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post Nov 13 2006, 10:44 PM
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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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post Nov 13 2006, 11:07 PM
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http://www.portablepower.com/items/batteri.../SL105/37L105S5
Bout 12 lbs
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post Nov 13 2006, 11:14 PM
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I have an Odyssey 680 in my 914 and 911, lots of places to buy them
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post Nov 13 2006, 11:44 PM
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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?
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post Nov 14 2006, 12:30 AM
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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.
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post Nov 14 2006, 07:18 AM
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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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post Nov 14 2006, 08:47 AM
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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
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post Nov 14 2006, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(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?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)
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE(grantsfo @ Nov 13 2006, 08:44 PM) *

What are you track and dedicated AX guys using?


Joe,
I guess you're not "dedicated" enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Paul
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:53 AM
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Nov 14 2006, 10:25 AM) *

QUOTE(grantsfo @ Nov 13 2006, 08:44 PM) *

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.
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post Nov 14 2006, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Nov 14 2006, 06:47 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?show...&hl=battery

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The question was for a dedicated track car, to me that implies towing to the track.
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post Nov 14 2006, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Nov 14 2006, 06:47 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?show...&hl=battery


Paul:
Your battery is an overweight, acid drooling pig....no offence (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 14 2006, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Nov 14 2006, 10:40 AM) *

QUOTE(URY914 @ Nov 14 2006, 06:47 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?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)
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post Nov 14 2006, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Nov 14 2006, 08:54 AM) *

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)
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Nov 14 2006, 08:54 AM) *

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)
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:23 PM
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grant's wife is rad.
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Nov 13 2006, 10:30 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.
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Where did you see that? Is there someone else in this area also running this?
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post Nov 14 2006, 10:36 PM
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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?
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post Nov 15 2006, 01:18 AM
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QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Nov 14 2006, 08:36 PM) *

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?
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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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