The Ultimate BATTERY thread

[K_style]

Didn't see any thread about discussing the battery. We all have it in our cars and it's pretty obvious to have a thread for it I think..

Let's talk about what kind of battery you have and purpose of use and discuss about pros and cons. Also we could share about relocation for those who have FMIC.

If you don't feel like it. Then move along please.. :ddog:

[future]

Duralast gold, three year free replacement, five years prorated. Why the fuck not?

[xoxide]

Optima Redtop, looks decent in the engine bay, never failed me. Had one in my previous car to... More power than I will ever need im sure.

[K_style]

I have a 10 years old interstate battery which just took a shit a couple days ago.
I believe it is for Miata. I had in engine bay with FMIC but planning to relocate to trunk with new battery.

I used it for daily driving + weekend track purpose. Unfortunately I don't have stereo in my car so I can't tell you how it would worked with sounds system etc..

http://www.atbatt.com/images_mlg/i-35.jpg

[K_style]

Duralast gold, three year free replacement, five years prorated. Why the fuck not?

In which car and what purpose of its use?

Optima Redtop, looks decent in the engine bay, never failed me. Had one in my previous car to... More power than I will ever need im sure.

Do you have that in original location under the hood?

[shiftdrift]

i have an advanced auto battery that the owner of a 240 i had like 2 1/2 years ago bought the day i bought his car because the battery died. free battery, can't complain. i'll probably switch to a miata battery.

[enkei2k]

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/251091-what-kind-battery-do-you-use.html

just saying...look at the OP of that thread too :ddog: . Although it's just a list, and people were too lazy to list their applications.

[future]

In ever car I've ever had or owned lol

I work with AAA so I sell people interstate batteries all day also

[TwelveAM]

Speaking of batteries, I need to get the holder.

Besides engine bay space, what would relocating help in? Bigger battery I assume?

And getting back on topic, I'm using a Miata Duralast Gold.

[OutlawLui]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk86/evilpanamajack/photo3.jpg

i use a Honda size Duralast battery in my trunk.

I have a amp and a single 12'' sub , HIDs and it hold up good,
iv'e had this one for a bout 2 years, on my DD, drive 2 hours a day

I don't really think there is any reason to go with the Duralast "GOLD"

They are pretty much the same except for the price


*i also have a 150amp breaker, really useful for
quick battery disconnect without having to remove
a terminal.

[KiLLeR2001]

Optima Yeller.

http://tehl33tsite.com/240sxdd/black240/restoration/engine/IMAG0445.jpg

[K_style]

Speaking of batteries, I need to get the holder.

Besides engine bay space, what would relocating help in? Bigger battery I assume?

And getting back on topic, I'm using a Miata Duralast Gold.

I have large size battery in trunk on my other S14.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/image_14.jpg

[KendallH]

Advance Vato Parts (Autocraft? I think) Miata batter in the stock location. Works fine 370cca. No problems with my SR, and 2 yr warranty.

[future]

Besides engine bay space, what would relocating help in? Bigger battery I assume?

Don't forget the extra HP

[xoxide]

Do you have that in original location under the hood?
Yup. Stock location... Powers my car, and a 12 inch sub with no problem.

[K_style]

Don't forget the extra HP

You are funny..

[Bushido]

Walmart brand EverStart U1P-7 Lawn & Garden Battery


yup.

350cca. $25.00.

smaller/lighter than a miata battery, half the price.

been working great since october 2010.

regular stereo with no sub, all lights on the car are LED, halogen headlights.

[sncs14]

17 lb Braile, can't remember the model number. It's been almost three years since I bought it and nearly two years since I drove my car. It has removable posts on the top and side so it can be mounted in different orientations more easily. It's a small battery so you can't sit there turning the engine over for very long before it runs out of juice. I mounted it behind the passenger seat, but haven't made a bracket for it yet. It sat for 8 months disconnected, but worked no problem when I went to start my car. It's on a battery tender now, guess we'll see how it's holding up when I get home in a month or so.

