charge"

I'm on the fence, the CCA's on all of these low weight batteries is pretty poor. Not sure whether to do it or just get a Red Top 34R at this point.

FYI: here is some good info for anyone looking for a battery: http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm#intro