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07-17-2007, 05:44 PM
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Is anyone using a lighter battery or a optima or a gel cell?
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07-17-2007, 09:16 PM
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I plan on relocating my battery with an Odyessey lightweight gel battery. I will mount it in the passenger storage bin.
In my RX7 I mounted that battery in the glove box. They are very small and light weight.
IIRC an Optima redtop is about 36lbs. The Odyssey is 12lbs. Weight Reduction 101
In my RX7 I mounted that battery in the glove box. They are very small and light weight.
IIRC an Optima redtop is about 36lbs. The Odyssey is 12lbs. Weight Reduction 101
07-17-2007, 10:50 PM
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Jason:
Which Odessy?
Which Odessy?
07-17-2007, 11:37 PM
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http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680mjt.htm
I used the regular (cheaper) PC680 in my RX7 but it's a rarely driven race car. For a daily driver or high end car like the 968 I'd suggest the one I linked to above. More sturdy casing.
I used the regular (cheaper) PC680 in my RX7 but it's a rarely driven race car. For a daily driver or high end car like the 968 I'd suggest the one I linked to above. More sturdy casing.
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07-22-2007, 09:52 PM
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Jason:
Where are you going to be on the 11th?
Mike
Where are you going to be on the 11th?
Mike
07-22-2007, 11:00 PM
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Jason will be at the dyno day
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-forum/363757-dyno-day-anyone.html
Still trying to figure out how to get the time off from the wife.
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-forum/363757-dyno-day-anyone.html
Still trying to figure out how to get the time off from the wife.
07-23-2007, 10:27 PM
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I would think the Odessey 680 would be a tough choice for a street car...the battery is about the size of a traditional 9-volt battery you use for a toy!
I have a mounting strap that the folks at Paddock Performance fabricated for me.
Jason
I have a mounting strap that the folks at Paddock Performance fabricated for me.
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07-30-2007, 12:44 AM
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Since I need something "similiar in size" as the OE battery per SCCA racing rules, I read this thread and was ready to go buy an Optima. Then I decide to weigh two batteries I have, an Interstate and a Champion and they both weigh 35lbs on my bathroom scale. The lowest number I've found online for the Optima is 33lbs.
Anyone have any other suggestions for a regular size but lighter weight battery?
Anyone have any other suggestions for a regular size but lighter weight battery?
07-30-2007, 10:49 PM
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It seems you have to watch the height on the 968. The oem size is about 1" shorter than most others. I am trying to find a lighter one that is similar in size as well.
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