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Lightweight battery choice....Odyssey PC680 or Braille 14115?

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Old 07-31-2008, 03:54 PM
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I have had the Odyssey 925 and it shows no sign of weakening, though I do pop on my Battery Tender the day before I leave for an event.
Old 07-31-2008, 06:15 PM
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I've had the 680 for 3.5 years on a car that is frequently driven on the street, and still has power windows, locks, alarm, etc. Plus it's got the hydraulic brake booster that's charged by an electrical pump - hasn't let me down yet - starts right up. I use the schumacher battery tender from performance products if I don't drive it for a week or so.

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Old 08-01-2008, 10:40 AM
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i have been using a dyna-batt this season -- no issues !
http://www.performancedistributors.com/batteries.htm
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The price on those dekas is sweet!
Old 08-01-2008, 12:43 PM
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FWIW, I've had good luck with Baker batteries. I have the smallest one (12 lbs) in my car now, and it just died after 5 yrs of very infrequent use, and no maintenance aside from a charge before taking the car to a track day. The CCA rating on the Bakers is lower than the more expensive batteries, but I've had good luck with them (first one lasted 5+ years). They are gel batteries and can be mounted sideways.

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Old 08-01-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Acropora
The price on those dekas is sweet!
Yup, and exactly the same as the Braille.
Old 08-06-2008, 11:25 AM
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Just a quick update, since my PC680 died and I have a race this weekend, I was not looking forward to trying to get a battery shipped here express.

I found my local Bombardier/Can-Am/Segway dealer carried Deka products and I got an EXT30 with a bit more juice than my old 680 for $85 out the door. Just swapped the terminal posts over from the Odyssey and I'm back in business.

Now I just have to fab up a new mount tonite.
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Dell, this has been in my car for 3 years, I keep it on a tender at the track and at night.

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Interesting read on the Dynabat - they are Hawker batteries which you can buy much cheaper.

http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm
Old 08-06-2008, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by v-tach
i have been using a dyna-batt this season -- no issues !
http://www.performancedistributors.com/batteries.htm
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Did you try this in your 928 track car?

Just wondering if it has the juice to turn a V8.
Old 08-06-2008, 06:32 PM
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My Odyssey crapped out after less than year. Bought a Sears tractor battery. 40% of the cost, more cranking power, weighs the same or less. I'll try to figure out the model # if you're interested.



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