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Ltw Batteries Poll & Info
Which is the Best Lightweight Cell Battery?
Braille [ 5 ] ** [6.94%]
Odyssey [ 32 ] ** [44.44%]
Optima [ 19 ] ** [26.39%]
Other Make [ 7 ] ** [9.72%]
The Ones out of your Girlfriends Sex Toys? [ 9 ] ** [12.50%]
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post Dec 15 2010, 11:09 AM
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I make it a habit to shut-off my kill switch when parking the car long-term. That way any passive drain isn't going to kill the battery, plus it is far less likely a short could cause a fire or I could shock myself while working on it.

Only downside is sometimes I crawl over the cage, attach the steering wheel, belt-in, and then realize I forgot to flip the switch on...
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post Dec 15 2010, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(smg914 @ Dec 14 2010, 07:37 PM) *

Although I have one in my 914, I never considered the Optima a lightweight battery. If anything I would call it a heavyweight battery, weighing in at 38 pounds.


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post Dec 15 2010, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Dec 15 2010, 09:09 AM) *

I make it a habit to shut-off my kill switch when parking the car long-term. That way any passive drain isn't going to kill the battery, plus it is far less likely a short could cause a fire or I could shock myself while working on it.

Only downside is sometimes I crawl over the cage, attach the steering wheel, belt-in, and then realize I forgot to flip the switch on...


I want to add a switch like that on my 914. My Squareback has one just behind the passanger seat. I can just reach back and flip it.
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post Dec 15 2010, 03:43 PM
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The Odyssey 680 is not quite enough to start Carerror. By the time she is cranking there is only 9 volts at the CDI box. Going to put a larger battery in that corner of the car.
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post Dec 15 2010, 03:47 PM
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I have the Odyssey 925 with the Rennline mount up front. starts up a 3.2 six just fine.


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post Dec 15 2010, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Dec 15 2010, 01:43 PM) *

The Odyssey 680 is not quite enough to start Carerror. By the time she is cranking there is only 9 volts at the CDI box. Going to put a larger battery in that corner of the car.


You really should look at that OEM starter, Joe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 15 2010, 07:13 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 14 2010, 08:20 AM) *

Here's another option I found this morning - Super Lightweight - under 12 lbs

http://www.lithionicsbattery.com/racing.html


The Manufacturer of these came by to see me today, the battery was quite impressive - I could pick it up by the Posts with 2 fingers. He was bragging a little too much and this Sucker is expensive ( over $1200 Retail), but Man, it floated on air
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post Dec 15 2010, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Dec 15 2010, 01:43 PM) *

The Odyssey 680 is not quite enough to start Carerror. By the time she is cranking there is only 9 volts at the CDI box. Going to put a larger battery in that corner of the car.


Something sounds wrong with that. Guys are using these to crank high compression -6 race engines and probably V8's as well. Are you getting full current to the starter?
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post Dec 16 2010, 11:37 AM
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How about something like this:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02827185000P?mv=rr

For only $49.99 ... it might be worth a try ... less than 1/2 the price of an Odyssey.

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post Dec 16 2010, 03:57 PM
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post Dec 13 2013, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(agentblr @ Dec 13 2010, 05:29 PM) *

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When are these batteries gonna be available? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=510


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post Dec 13 2013, 09:30 PM
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They are available now.
Bring money!
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post Dec 13 2013, 09:49 PM
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Are there any 'aftermarket' versions of them? Unfortunately I can only afford about 25% of the $2000-ish MSRP for a hi-tech battery ...... I guess an odyssey is still the front runner for me ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Dec 13 2013, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 13 2013, 09:16 PM) *

QUOTE(agentblr @ Dec 13 2010, 05:29 PM) *

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When are these batteries gonna be available? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=510



We have one in stock.
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post Dec 14 2013, 12:17 AM
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QUOTE(Woody @ Dec 13 2013, 08:05 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Dec 13 2013, 09:16 PM) *

QUOTE(agentblr @ Dec 13 2010, 05:29 PM) *

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When are these batteries gonna be available? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=510



We have one in stock.

What is the current price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)? I was hoping the price might come down a bit, since apparently they have been out a while.
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post Dec 14 2013, 04:32 AM
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^ I thought they were about $4k ^

Braille has a 6lb Battery out Now
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post Dec 14 2013, 08:11 AM
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post Dec 14 2013, 09:36 AM
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Those braille batteries look pretty good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . looks like a direct competitor to odyssey.
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post Dec 14 2013, 11:41 AM
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Those braille batteries look pretty good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . looks like a direct competitor to odyssey.


Braille are Lithium Ion & Odyssey are still a Lead Acid (Sealed, Pure Lead & Compact like the Optima)
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