MAW lightweight battery kit.
 

Did some test fitting for Motive Autowerks last weekend on their new BRZ/FR-S battery.

Battery is 11.7 lbs.
Battery box is around 7 oz.

Uses inserts in the stock lower bracket to hold it down so you'll pass tech.

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Looks good, how much does the kit retail for?

Honestly, I'm not sure yet. I'll have to talk to them about pricing, but most likely in the ballpark of your typical lightweight battery trays out there.

What brand is the battery? Specs on it?

It's an Odyssey PC545.

Cool, here are the specs:

545 cranking amps for 5 seconds
495 cranking amps for 10 seconds
420 cranking amps for 20 seconds
Short circuit current over 1200A
18 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
Female brass terminal w/M6 SS bolt
Length 6 7/8"
Width 3 1/4"
Height 5 1/8"
Weight 11.7 lbs


Odyssey design:
2 year full warranty
Rugged Drycell sealed design
Military grade
Vibration resistant
60% more starting power
Deep discharge reserve power
2 year storage life
8-12 year design life
Can be mounted flat or upright


Retails for $137

Any updates on availability and pricing yet?

Not yet. We asked for some changes to be made.

would you recommend using this battery in the winter time?

funny that you should ask that. We've purposely been leaving ours outside on then going out and starting it every few days to see how it does.

So far it seems to be doing just fine.

comparison to FT86Speedfactory??? that kit is around $250...

Here is the details on the battery:

545 cranking amps for 5 seconds
495 cranking amps for 10 seconds
420 cranking amps for 20 seconds
Short circuit current over 1200A
14Ah
18 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
CCA - 185

Those CCA pale in comparison to the stock Group 35. Have you considered a box for everybody's favorite, the PC680?

we have, and we discussed it at length with MAW when we asked for this design. Given the emphasis on the weight on this car, even from the manufacturer we opted to go with a lighter battery that we think will still meet the FA20 owner's needs.