Best source for mini battery?
Dec 15, 2007, 11:05 AM
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Best source for mini battery?
I did a quick search, but came up short. I am currently using the mini battery that comes with BR mini batt kit. Well, the New England weather got the best of it already 
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So I come here to ask. Needing it to keep it the same size, where is the best/rec vendors you guys/gals get yours? If it is at all possible, it would be nice to get a more powerful one, even if their is a significant price difference. Thanks in advance!
.So I come here to ask. Needing it to keep it the same size, where is the best/rec vendors you guys/gals get yours? If it is at all possible, it would be nice to get a more powerful one, even if their is a significant price difference. Thanks in advance!
Dec 15, 2007, 08:12 PM
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Check your old battery and read the batterys category group. The hit up an nautical/motorcycle parts supplier and just purchase one from them. Or you could try one of those 25 group honda batteries or even a miata unit. MUCH better than a motorcycle battery. I cant believe people dd a car in winter with those tiny things! Even motorcycles slap on battery tenders through the winter.
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Odyssey is pretty much the best you can get reasonably priced. It's what we run in our race cars.
Odyssey is pretty much the best you can get reasonably priced. It's what we run in our race cars.
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It all depends on whether you want ultimate reduction or you want enough power for extreme whether and/or aftermarket sound system.
Some batteries go as low as 3lbs as someone posted on review section I think and seems had no problem with cold weather. Most kits with custom tray to fit are usually 15-20lbs just battery themselves.
Some batteries go as low as 3lbs as someone posted on review section I think and seems had no problem with cold weather. Most kits with custom tray to fit are usually 15-20lbs just battery themselves.
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It all depends on whether you want ultimate reduction or you want enough power for extreme whether and/or aftermarket sound system.
Some batteries go as low as 3lbs as someone posted on review section I think and seems had no problem with cold weather. Most kits with custom tray to fit are usually 15-20lbs just battery themselves.
Some batteries go as low as 3lbs as someone posted on review section I think and seems had no problem with cold weather. Most kits with custom tray to fit are usually 15-20lbs just battery themselves.
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I was running the Odyssey mini, but if I didn't drive the car for a couple of days my AEM ems would kill it, finally I just ran a relocation with an optima deep cycle battery and haven't had an issue since.
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Odyssey is pretty much the best you can get reasonably priced. It's what we run in our race cars.
Odyssey is pretty much the best you can get reasonably priced. It's what we run in our race cars.
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Dec 17, 2007, 03:12 PM
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Grab yourself a solar battery charger and mount it on your rear deck. They are flat and can look pretty cool if you take the time to install it will a little thought added. Run wires to the battery and it will keep it topped off if you don't drive it that often. Kind of like a built in battery tender.
You said you were gonna run the PC680, Bill? The C.C.A. is pretty damn low for our winters, plus your stereo system draws enough current to exceed the reserve capacity, I don't know what the current capacity of the stock alternator is but if its 85 amps or less, I'd get a more powerful battery. Definitely get some kind of battery tender for your ride.
Anyone want to buy my optima yellow top? I just might get me one of these batteries too
EDIT: You can get the battery WITH the terminals from these guys for $119.52 shipped to anywhere in U.S.
You said you were gonna run the PC680, Bill? The C.C.A. is pretty damn low for our winters, plus your stereo system draws enough current to exceed the reserve capacity, I don't know what the current capacity of the stock alternator is but if its 85 amps or less, I'd get a more powerful battery. Definitely get some kind of battery tender for your ride.
Anyone want to buy my optima yellow top? I just might get me one of these batteries too
EDIT: You can get the battery WITH the terminals from these guys for $119.52 shipped to anywhere in U.S.
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Grab yourself a solar battery charger and mount it on your rear deck. They are flat and can look pretty cool if you take the time to install it will a little thought added. Run wires to the battery and it will keep it topped off if you don't drive it that often. Kind of like a built in battery tender.
