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Lightweight batteries for dedicated track cars? |
grantsfo |
Nov 13 2006, 10:44 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
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.
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J P Stein |
Nov 13 2006, 11:07 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
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TimT |
Nov 13 2006, 11:14 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
I have an Odyssey 680 in my 914 and 911, lots of places to buy them
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Rough_Rider |
Nov 13 2006, 11:44 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
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? |
Chris Pincetich |
Nov 14 2006, 12:30 AM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Joe Ricard |
Nov 14 2006, 07:18 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
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.
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URY914 |
Nov 14 2006, 08:47 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,001 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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?show...&hl=battery |
Joe Ricard |
Nov 14 2006, 09:48 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
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?show...&hl=battery I bet it keeps your head light nice and bright too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) I have no problems DRIVING my car to events. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
URY914 |
Nov 14 2006, 10:25 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,001 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
What are you track and dedicated AX guys using? Joe, I guess you're not "dedicated" enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Paul |
brant |
Nov 14 2006, 10:53 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,635 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Joe Ricard |
Nov 14 2006, 10:54 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
What are you track and dedicated AX guys using? Joe, I guess you're not "dedicated" enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 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. |
sww914 |
Nov 14 2006, 11:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
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?show...&hl=battery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The question was for a dedicated track car, to me that implies towing to the track. |
J P Stein |
Nov 14 2006, 12:40 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
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?show...&hl=battery Paul: Your battery is an overweight, acid drooling pig....no offence (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
URY914 |
Nov 14 2006, 12:51 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,001 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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?show...&hl=battery Paul: Your battery is an overweight, acid drooling pig....no offence (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The acid drips on the ground thru the holds I drilled everywhere. No harm done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
J P Stein |
Nov 14 2006, 06:37 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
grantsfo |
Nov 14 2006, 10:18 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
nebreitling |
Nov 14 2006, 10:23 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
grant's wife is rad.
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Chris Hamilton |
Nov 14 2006, 10:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 7-March 06 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 5,687 |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Where did you see that? Is there someone else in this area also running this? |
Chris Pincetich |
Nov 14 2006, 10:36 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
I'll share my secrets if you share yours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Chris Hamilton |
Nov 15 2006, 01:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 7-March 06 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 5,687 |
I'll share my secrets if you share yours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) 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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