Looks like this one, but I'm not sure if it's the same.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/accessories/product_images/large/braille_17lb_s_wm_l.jpg

[blusx]

Relocated optima red top 1000cca of goodness had it for 3 yrs still working then again car is totally striped with no radio

[memphis180sx]

i had the same setup as you and if i didnt keep it on a battery tender it would die in like a week but awsome battery

[Wookie384]

This is what I'm using in my coupe, it's chillin on the floor behind my passenger seat.

http://www.buyabattery.com/images/LFX27A3-BS12large.jpg

It's worth every penny because it weighs under 4 lbs. The box it came in weighs more than the battery itself.
ShoraiUsa - LFX27A3-BS12 (http://www.shoraipower.com/p-207-lfx27a3-bs12.aspx)

[nickauger]

I really love my Caterpillar 153-5656 , she's very sheap and easy to find in all caterpillar dealer

[fliprayzin240sx]

Redtop relocated in the trunk in current S14. Last S14 was yellow top relocated in the trunk. Both was located on the left side of the fuel tank shelf.

[blksylv]

Optima redtop. I've had it for 6 years. It's been relocated to the trunk for 3 since the swap. Located on the passenger side over the evap canister in the trunk.

[pogstar]

I have an odyssey 680. Nice light battery, mounted laying on its side, drycell ftw :)
As for cons, it is a small battery so same as what sncs14 said about his braille, can't be cranking forever

[TheRealSy90]

Optima Red top in the trunk.

[smbonn2005]

Optima yellow top mounted right behind the rear seat in my hatch. (S13 w/ KA No subs yet)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/smbonn/IMAG0229.jpg

[om3ga]

Braille B14115 in every car i have helped assemble. They are rad.

[hOngsterr]

Duralast Gold?
miata size possibly, FMIC, stock area but sideways. for the fmic.
sound system, lost a little of power stereo wise, but its still nice and holding up nicely.

[whyteboi]

I just have the stock replacement from Walmart, it dies over the winter but it's got the replacement warranty and I get a new one.

Once I go turbo I'll probably just get a smaller battery instead of relocating.

[Tempo]

Optima redtop, mounted stock position in the engine bay , blasting music everyday since ive had it for the past 2 years, 10in single sub, never failed on me. Playing music with the car off for 2 hours straight with map/trunk light on in the garage, car starts up fine , super reliable battery

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G

[ixfxi]

this is probably one of the worst threads you guys have ever started



its a fucking BATTERY

your choices are shitty wet batteries which do the job but spew out acid from time to time


or


AGM like optima or odyssey.... both brands have pros and cons, optima offering more sizes for OEM applications - odyssey having more standardized sizes for custom applications, but overall a better, heavier duty battery.


braille does not manufacture batteries, DEKA does. the guys who pay for braille are totally stupid and simply paying for aesthetics and ....... the name


you guys do stupid shit trying to save weight with a battery. a light battery is a weak battery.

[Edwin562]

I use a john deer tractor battery... cuz Mike gave it to me^^...

[K_style]

I had intention of sharing battery relocation information etc not just what type of battery people use. People could also share warranty information as well.

If you think this is the worst thread, take a look around. there are tons more worth shit thread all over for you to bash.

Clearly you are not following the rule of thread. If you dont like it, Move along.

this is probably one of the worst threads you guys have ever started



its a fucking BATTERY

your choices are shitty wet batteries which do the job but spew out acid from time to time


or


AGM like optima or odyssey.... both brands have pros and cons, optima offering more sizes for OEM applications - odyssey having more standardized sizes for custom applications, but overall a better, heavier duty battery.


braille does not manufacture batteries, DEKA does. the guys who pay for braille are totally stupid and simply paying for aesthetics and ....... the name


you guys do stupid shit trying to save weight with a battery. a light battery is a weak battery.

