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fistpoint · 12-06-2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86BRZ

Battery ...sooner or later ... Eventually .... Will die. Spending $800 on this need to think twice.

Lol, I only had to think once. For people who race/track though, it's a no brainer I'm sure. Burning your tires up in a a few weekend afternoons also is something I would never do, but these guys do it all the time and all those tires costs more in the long run than that battery replacement once or twice.

track_warrior · 12-06-2012, 11:56 PM

Looks good man, i have a different setup.

Braille 9 pound

Mikepage · 12-07-2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

50 lbs? The stock batt is just under 30 lbs.

Here's the weight.

Also, these batts LAST...

Sorry, i speak about battery in general.

DarkCard · 12-07-2012, 01:19 AM

Stock battery weights 29.9 pounds

Duracell weighs an ounce..suck it!

86BRZ · 12-07-2012, 02:57 AM

Does any one know which Deka model to replace? There are a few different models listed on Amazon.

Braille or Deka, cut 20+ lbs in a much lower price point is a reasonable upgrade.

Captain Insano · 12-07-2012, 03:17 AM

Look at cold cranking amps of stock battery and try to get a lightweight that matches if you drive car daily especially in cold season.

For people doing this with the lithium ion batteries can you post back after running these in cold weather?

Captain Insano · 12-07-2012, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Ill be going with this most likely, I know the owner and we can get group buys if people are really intersted

http://www.chimerabatteries.com/prod...tery-system-2/

When? Please see my previous post.

Miniata · 12-07-2012, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Insano

For people doing this with the lithium ion batteries can you post back after running these in cold weather?

I don't run mine in cold weather. Just like my race/summer performance tires, my lightweight lithium and AGM batteries come inside for the winter.

Captain Insano · 12-07-2012, 09:53 AM

I see. I will probably run a Deka year round (Braille is rebranded Deka). I ran the ETX30L on my 4.2L V8 Audi with no problem through winters. I've also run the 11.0 lb option on 2.5L EJ257 STi engines and 2.0L EJ205 WRX engines.

For the 2.0L F4 in this car probably will get the 15.5 lb option. Half the weight of the OEM beattery still with 310 CCA (OEM 390 CCA I think).
http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka.html

$80-$100 bux

kanundrum · 12-07-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Insano

When? Please see my previous post.

I have a friend who lives in North Toronto and runs this battery just fine, also the owner runs it on his BMW 5 series in Minnesota with no issues during the winter.

RowTarEEE · 12-07-2012, 10:50 AM

i'm still waiting for this...
http://euts.wordpress.com/2007/06/19...petrol-engine/

Sloober · 12-07-2012, 11:00 AM

Just put a Shorai in my bike. Awesome.

2manysubies · 12-07-2012, 11:03 AM

In the Hobby world, there are company's that will make you the battery you need. They are extensively used in model aircraft and electric powered bicycles. check out this form, look at the electric threads, also "Endless Sphere" is a INSANE electric/battery forum.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...QKOwC0OHjOIhVg

Motorized Bicycle: Engine Kit Forum

Another "hobby" of mine.($$$) Links Just for everyone's info.

Mac

Blue86 · 12-08-2012, 12:12 AM

don't lithium batteries catch fire all the time :-)

hope the manufacturer warranties a burnt out FR-S

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DarkCard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion Frs 6MT Location: New York Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 101 Thanked 564 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stock battery weights 29.9 pounds Duracell weighs an ounce..suck it! __________________ DarkCard Photography

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86BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited arrived on 9/1/2012 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 563 Thanks: 312 Thanked 145 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Does any one know which Deka model to replace? There are a few different models listed on Amazon. Braille or Deka, cut 20+ lbs in a much lower price point is a reasonable upgrade. Last edited by 86BRZ; 12-07-2012 at 03:08 AM.

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Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see. I will probably run a Deka year round (Braille is rebranded Deka). I ran the ETX30L on my 4.2L V8 Audi with no problem through winters. I've also run the 11.0 lb option on 2.5L EJ257 STi engines and 2.0L EJ205 WRX engines. For the 2.0L F4 in this car probably will get the 15.5 lb option. Half the weight of the OEM beattery still with 310 CCA (OEM 390 CCA I think). http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka.html $80-$100 bux

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