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Old 09-08-2010, 09:06 PM
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Default 997.1 GT3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT OPTIONS?

what are you guys using nowadays for replacements?
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When I ordered my boxster spyder I also received the li-ion battery to use in my RS. I think it is 10kg lighter than stock. Although it is expensive, it is much cheaper when ordered with a car rather than OTC.

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im looking for an aftermarket replacement.... mmmmn...
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mikymu's Voltphreaks thread of June seemed like a great way to go.
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i just installed an Interstate replacement as race day is saturday..... time is running short
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get a braile battery

they are the best..

this is what i have in my car

http://www.braillebattery.com/index....teries/b14115/

if you want more power you can go with Lithium, or heavier battery

you'll either pay with $$$$ or WEIGHT
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battery!
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
i just installed an Interstate replacement as race day is saturday..... time is running short
why not baby braille?
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Originally Posted by mooty
why not baby braille?
on the island of newfoundland, bateries for porsches are rare... almost as rare as porsches!
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BUMP!!

Any other options other than Interstate or Lithium ION? My GT3's battery is 4 years old and I just need something that can take the lack of use for a week or so. I don't care about weight really since my GT3 isn't a dedicated track car. I was just going to go with Interstate. Any other decent choices. I am guessing an Optima won't fit in there.
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Originally Posted by mobonic
get a braile battery

they are the best..

this is what i have in my car

http://www.braillebattery.com/index....teries/b14115/

if you want more power you can go with Lithium, or heavier battery

you'll either pay with $$$$ or WEIGHT
brallle is great if you tow you track-only car.

in a normal street car or car that you drive to a track if alternator goes bad or if you drive at night with headbeams/etc electrical stuff at full capacity and you need to drive back home 1.5-4 hours you may end up in a serious trouble.

not to mention it will not have much juice in it to stay in the garage for 2-3 weeks and then start car up as normal heavy battery does. plus 997 cars really do not like when battery gets fully depleted while it`s connected to a car.
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Odyssey 925 plus Rennline battery mount. Around 24 lbs. for the battery.
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Originally Posted by chardonet
Odyssey 925 plus Rennline battery mount. Around 24 lbs. for the battery.
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