[bejota180sx]

People ask why spend money on duralast gold if it's the same than reds? besides sometimes having a more cranking power they have a 8 year warranty the first 3 years are free replacement the other 5 are prorated you pay a fee (mostly a bit more than half what it cost) for a new one and start with new warranty. Reds only have 2 year free replacement.

Search around and you will find duralast are the same as interstate, rebadged. they are manufactured by the same company, JOHNSON CONTROLS. Autozone also has duralast platinum which are sealed type batteries like optima, they are just rebadged DEKA batteries, kinda like sears batteries are rebadged diehards.

[ixfxi]

Walmart brand EverStart U1P-7 Lawn & Garden Battery yup.
350cca. $25.00.
smaller/lighter than a miata battery, half the price.
been working great since october 2010.
regular stereo with no sub, all lights on the car are LED, halogen headlights.



Duralast Gold?
miata size possibly, FMIC, stock area but sideways. for the fmic.
sound system, lost a little of power stereo wise, but its still nice and holding up nicely.


the problem I have with this thread, is that you guys are going about this in all the wrong way.

ITS A BATTERY -- it simply stores the juice to start your car, from there-on - the alternator takes charge (literally) and the battery is just a reserve for.... until the next start attempt. It doesnt make your stereo louder, it doesnt make your lights brighter, nor does it make your car gain horsepower.

I always laugh when I see people run these under-sized batteries that are barely capable of starting and sustaining a car. I seriously have no clue why people skimp on something that will leave them stranded the minute it loses the slightest amount of charge. Might as well run low-oil and low-fuel because of the weight-savings, you guys are so hardcore.

BTW Bushido, the battery you referred to was a wet-cell, not suitable for interior use without a venting battery enclosure. Just pointing that out since Miata batteries are usually gel or agm. I am running a Odyssey PC1200 in my Miata and its bullet-proof.


Now if you guys are going to talk about relocating, then get to the fucking point already. You take some heavy gauge wires and run them to the back. And be sure to run a high-amperage breaker.

/END

[OutlawLui]

Damn people woke up cranky today lol

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk86/evilpanamajack/car-battery-clamp.jpg
ill just leave this here.

[GreenApple]

I have large size battery in trunk on my other S14.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/image_14.jpg

Why not just get a battery box? its only $12.99 included with straps at autozone.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/dirtdiggler666/Picture004-2.jpg
Courtsy of a fellow zilvia member, i do not own this box lol but have one like it in my trunk.

[1on1]

^First off, post in the introduction thread.

To follow on, I have the same location as the battery above but I used the 3-screws that are there to hold the tray in place.

More info, I run a yellow optima as well.

[ixfxi]

I have large size battery in trunk on my other S14.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/image_14.jpg

You know, I didnt notice this until now..


anyone else here notice something wrong with the above setup?

1) using a wet-cell battery inside the cabin = fail.
battery needs to vent outside the cabin.
acid discharge release needs to be contained.

2) the fucking positive terminal appears to be inches from the rear wall. looks like a big fire hazard to me, dont get rear ended


^First off, post in the introduction thread

why does he need to introduce himself? for a first post, at least he added to the forum as opposed to posting incorrect nonsense. welcome to the forum, greenapple

[K_style]

You know, I didnt notice this until now..


anyone else here notice something wrong with the above setup?

1) using a wet-cell battery inside the cabin = fail.
battery needs to vent outside the cabin.
acid discharge release needs to be contained.

2) the fucking positive terminal appears to be inches from the rear wall. looks like a big fire hazard to me, dont get rear ended




why does he need to introduce himself? for a first post, at least he added to the forum as opposed to posting incorrect nonsense. welcome to the forum, greenapple


LOL Thanks for pointing out. I will forward this to person installed it.. HAHA shame on me for not noticing previously before posting failed pic.

