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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Hey guys, Im sure some of you have heard of Braille batteries as they have become popular in the Vette scene.
We have a full inventory of Braille products so if you have been looking into ditching that heavy battery and upgrading to a lightweight Braille model let me know.

Take a look at what they have to offer!
http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...p?idCategory=2

If you would like one shoot me a PM of the model your interested in!
We will offer free shipping to all LS1tech members.

Here you can see an install video on an STI.
http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=11

Here you can see a size difference between OEM and Braille


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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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How much is a Braille battery for the 2000 C5???
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Which model are you interested in?
Several will work,Is this a daily driver?

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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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B2015 - "All Season" Racing" Is what most guys are running. It weighs 15lbs!
Here are the specs:
15lb, 1067 pulse cranking amps, 425cca, 20amp/hr 2 yr warranty - Left Side Positive Terminal

You can buy a generic side post adapter, mount, and J post/hook from your local auto store
Or you can purchase the Vette install kit from us which includes all of that!

For the battery your looking at 159.99 shipped!
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Does anyone know how much the factory delco bat weighs?
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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I believe it is around 35lbs!

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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So will that 15lb replacement offer the same performance as the stocker? If so we need a group purchase!
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Anyone have the specs on the stock battery.

Here are the specs on the 15lb Braille.
15lb, 1067 pulse cranking amps, 425cca, 20amp/hr 2 yr warranty

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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
Anyone have the specs on the stock battery.

Here are the specs on the 15lb Braille.
15lb, 1067 pulse cranking amps, 425cca, 20amp/hr 2 yr warranty

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i just put one in my c6 the stock battery weighed 35lbs the one i used is the 11.50lb it comes with the warranty spec card manufacture date 2/28/08 voltage 12.88 crank amps 536 it worksgot me a 10.92 bolt/on
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Cool, man! Thanks for posting up!
Do you have any pics of your install by any chance?

Thanks,
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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What do you recommend for a mostly track use 2000 CAMARO SS?
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Id recommend the same one Dennis has above!
B14115 - "Street/Race" Daily Use
11.5lb, 904 pulse cranking amps, 360cca, 15amp/hr 1yr warranty
$149.99 Shipped!
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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no don't have any picks but the cool thing is they advertised the 360 cca and when i got the card it said 536 cranking amps i know thats probably not cold but it made me feel a little better, i actually goggled braile battery and found a thread were a guy put one in a z06 in 2005 with pics and someone opened the thread again last week a couple days before i ordered this one , they asked the guy how did it work out and he said its been 3 years and no problems
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
no don't have any picks but the cool thing is they advertised the 360 cca and when i got the card it said 536 cranking amps i know thats probably not cold but it made me feel a little better, i actually goggled braile battery and found a thread were a guy put one in a z06 in 2005 with pics and someone opened the thread again last week a couple days before i ordered this one , they asked the guy how did it work out and he said its been 3 years and no problems
Cool, and yours does say B14115 on it?
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
Cool, and yours does say B14115 on it?
yep i thought maybe a mistake i weighed it 11.5 lbs on the same warranty card it says battery model B14115
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Cool man, thanks!

Ill throw one in the truck and see how it does!
I have yet to hear any bad things about these batteries.
Alot of people are ditching Optimas for these.
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
Cool man, thanks!

Ill throw one in the truck and see how it does!
I have yet to hear any bad things about these batteries.
Alot of people are ditching Optimas for these.
i wasnt sure it would work but so far so good my c6 is a 1SB fully loaded navigation heated power seats bothand an underdrive pulley 600 rpm idle. so it looks like it will do the job
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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TTT guys, I will be installing one of these batteries into my truck and will post the results!
I am going to use the 11.5lb battery.
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Im interested is there a forum discount
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Seems like a 10% off group buy is in order...
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