Volt Freaks 3lb Battery, Yes I said 3lb's !!
Nov 28, 2007, 11:57 AM
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Update - So far all is good!!
I am up at school and the temp outside is now 30*F I have not driven the car in two days and I just went for a drive. Started up fine, no problems at all. It did not even sound strained.
I will update you once temps drop even more.
nanolithium batteries are not affected by cold weather in the same way as traditional car batteries.
I am up at school and the temp outside is now 30*F I have not driven the car in two days and I just went for a drive. Started up fine, no problems at all. It did not even sound strained.
I will update you once temps drop even more.
nanolithium batteries are not affected by cold weather in the same way as traditional car batteries.
Nov 28, 2007, 12:16 PM
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Even with stock battery my headlights would dim when I hit the window up or down switch. With stock battery I would also notice the interior lights would dim as well.
I don't have a stereo system or anything that draws heavy voltage.
So far as I can tell this battery works exactly the same as stock but just weighs over 30lbs less.
I don't have a stereo system or anything that draws heavy voltage.
So far as I can tell this battery works exactly the same as stock but just weighs over 30lbs less.
Dec 3, 2007, 09:32 AM
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Another update - The temp outside was 30* F. There was about 4" of snow on the ground and on the car as well. I had not driven the car in 5 days.
Result - Started up no problem at all, sounded slightly strained but not by much.
Result - Started up no problem at all, sounded slightly strained but not by much.
Dec 6, 2007, 01:25 PM
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Another update - Temps are dropping around here, today after letting the car sit for a day, I started it with the temp at 18*F. Sounded a little strained but worked non the less.
More updates to come.
More updates to come.
Dec 6, 2007, 09:31 PM
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yes batteries do strain after being in cold weather. It takes a bit more to crank over thats why most batteries will have the CCA (cold cranking amps) obviously not because of the weather but in certain conditions, these CCA are important. Some cars are even so sensitive that if the battery drops below 11.0 V during cranking, the car wont start.
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Check the first post - I updated it a bit.
I did not drive the car for nearly two weeks and the battery finaly died. I used another battery to jump start the car and all is well. The 3lb battery charged up very quickly.
I did not drive the car for nearly two weeks and the battery finaly died. I used another battery to jump start the car and all is well. The 3lb battery charged up very quickly.