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Posted by: grantsfo Nov 13 2006, 10:44 PM
I know we have had some posts on lightweight batteris, but I cant seem to locate. What are you track and dedicated AX guys using? Links appreciated. Kicking off weight reduction phase II.
Posted by: J P Stein Nov 13 2006, 11:07 PM
http://www.portablepower.com/items/batteries/SLA/1/Hawker/PC680/0769-2016/SL105/37L105S5
Bout 12 lbs
Posted by: TimT Nov 13 2006, 11:14 PM
I have an Odyssey 680 in my 914 and 911, lots of places to buy them
Posted by: Rough_Rider Nov 13 2006, 11:44 PM
Interesting topic this.
Like TimT i've gone the Odyssey 680 route, picked up the one without external metal shroud.
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680t.htm
There's also Braille, no experience with them personally but the Suby boys rave about em.
http://www.brailleauto.com/
Now the interesting bit. For a dedicated AX / Track toy is it lighter to remove the charging system & replace with a Optima red top Or just stick with the lighwieght batteries?
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Nov 14 2006, 12:30 AM
Now the interesting bit. For a dedicated AX / Track toy is it lighter to remove the charging system & replace with a Optima red top Or just stick with the lighwieght batteries?
Not only lighter, but that pulley sucks some power from the motor. If removing it is 4 HP, that is a 5% gain alone in my stock engine
I've seen an odyssey drive dual electric fans in custom shrouds to cool both sides of the TIV, w/o case fan and associate pulley drag...carbed motor and not sure if alternator was hooked up either.
Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 14 2006, 07:18 AM
Yup drove 25 miles at night with broke fan belt. PC680 never missed a beat. Also run a Mallory Hyfire box which I am told is a power sucking pig.
Posted by: URY914 Nov 14 2006, 08:47 AM
You guys with your fancy-smanksi race batteries. Buy a 12 volt lawnmower battery for $30 and keep it charged. See this thread on mine...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=8505&hl=battery
Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 14 2006, 09:48 AM
You guys with your fancy-smanksi race batteries. Buy a 12 volt lawnmower battery for $30 and keep it charged. See this thread on mine...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=8505&hl=battery
I bet it keeps your head light nice and bright too.
I have no problems DRIVING my car to events.
Posted by: URY914 Nov 14 2006, 10:25 AM
What are you track and dedicated AX guys using?
Joe,
I guess you're not "dedicated" enough.
Paul
Posted by: brant Nov 14 2006, 10:53 AM
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Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 14 2006, 10:54 AM
What are you track and dedicated AX guys using?
Joe,
I guess you're not "dedicated" enough.
Paul
Paul I am two years behind JP. and maybe 5 behind you in sick ass car mods.
Dedication takes a certain amount of time to develop.
and you have to sneak shit by the wife. took her a week before she discovered the black fiberglass hood.
Posted by: sww914 Nov 14 2006, 11:38 AM
You guys with your fancy-smanksi race batteries. Buy a 12 volt lawnmower battery for $30 and keep it charged. See this thread on mine...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=8505&hl=battery
The question was for a dedicated track car, to me that implies towing to the track.
Posted by: J P Stein Nov 14 2006, 12:40 PM
You guys with your fancy-smanksi race batteries. Buy a 12 volt lawnmower battery for $30 and keep it charged. See this thread on mine...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=8505&hl=battery
Paul:
Your battery is an overweight, acid drooling pig....no offence
Posted by: URY914 Nov 14 2006, 12:51 PM
You guys with your fancy-smanksi race batteries. Buy a 12 volt lawnmower battery for $30 and keep it charged. See this thread on mine...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=8505&hl=battery
Paul:
Your battery is an overweight, acid drooling pig....no offence
The acid drips on the ground thru the holds I drilled everywhere. No harm done.
Posted by: J P Stein Nov 14 2006, 06:37 PM
Paul I am two years behind JP. and maybe 5 behind you in sick ass carmods.
Dedication takes a certain amount of time to develop.
and you have to sneak shit by the wife. took her a week before she discovered the black fiberglass hood.
Sorry, dude, you'er gonna be 3 years back come spring.
Posted by: grantsfo Nov 14 2006, 10:18 PM
and you have to sneak shit by the wife. took her a week before she discovered the black fiberglass hood.
You guys have it all wrong! My wife got me my short ratio 901 tranny for my Birthday and is giving me a motor rebuild for Christmas.
Posted by: nebreitling Nov 14 2006, 10:23 PM
grant's wife is rad.
Posted by: Chris Hamilton Nov 14 2006, 10:24 PM
I've seen an odyssey drive dual electric fans in custom shrouds to cool both sides of the TIV, w/o case fan and associate pulley drag...carbed motor and not sure if alternator was hooked up either.
Where did you see that? Is there someone else in this area also running this?
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Nov 14 2006, 10:36 PM
I'll share my secrets if you share yours
I saw this in a blue gutted AX kart of a 914, kinda the ultimate woop your ass in sheeps clothing kinda ride. I think it was being towed by a bunch of scruffy dudes in a Ranchero. I never got a chance to meet them, but Bill & Nate, who work on my car when I can't, and are real cool guys, were part of the crew. Hah ha that was your car! Care to share with some photos of the stealth location of the battery mount?
Posted by: Chris Hamilton Nov 15 2006, 01:18 AM
I'll share my secrets if you share yours
I saw this in a blue gutted AX kart of a 914, kinda the ultimate woop your ass in sheeps clothing kinda ride. I think it was being towed by a bunch of scruffy dudes in a Ranchero. I never got a chance to meet them, but Bill & Nate, who work on my car when I can't, and are real cool guys, were part of the crew. Hah ha that was your car! Care to share with some photos of the stealth location of the battery mount?
We have a yellow top optima on the passengers side floor. Bolted down with a plastic box on it. I'd take some photos but I'm lacking a camera at the moment, my olympus crapped out.
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