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Batteries
Hi all,
I found out the hard way after the nationals that the AC Delco battery I had in the Cobra was not up to the cornering G's I had been subjecting it to. There was acid spewing out the vent holes, given it is a sealed battery I was a bit miffed. Sam has now got it in his paddock bomb, so all is not lost :) Anyway, so after looking about everywhere I bought a Optima battery from Batterymart. Battery Mart Australia Their prices and service where great. I ordered it on Tuesday it was on my doorstep today and cost $257 + $15 freight. I would recommend them. |
That's a good price Gav. I paid about $350 for mine from memory.
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I bought a new blue top last week, cost me $320 from local Alice Springs supplier.
Blue is for marine, has a higher CCA rating. |
Did you buy the blue one because your car is a barge Dave?
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Don't worry Dave, someone out there still loves ya! |
Batteries
Gav,
When I saw the heading " Batteries " and your name, I thought your wife used your log on and needed some advise.......:p:p STIFFY |
Nah it would have been titled 'kick start' if that was the case.
Besides, wasn't it YOUR mum that accused YOU of leaving YOUR dildo at her house? |
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I run 2 of the 512/16 G5 around 1500cca can be mounted upside down The 512/55 a Are 1500 cca and can be mounted upside down aswell I have been using these for years and never had a problem |
Alffie why are you trying to drag this thread back on subject?
It's just getting interesting! :MECOOL: |
Gav you linked to the odyssey, I think you meant this for Optima;
Battery Mart Australia boxhead I thought there were no-no's around using a deep-cycle battery in a car electrical system? To my understanding a car battery will punch out far greater oomph than a deep cycle battery for a short period, while a marine battery is designed for low draw over a longer period (running lights on a boat for example, while the engine is off). Due to the thin plate design in a car battery it will punch out more grunt for engine starting, but will not provide anywhere near as long a low-current draw as a deep cycle battery with its thicker plate design. Given the Optima's are such a good battery it's probably not a problem anyway. |
For my money I have and do use Odyssey sealed batteries for performance and longevity.
They are pricey but IMO the best worry free battery to use. The one I have in my 40 has been there since first rego 5 years ago and is still as good as the day it was installed. Dimi |
I have a Backdraft with a 351 stroker. I need to replace the battery. What size and kind do you recommend. The one I have now looks like a size 34, but it has no markings on it. It's 10" long 6"wide and about 7" tall.:confused:
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I installed an optima ten years ago...still doing fine.
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your winning Gav.
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I have abandoned Optima. Perhaps it is just my bad luck. If you can tolerate the size and weight a good sealed gel mat is cheapest and heaviest and works just fine. But in one car I am running a Braille. I have been very impressed. It has been there a year. I am tickled with it. Very, very light. Spins my motor just fine.
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I spoke to a BRAILLE rep at Summernats...they are not cheap but they are lightweight and claim very high cold cranking amps....Braille Battery Australia      Lighter • Stronger • Faster. At their display I picked up a motorcycle battery and stated that it must be a 'demo prop' It weighed like it was just the empty case. The Rep. said no that was an actual battery. It weighed about 500 gms.
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