[1on1]

why does he need to introduce himself? for a first post, at least he added to the forum as opposed to posting incorrect nonsense. welcome to the forum, greenapple

Maybe this will help cut down on all the introduction posts. If you are new to Zilvia, introduce yourself here, with some info about yourself. And welcome! Thanks to Jay for the sticky.

Greenapple is new and it will not hurt to introduce himself. Yes, he did give good information, which I am not bashing or anything, it's to inform him, "hey, we have a intro thread and you can introduce yourself to the community."

[K_style]

Can we just go back to subject and share information about your battery?

Obviously you all are not following the rule here..

[Perfect Balance]

braille does not manufacture batteries, DEKA does. the guys who pay for braille are totally stupid and simply paying for aesthetics and ....... the nameOdyssey batteries are made by Hawker, same as their Genesis line of batteries. It's all the same crap everyone just overpays for because they don't do their research.

[di-devol]

Optima yellow, mounted in the trunk. 4-ga wire, 2 200amp circuit breakers, one next the battery, one under the hood before power.

[mpact1981]

after reading this this thread, I'm going to start saving my money and do something cool with my battery.

1st thought - pay someone an unreasonable amount of money to air brush care bears and pink unicorns frolicking around in never never land on it....

hahaha, I'm with the other guy, a battery is a battery, so long as it meets the cranking amps needed and stores enough power to handle whatever electronics you may be running.

work on putting enough power to the wheels so 20 pounds of led doesn't make a difference....

[S14DB]

It's all about the Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries.

[ta2dpnoy]

just relocated mine today to the trunk. optima red top. it's been 7 years now since and its still going...well i charge it from time to time since my car isn't finished it.

[StepN2Boost]

Optima redtop relocated to back of the car(S13 hatch), using 0 gauge with 200Amp breaker. Power runs up to fused distrbution block in the engine bay. Put in the back on passenger side for slightly better weight distribution(so I've heard)
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i376/elitefew22197/2012-01-06004018.jpg
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i376/elitefew22197/2012-01-06003814.jpg

[Pinggg]

Odyssey PC680 and my billet aluminum battery tray/tie down.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/pingisasian/Nissan%20240sx/1a951b12.jpg

[ixfxi]

Greenapple is new and it will not hurt to introduce himself. Yes, he did give good information, which I am not bashing or anything, it's to inform him, "hey, we have a intro thread and you can introduce yourself to the community."

given the state of the community nowadays, i think we're way past being personal and making introductions... i dunno, thats just me.


Odyssey batteries are made by Hawker, same as their Genesis line of batteries. It's all the same crap everyone just overpays for because they don't do their research.

Hawker/Enersys

copied from another thread
"Don't get fooled by re-badged batteries!
The Stinger Power2 SP800, SP1000, and SP1700 batteries are just re-packaged Hawker Genesis G26EP, G42EP, and G70EP batteries, respectively. The Stinger batteries have list prices of $215 for the SP800, $260 for the SP1000, and a wopping $385 for the SP1700. OUCH! The Black Panther line of batteries are also re-badged Hawker Genesis/Odyssey batteries with a big price markup. Holley has also gone into the markup business selling the PC925 as the Race Cell Battery with part number 880-105, available at Summit Racing at the discount price of only $199.95! Summit Racing also sells the PC1200 as Holley part number 880-110 for $246.95! WOW! (Thanks, Wayne, for spotting these "Holley" products!) The Batcap Xstatic 800 model looks exactly like a the G16EP (or Odyssey PC 680) and it sells at a suggested retail price of $179 (and I thought the DynaBatt was marked up too much!). The onwer of Batcap, Ray Mackenzie, claims the case is the same but the internal components are unique and assembled at Batcap. Batcap claims an astounding 800 CCA for this 14-pound battery, a capacity that is not achieved by any other SLA battery weighing less than 40 pounds. I recommend potential buyers contact Ray to request substantiation of this claim, or have the battery independently tested (800 A discharge for 30 seconds at 0ºF with voltage maintaining at least 7.2 V), before purchasing this battery. The Odyssey versions of these exact same batteries sell for $77 for the PC 680, $106 for the PC 925, $146 for the PC 1200, and $199 for the PC 1700. Have I mentioned I like the Odyssey, Optima, and Exide line of batteries? "

[!Zar!]

I'm surprised nobody runs the half sized Optima's.
http://www.barden-ukshop.com/ekmps/shops/bardenuk/images/optima-red-top-rt-s2.1-battery-232-p.jpg

[S14DB]

I'm surprised nobody runs the half sized Optima's.
http://www.barden-ukshop.com/ekmps/shops/bardenuk/images/optima-red-top-rt-s2.1-battery-232-p.jpg
That's a 6v...

[blueshark123]

I clutch start my car every time for weight reduction

[!Zar!]

That's a 6v...

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120122044921/mlp/images/archive/0/0d/20120124221321!Applejack_blushing_S2E14.png

[StepN2Boost]

its a shame they don't sell those in 12v, I think they would likely sell well....id def buy one!

[Boost_Fiend]

Miata battery FTW!

[S14DB]

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/porsche-lightweight-lithium-ion-12-volt-starter-battery_100300526_l.jpg

[ixfxi]

Miata battery FTW!

??? seriously, miata batteries are nothing special. again, its just a dry cell battery.. and nothing special at that.


I'm surprised nobody runs the half sized Optima's.
That's a 6v...

hahah apparently the guy doesnt understand what he's looking at when he sees THREE spiral cells: 3x 2.2v = 6.6v

congratulations. how about taking two of those, installing one behind the driver seat and one behind the passenger seat - there you go.

[K_style]

??? seriously, miata batteries are nothing special. again, its just a dry cell battery.. and nothing special at that.


Yes, Miata battery is nothing special but being very smaller sized.

[CRPS13]

Red Top optima in stock location right now. I have run these for years, ran in the Subaru i just sold for years with 1000 watt amp and two 12's with no problems ever. Will probably run this battery until i cant drive anymore.

[GreenApple]

You know, I didnt notice this until now..


anyone else here notice something wrong with the above setup?

1) using a wet-cell battery inside the cabin = fail.
battery needs to vent outside the cabin.
acid discharge release needs to be contained.

2) the fucking positive terminal appears to be inches from the rear wall. looks like a big fire hazard to me, dont get rear ended


why does he need to introduce himself? for a first post, at least he added to the forum as opposed to posting incorrect nonsense. welcome to the forum, greenapple

thanks bro, i am a fellow memeber of maxima.org but this is the first time iv heard of a personal intro or Initiation that i have to part take in a forum. My appologies. Ill take care of that asap in order to keep the peace from some members lol.

[ixfxi]

thanks bro, i am a fellow memeber of maxima.org but this is the first time iv heard of a personal intro or Initiation that i have to part take in a forum. My appologies. Ill take care of that asap in order to keep the peace from some members lol.

i never knew introductions were necessary. people are just bitching because they think they can be cranky like me. look through my posts, i dont ever recall introducing myself...

my name is HOV, bitches


Yes, Miata battery is nothing special but being very smaller sized.

yes. lawnmower batteries, ups batteries, laptop batteries.... they're all small(er). i put a PC1200 (normal sized) battery in my miata.

i guess the point i am trying to make is, theres no such thing as a miata battery. there is such a thing however, as smaller sized batteries..

[KiLLeR2001]

Mike you should buy a Type-X battery for your S13, Type-X bro.

[M4Rl0N]

I have a Diehard Platinum Grp 34 in my 240sx. the only thing i have running other than stock application is a taurus electric fan with 2 speeds..the platinum is AGM battery sort of equivilent to the duralast red/yellow. I've seen Diehard batterys that are split in half and still start the car.

Diehard FTW!!!

[GreenApple]

i never knew introductions were necessary. people are just bitching because they think they can be cranky like me. look through my posts, i dont ever recall introducing myself...

my name is HOV, bitches

Heck would I know, I'm new here in zilvia having the same purpose as everyone but never expected an intro was neccesary. Its not like Id be rememeber anyways -_-

[K_style]

Does anyone have experience with Costco Kirkland battery?

Price and warranty seems best on the market

[badbob2121]

Optima Redtop relocated in the hatch.

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.
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All these new threads blow...

[BOROSUN]

kirkland batts are made from johnson controls...who makes optima, lth, heliar, varta, duralast, diehard, max, etc..




plus miata battery are miata battery.

[94_240sx]

I installed Odessey battery in Feb 2011 and not a single problem. It still starts like it did when it was new.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/sxj6151/NICO2/IMG_6670.jpg

[K_style]

kirkland batts are made from johnson controls...who makes optima, lth, heliar, varta, duralast, diehard, max, etc..

Sounds promising! ! !

I will be purchasing that this week and do "Proper" relocation. I will post pics once I am finished !

[slydin240sx]

Just picked up my first Optima battery. Will be running it in the stock location on my s14 for a short while until I purchase a relocation kit.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/thaghosthunter/93C20F48-1668-4C44-AAAA-31CFA32F5719-4420-000001474F00C2BB.jpg

[s-cargo]

Have an optima red top, owned it for something like 5 years.. Had it in
-stock location and relocated to the rear in s13
-stock location in s14
-relocated to trunk in 86 Saab 900 turbo
-stock location on 91 Gsx eclipse
-stock location in my vert s13
And it will be going into my kouki when it gets put on the road..
I'll probably never buy another battery other than an optima

Btw all cars had stock radio and no real fancy electronics

[omgRWDgoodness!]

http://i46.tinypic.com/2v181w8.jpg

Optima PC680? Something like that. Costs like $80 and it works just fine.

[ixfxi]

any of you guys know what a battery terminal cover is?

even duct tape will work, and protect your stupid asses from an engine fire

[k.man]

Yes, Miata battery is nothing special but being very smaller sized.

haha poor miatas...

I installed Odessey battery in Feb 2011 and not a single problem. It still starts like it did when it was new.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/sxj6151/NICO2/IMG_6670.jpg


wtf was the point of putting it sideways?. the whole point of getting an odyssey battery is so you can run intercooler piping, and stand it up right and still be able to fit in in the engine bay... please explain your setup if you dont mind.

any of you guys know what a battery terminal cover is?

even duct tape will work, and protect your stupid asses from an engine fire


FUCK IT..yolo..haha i joke..all of you guys need to invest in a battery box. not that doodoo box from autozone/canadian tire, but a metal one. it makes it look so much cleaner.

[94_240sx]

wtf was the point of putting it sideways?. the whole point of getting an odyssey battery is so you can run intercooler piping, and stand it up right and still be able to fit in in the engine bay... please explain your setup if you dont mind.



Cuz no turbo? Corners much better with a light battery though.

[k.man]

Cuz no turbo? Corners much better with a light battery though.

ok fine no turbo. but putting it sideways. especially making the battery terminals so close to the body. it just doesnt look all that efficient, thats all..

[Razi]

It doesn't look efficient? What do you mean? Efficient use of space?

If it's sideways, it's slimmer and has a lower profile so it doesn't stick out as much, and it's wider so you can use the stock bracket and you don't have a glaringly empty space next to it.

[jr_ss]

I laugh at all you commoners fighting over who has the smallest battery, two words... Flux capacitor, bitches!

[k.man]

It doesn't look efficient? What do you mean? Efficient use of space?

If it's sideways, it's slimmer and has a lower profile so it doesn't stick out as much, and it's wider so you can use the stock bracket and you don't have a glaringly empty space next to it.

forget it..we are not on the same page.