Light weight batterey's??

[Jamesstone]

Been looking around for a light weight batterey for a few weeks now, came accross this on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tab%3DWatching 6.1kgs

If memory serves me right the standard batterey is around 15-18 kgs, can any one confirm? so in theory could be a 10kg weight saving

Would this batterey be suitable for normal road use as well? dont usally sit around for hours on end with the engine off & the music on, have no subs or any of that heavy s**te, pure light weight means i just have componets

What you guys reckon, worth buying?


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[1PBY]

i have a lightweight battery. does save some weight but is absolutely fine to use everyday. I use my car as a daily driver and it has never let me down. go for it!!!

 

[Jamesstone]

Sweet , what one did you use mate? that one i've found seems the "chepest" lol, have seen them going for £180+ :dead:

Got any links?

 

[Dink]

just remember that it is a very low capacity battery (17Ah)

 

[Fred@BTM]

i use a redtop 20, can be a pain in the arse as occasionally have to bump start if stood for a period

 

[Jamesstone]

Cheers for the replys guys, how long can you usally get away with leaving it fred before the 172's idle electrics drain it beyond starting? my clio is becoming a weekend toy so would probarbly do nothing 5 days, but would do 100+ miles on the weekend, was looking at the redtop 25 as i take it the red top 20 is even less weight/amp's??

 

[Fred@BTM]

erm, about 3days IIRC, but i did install a kill switch so the battery was disconected and not loosing charge, but then you loose radio etc etc

 

[Jamesstone]

about 3days IIRC

Probarbly going to be no good for me then fred? how many amps does the red top 20 hold if the red top 25 is 17ish amps?

 

[Fred@BTM]

me not do electronic talk! a few boys i know use the redtop 25's with no bother

 

[Jamesstone]

Ok mate, may go ahead & get one on pay day & hope it starts lol, thanks for the quick replys

 

[Fred@BTM]

don't forget you'll need new battery terminals etc etc

 

[Peperami]

Buy a portable jump starter james, wont need to worry if it dies then.

 

[Spongebob 172]

:lolup:

 

[Jamesstone]

Nice thinking pep , obviuosly i wouldnt take it around with me, would end up being the same weight as the standard lump lol, just handy for home starts when it wont be getting used all week , pep you seen my project thread, alot has changed, coilovers have arrived :evil: