11.5lb Mini Battery for $60
weird... and I was always under the impression that you werent supposed to tip a battery on its side... I heard it could cause battery acid to leak out- no idea if thats true or not, but having one on its side for lower center of gravity makes sense. looks cool! hell of a deal to
weird... and I was always under the impression that you werent supposed to tip a battery on its side... I heard it could cause battery acid to leak out- no idea if thats true or not, but having one on its side for lower center of gravity makes sense. looks cool! hell of a deal to
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From: Istanbul
very clean install - looks like it came like that from the factory 
It's rated at 200cca. It will test at 380-430cca routinely. It like many mini batteries has a low reserve. No leaving the radio on for an hour with the vehicle off.
It's the same battery as the "braille racing battery" although they will deny it.
You can also find this same battery re-labeled under the "Carquest" brand with the same ETX14 part number.
I called East Penn directly with my questions. I run this battery now in my car.
-Gabe
I made my setup for around $80
It's the same battery as the "braille racing battery" although they will deny it.
You can also find this same battery re-labeled under the "Carquest" brand with the same ETX14 part number.
I called East Penn directly with my questions. I run this battery now in my car.
-Gabe
I made my setup for around $80
I have this battery installed as well, you can check out pics in my sig on pgs 6 and 7 as well as a semi-write up. The lowest its been here since I have installed it is 30 and it's cranked up fine.
Last edited by oneguy; Apr 22, 2007 at 06:11 AM.
One thing I have read on the Suby forums is that your HIDs will dim a bit when the AC comes on. For this fact I may just get the 15 lb Deka for a little extra umpf. Thanks for all the info.
PS, The Braille Auto Lightweight Battery Mount kit will fit these batteries as well. I've seen them go for about $65-70.00.
http://shop.edoperformance.com/brail...um-p-9144.html
PS, The Braille Auto Lightweight Battery Mount kit will fit these batteries as well. I've seen them go for about $65-70.00.
http://shop.edoperformance.com/brail...um-p-9144.html
I've ran my HIDs with this and my AC, but haven't done it both together as its still chilly once the sun goes down. I'm sure I'll be trying it out real soon though as I'm moving to southern Arizona in 2 weeks.
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From: Philly
Originally Posted by KartaRailed
What you pay for with the mini battery kits are the trays and mounts, not the battery. Those mounts are all machined in house. And they gotta do the bling bling and etch the vendor name into the tiedown of course. Thats why they cost like 120-140. Rather than 60, for only a battery.
I don't think that HIDs would dim and brighten with voltage fluctuations since the power going to the HID bulbs is regulated by the ballasts...besides when the car is running, the alternator should be keeping the operational voltage close to or slightly over 14 volts. If it's dimming when the AC comes on, I doubt that has anything to do with the battery.
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From: Philly
Yeah I'm wondering the same thing...the battery does "back up" the alternator if more amps are drawn then the alternator can handle, but that would rarely happen. In fact, that would only happen on cars with high powered stereos, or cars with defective alternators. The stock alternator has more than enough capacity to power all the OEM electrical equipment in the car, so I don't see how switching to a mini battery would adversely affect electrical power.
The only two things you lose by switching to a mini battery are CCA and reserve capacity. I think the ETX14 is like 12 amp hours, compared to the stock which is more like 35 AH. If you want a mini battery that doesn't compromise on CCA, check out the Batcap 800. Batcap have a high peak amperage output, and the 800 model only weighs 14 lbs. These batteries can discharge as quick as a capacitor, so they're great for audio applications.
The only two things you lose by switching to a mini battery are CCA and reserve capacity. I think the ETX14 is like 12 amp hours, compared to the stock which is more like 35 AH. If you want a mini battery that doesn't compromise on CCA, check out the Batcap 800. Batcap have a high peak amperage output, and the 800 model only weighs 14 lbs. These batteries can discharge as quick as a capacitor, so they're great for audio applications.
Updating the thread with another place to buy the terminals.. $12.95
http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-sae-terminals.html
http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-sae-terminals.html