You said you were gonna run the PC680, Bill? The C.C.A. is pretty damn low for our winters, plus your stereo system draws enough current to exceed the reserve capacity, I don't know what the current capacity of the stock alternator is but if its 85 amps or less, I'd get a more powerful battery. Definitely get some kind of battery tender for your ride.
Anyone want to buy my optima yellow top? I just might get me one of these batteries too
EDIT: You can get the battery WITH the terminals from these guys for $119.52 shipped to anywhere in U.S.
You said you were gonna run the PC680, Bill? The C.C.A. is pretty damn low for our winters, plus your stereo system draws enough current to exceed the reserve capacity, I don't know what the current capacity of the stock alternator is but if its 85 amps or less, I'd get a more powerful battery. Definitely get some kind of battery tender for your ride.
Anyone want to buy my optima yellow top? I just might get me one of these batteries too
EDIT: You can get the battery WITH the terminals from these guys for $119.52 shipped to anywhere in U.S.
But ya, the C.C.A. is rather low, consider our winters, and like you said the music. But in amongst my searches, I have not really seen any that put out more. I did a quick look at the Braile's, but could not find their specs.
Dec 17, 2007, 05:26 PM
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The braille stuff is not that hot performance wise and is expensive for what it is. It's light but, common sense tells you the more lead you take out of a lead acid battery the less powerful it will be. No way around physics.
We run the PC925 which is a 28AHR battery and should have enough reserve for a daily driver. It weighs @23lbs. Don't bother with the metal jacket.
Check this out for a battery tender:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...62015_-1_10367
I've seen these and they are pretty nice pieces. I like that you can put the ring terminal leads on and tie wrap the connection somewhere easy to get to so, you don't have to keep opening the hood. You just need to remember to disconnect it before driving off.
We run the PC925 which is a 28AHR battery and should have enough reserve for a daily driver. It weighs @23lbs. Don't bother with the metal jacket.
Check this out for a battery tender:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...62015_-1_10367
I've seen these and they are pretty nice pieces. I like that you can put the ring terminal leads on and tie wrap the connection somewhere easy to get to so, you don't have to keep opening the hood. You just need to remember to disconnect it before driving off.
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Dec 17, 2007, 08:01 PM
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Since you don't drive your evo that often, I suggest pulling the battery and having a battery tender hooked up to it in your bedroom or garage or something. Since it will be trickle charged, it will always be fully charged when you need it. If you just pull the battery and DON'T trickle charge it, it will slowly weaken as it sits, so you need something to maintain its surface charge.
This is the common one you can buy at places like Pep Boys and Walmart and stuff (depending on your area). BATTERY TENDER
Here is a SOLAR battery charger too. I prefer to see these mounted on the rear deck and wired directly to the battery. I definitely recommend this for mini-battery owners who leave their car sitting for more than 2 days at times.
This is the common one you can buy at places like Pep Boys and Walmart and stuff (depending on your area). BATTERY TENDER
Here is a SOLAR battery charger too. I prefer to see these mounted on the rear deck and wired directly to the battery. I definitely recommend this for mini-battery owners who leave their car sitting for more than 2 days at times.
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Dec 17, 2007, 09:37 PM
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Since you don't drive your evo that often, I suggest pulling the battery and having a battery tender hooked up to it in your bedroom or garage or something. Since it will be trickle charged, it will always be fully charged when you need it. If you just pull the battery and DON'T trickle charge it, it will slowly weaken as it sits, so you need something to maintain its surface charge.
This is the common one you can buy at places like Pep Boys and Walmart and stuff (depending on your area). BATTERY TENDER
Here is a SOLAR battery charger too. I prefer to see these mounted on the rear deck and wired directly to the battery. I definitely recommend this for mini-battery owners who leave their car sitting for more than 2 days at times.
This is the common one you can buy at places like Pep Boys and Walmart and stuff (depending on your area). BATTERY TENDER
Here is a SOLAR battery charger too. I prefer to see these mounted on the rear deck and wired directly to the battery. I definitely recommend this for mini-battery owners who leave their car sitting for more than 2 days at times.