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..

[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..

[K_style]

Originally Posted by future

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

In which car and what purpose of its use?

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

What kind of battery do you use?

just saying...look at the OP of that thread too . 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.

[evilpanamajack]

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.

[K_style]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[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]

Originally Posted by TwelveAM

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

Don't forget the extra HP

[xoxide]

Originally Posted by K_style

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]

Originally Posted by future

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.

[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.



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

[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)

[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.