Looking to replace the existing battery that weighs as much as a small planet with something lighter and more lithe.
Looking at an Odyssey or Red Top any recommendations?
Which model have others used.
Battery - Lighter Replacement
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cragles
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We have an odessey one, weighs an incredible 10kg LESS than the standard battery!!!
Always cranks over first time - even if the car has been left for 2 weeks... it's perfect!
Always cranks over first time - even if the car has been left for 2 weeks... it's perfect!
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SteMarsden
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Wich size battery did you go for?
Did you get this from SELOC site?
Did you get this from SELOC site?
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cragles
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I will ask Neil, and yes we got it from the seloc discount scheme
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Whats the cranking ampage on the battery???
If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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cragles
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djs325
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Varley Red Top for the win!
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Ste, we now get a better deal than the hotlap one I'll update the drivers deals this week
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SteMarsden
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Excellent!
Can you give me access again as I havent used it for ages......
Ta.
Can you give me access again as I havent used it for ages......
Ta.
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fieldl
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Well the PC680 arrived today. It's tiny.....
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OldDogmeat
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Was gonna suggest a golf buggy one Lee as one of the race/track cars Ive been looking at lately uses one but these specialist lightweight ones are likely better.
Anyone shed any light on using a golf buggy battery? good idea or just plain daft?
Anyone shed any light on using a golf buggy battery? good idea or just plain daft?
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Theo
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Cragles - Where did you get the terminal adaptors for your battery?
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Theo
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Ignore that, found it on the site you linked to. 
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What's the downside of these then?
They're light, powerful, yet no more expensive than a Halfrauds special.
Shorter lifespan?
They're light, powerful, yet no more expensive than a Halfrauds special.
Shorter lifespan?
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ross_jsy
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relocate battery to boot? better weight distribution
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Ziggy
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Of questionable value though if you can reduce its weight by that much. The additional cabling is relatively heavy!ross_jsy wrote:relocate battery to boot? better weight distribution
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ross_jsy
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ive read on here to strap a 30kg weight inline with the rear axel, so any weight going back would be good weight imo.