Which Lightweight Battery is Better? Odyssey or Braille?
11-29-2005, 08:09 AM
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John D gave me the go ahead. I have to wait till friday and call the sales guy back. He's on a business trip or vacation?? But he did say he would set us up with a group buy.
11-29-2005, 10:34 AM
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There was interest on the Racing/DE forum. Since the "lightweight" aspect is of interest to those with track cars, you might get a good response on that forum. I'm in.
See if you can get the mounting brackets included with the group buy, maybe as an option.
See if you can get the mounting brackets included with the group buy, maybe as an option.
11-29-2005, 03:21 PM
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Is it possible to put (2) of these side by side in the stock location ????
or atleast close to each other ??
Currently I have a 2 battery setup and the one I have in the rear hatch holes is an old have baked battery.
The setup I have allows me to run certain electronics by themselves wether the car is on or off, and allow for isolation while cranking engine.
I'm flat broke, but will find a way to scrounge up some $$ for this if it is a great price..( Dear Santa... )
Don
or atleast close to each other ??
Currently I have a 2 battery setup and the one I have in the rear hatch holes is an old have baked battery.
The setup I have allows me to run certain electronics by themselves wether the car is on or off, and allow for isolation while cranking engine.
I'm flat broke, but will find a way to scrounge up some $$ for this if it is a great price..( Dear Santa... )
Don
11-29-2005, 06:03 PM
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Thanks guys,
Maybe I can get this stickyed on the other forums but, let me get the info first on friday. When I get the news, I'll write John D and see what he can do.
Maybe I can get this stickyed on the other forums but, let me get the info first on friday. When I get the news, I'll write John D and see what he can do.
12-20-2005, 04:42 PM
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WOW,
I just found out today that I will have the group buy info in a couple days. It sounds like they will make it easy to buy. Pay pal and Credit cards.
Stay tuned!!
I just found out today that I will have the group buy info in a couple days. It sounds like they will make it easy to buy. Pay pal and Credit cards.
Stay tuned!!
12-20-2005, 06:55 PM
#38
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Thought I'd post up some info a buddy sent me when I told him I was looking at getting a Braille...
I haven't researched/proven out these claims myself, but might be something worth checking into! If anything, the Braille is still a great batt, but you might be able to snag the $50 Deka and not lose out on anything.
Pics of each for comparison...
The actual battery is made by Deka for use in atvs and motorcycles. Model ETX14 aka Powersports Line. Yes its kinda advanced, on par or slightly better than the odysseys.
[Rant]
Instead of Braille's ULTIMATE VALUE of $175!!!! the Deka runs between $50 and 75.
Also, the specs for the Braille seem to be slightly inflated...
Braille claims the battery is 15AH reality 12AH
Braille claims 360CCA reality 200CCA
Braille claims Industry leading 1year warranty!!! Odyssey PC680 has a 3year warranty for everything except motorsports where it is 2 years
They further insult the competition claiming other companies charge you up to $15 for battery terminals whereas our are free! Odyssey's are available with terminals standard now, and you want to complain about a $15 vs your $125 more than the same battery without terminals.
Oh and free shipping! (AGM batteries are considered non hazardous so UPS ships them for like $10)
[/Rant]
[Rant]
Instead of Braille's ULTIMATE VALUE of $175!!!! the Deka runs between $50 and 75.
Also, the specs for the Braille seem to be slightly inflated...
Braille claims the battery is 15AH reality 12AH
Braille claims 360CCA reality 200CCA
Braille claims Industry leading 1year warranty!!! Odyssey PC680 has a 3year warranty for everything except motorsports where it is 2 years
They further insult the competition claiming other companies charge you up to $15 for battery terminals whereas our are free! Odyssey's are available with terminals standard now, and you want to complain about a $15 vs your $125 more than the same battery without terminals.
Oh and free shipping! (AGM batteries are considered non hazardous so UPS ships them for like $10)
[/Rant]
Pics of each for comparison...
01-05-2006, 06:13 PM
#39
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Just a follow-up, I found this thread after posting with some more details about the similarities between the Braille and the Deka. I haven't found any response from the USRT guys yet, but the thread on Vortex did start just before the holidays so maybe they haven't had time yet.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2353060
These are words from the author of that thread:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2353060
These are words from the author of that thread:
DEKA is the manufacturer of the Braille labeled battery - fact.
the Braille and the Deka etx14 are the exact same box - fact.
the Braille and the Deka are the same design (based off of the schematic)
the Braille and the Deka weigh the exact same - 11.4 lbs - fact
the Deka tests the same as what the Braille is claimed to test at - 360-400CCA- fact
the Braille and the Deka etx14 are the exact same box - fact.
the Braille and the Deka are the same design (based off of the schematic)
the Braille and the Deka weigh the exact same - 11.4 lbs - fact
the Deka tests the same as what the Braille is claimed to test at - 360-400CCA- fact
01-06-2006, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by shortyboy
so where can we find this deka etx14 battery?can it be had locally?
$53.95 + shipping.