Lightweight Battery?

[Rjames18]

Which lightweight battery is suggested for our cars?
Daily driver or not daily driver friendly. Doesn't matter

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[Sigma6]

A Deka ETX18L or the Braille B14115 would be a good option.

 

[Rjames18]

A Deka ETX18L or the Braille B14115 would be a good option.

Yeah i got the deka! Just wanted to see what other opinions were out there incase it doesn't work out

 

[Zathras]

Are there any good lightweight batteries that are "plug and play" with the existing battery holder, cables, etc? It seems like most of them need semi-custom installation, with special brackets, tiedowns, tray, etc.

As much incentive as there is to reduce weight on cars, I'm surprised they haven't started to offer lightweight batteries as a factory option.

 

[Blue Moon]

I've read some good things about the "Anti-Gravity" battery, but the price is crazy. https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/automotive/ag-h5-rs/

 

[Schwerin]

Are there any good lightweight batteries that are "plug and play" with the existing battery holder, cables, etc? It seems like most of them need semi-custom installation, with special brackets, tiedowns, tray, etc.

As much incentive as there is to reduce weight on cars, I'm surprised they haven't started to offer lightweight batteries as a factory option.

I'm surprised that they are not put in the trunk yet.

 

[Rjames18]

I'm surprised that they are not put in the trunk yet.

Problem with that is you add a lot of extra weight running all that thick cable to the trunk

 

[Schwerin]

Problem with that is you add a lot of extra weight running all that thick cable to the trunk

It also gives it better F/R and cross balance.

 

[Rjames18]

It also gives it better F/R and cross balance.

I'm more of a straight line performance guy though!

 

[Schwerin]

I'm more of a straight line performance guy though!

Still about weight transfer.

 

[Rjames18]

Still about weight transfer.

Would rather take off weight lightening up the front then add weight running from the front to the back of the car

 

[tokuzumi]

Capacitors

 

[kent0464]

 

[Myshelby3425]

I've read some good things about the "Anti-Gravity" battery, but the price is crazy. https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/automotive/ag-h5-rs/

These are a great weight savings over the Deka. 5lbs vs the Deka which almost 20lbs.

 

[olaosunt]

Hmm .
I think between my fuel system pumps “priming” and intercooler fan coming on when the car is keyed off ... I have had to keep a portable “jumper” in my car at all time
Batter probably needs to be replaced now

This is kind of expensive but if it’s going to save me replacing batteries x2 a year (or more), weight savings and the cool remote start technology it may be pay for itself .
Just need to wait for a 15% or more sale .

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