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Anthony · 01-11-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Miniata

In other words, no warranty if used in a car.

Aw, that's shitty. I didn't know that. Oh well.

Would they even be able to tell that you used it in a car?

FRSfan111 · 01-11-2015, 11:53 AM

On Amazon reviews there are plenty of people who put them in cars did something stupid like jumping it with an other car too many times and killed the battery and shorai replaced it. But that's all taken with a grain of salt of course. I just ordered my battery tender just to be safe.

Miniata · 01-11-2015, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

Aw, that's shitty. I didn't know that. Oh well.

Would they even be able to tell that you used it in a car?

Most likely they will ask what the battery was used in if you try and warranty it. I suppose you could look up an application the Shorai battery you're using is approved for and lie about it.

industrial · 01-22-2015, 10:36 AM

Just checking in...

Cranked up the car this morning, it was 30 degrees here. The car sat for two weeks and I put a tender on it and it showed the battery at ~75% charge. Before I bedded my car down for the winter, I was able to start the car in temps as low as 10F. It took a while to crank but it worked. Battery is still awesome.

Anthony · 01-26-2015, 12:05 PM

This weekend I cranked my car for the first time in over a month. Fired right up. Still don't know what the limit on this little 3 pounder is...

Anthony · 01-31-2015, 06:04 PM

Cha ching.

3.6 ounces. More info here.

Ultramaroon · 01-31-2015, 06:43 PM

tyte

YouShallKnow · 02-05-2015, 10:48 PM

Hey Anthony, I'm going to be ordering the same battery as you and I'm curious what extra bits I'll need to get it hooked up to the stock cables.

I'll be fabricating the mount, I'm just not sure what is necessary to get the cables connected.

What would you recommend?

BTW, amazing build!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

Cha ching.

3.6 ounces. More info here.

Anthony · 02-06-2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YouShallKnow

Hey Anthony, I'm going to be ordering the same battery as you and I'm curious what extra bits I'll need to get it hooked up to the stock cables.

I'll be fabricating the mount, I'm just not sure what is necessary to get the cables connected.

What would you recommend?

BTW, amazing build!

Thanks! I'm not sure what you're talking about in reference to cables, though. The battery cables hook directly to the brass terminals I bought separately from the battery.

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These are the exact terminals I bought: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZR4UC/"]Amazon.com: Brass SAE Automotive Battery Terminal Set for Hawker Odyssey Batteries: Automotive[/ame]

YouShallKnow · 02-06-2015, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

Thanks! I'm not sure what you're talking about in reference to cables, though. The battery cables hook directly to the brass terminals I bought separately from the battery.

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These are the exact terminals I bought: Amazon.com: Brass SAE Automotive Battery Terminal Set for Hawker Odyssey Batteries: Automotive

Perfect, that answered my question

Anthony · 02-06-2015, 11:24 AM

Cool. I just realized I misread your post. I thought you were asking how the cables hooked to the battery bracket. My brain just added an extra word in there.

But yeah, you'll be super happy with this battery. I was kind of apprehensive when I bought it, but it's been extremely reliable for my purposes. I'll probably get a 5 pounder for my DD, next time it needs a new battery.

YouShallKnow · 02-06-2015, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

Cool. I just realized I misread your post. I thought you were asking how the cables hooked to the battery bracket. My brain just added an extra word in there.

But yeah, you'll be super happy with this battery. I was kind of apprehensive when I bought it, but it's been extremely reliable for my purposes. I'll probably get a 5 pounder for my DD, next time it needs a new battery.

It sounds like it's been very reliable for you. Do you use any kind of battery tender?

Anthony · 02-06-2015, 02:38 PM

Nope. I bought one when I got the battery, and it's still new in the box over a year later.

sachu · 04-02-2015, 02:50 AM

This thread was the inspiration to have a custom try made for my car with help from my friend's shop, Groundscore Fabworks here in portland.

Turned out superb!

Butt dyno picked up the difference immediately.

01-11-2015, 11:53 AM	#72
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On Amazon reviews there are plenty of people who put them in cars did something stupid like jumping it with an other car too many times and killed the battery and shorai replaced it. But that's all taken with a grain of salt of course. I just ordered my battery tender just to be safe. __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

01-26-2015, 12:05 PM	#75
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	This weekend I cranked my car for the first time in over a month. Fired right up. Still don't know what the limit on this little 3 pounder is... __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

01-31-2015, 06:04 PM	#76
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Cha ching. 3.6 ounces. More info here. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

01-31-2015, 06:43 PM	#77
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02-06-2015, 11:24 AM	#81
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Cool. I just realized I misread your post. I thought you were asking how the cables hooked to the battery bracket. My brain just added an extra word in there. But yeah, you'll be super happy with this battery. I was kind of apprehensive when I bought it, but it's been extremely reliable for my purposes. I'll probably get a 5 pounder for my DD, next time it needs a new battery. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

01-22-2015, 10:36 AM	#74
industrial Add lightness! Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 17' WRX Location: Boston Posts: 1,253 Thanks: 380 Thanked 888 Times in 411 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just checking in... Cranked up the car this morning, it was 30 degrees here. The car sat for two weeks and I put a tender on it and it showed the battery at ~75% charge. Before I bedded my car down for the winter, I was able to start the car in temps as low as 10F. It took a while to crank but it worked. Battery is still awesome.

02-06-2015, 02:38 PM	#83
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Nope. I bought one when I got the battery, and it's still new in the box over a year later. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

04-02-2015, 02:50 AM	#84
sachu Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: rocketship Location: Rip City Posts: 385 Thanks: 124 Thanked 108 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This thread was the inspiration to have a custom try made for my car with help from my friend's shop, Groundscore Fabworks here in portland. Turned out superb! Butt dyno picked up the difference immediately. Attached Images __________________ Shredical Photography Shredical build thread Last edited by sachu; 04-02-2015 at 03:00 AM.

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