Opinions on lightweight battery?
05-30-2015, 12:55 PM
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So is there any benefit if I already have a heavy optima in the trunk, to swap it for a light weight in the trunk?
This is pure drag car trying to get the weight down.
This is pure drag car trying to get the weight down.
06-03-2015, 11:08 PM
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Dunno if anyone has tried it yet, but I'm going to, Autocraft LFP-8 from Advance Auto Parts. Its expensive, ($299) but you can get someone to knock off the price if you are buddies with someone there.. 500CCA, I'm going to run 2, 1000CCA and they weigh 4lbs a piece..
06-04-2015, 03:03 PM
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I wouldn't bother running two unless you really need them.
I'm on a month or two with my Lithium Shorai and the thing is awesome. No problems starting, idles fine even for more extended periods (5-10 mins), great in staging lanes. handles my 600/800w amps + 12" sub/speakers/headunit fine with AC on, it's great. Even hot starts, absolutely no problem. Haven't tried anything really cold but it doesn't get lower than teens here USUALLY in the coldest parts of the year.
I'm on a month or two with my Lithium Shorai and the thing is awesome. No problems starting, idles fine even for more extended periods (5-10 mins), great in staging lanes. handles my 600/800w amps + 12" sub/speakers/headunit fine with AC on, it's great. Even hot starts, absolutely no problem. Haven't tried anything really cold but it doesn't get lower than teens here USUALLY in the coldest parts of the year.
06-04-2015, 08:53 PM
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Best price on the autocraft lithium is $250 on advances site with a coupon, I found one on ebay for $170 new. Lfp-8 is the part number. That has 500 cca theres a few smaller ones also.
06-06-2015, 08:21 AM
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I wouldn't bother running two unless you really need them.
I'm on a month or two with my Lithium Shorai and the thing is awesome. No problems starting, idles fine even for more extended periods (5-10 mins), great in staging lanes. handles my 600/800w amps + 12" sub/speakers/headunit fine with AC on, it's great. Even hot starts, absolutely no problem. Haven't tried anything really cold but it doesn't get lower than teens here USUALLY in the coldest parts of the year.
I'm on a month or two with my Lithium Shorai and the thing is awesome. No problems starting, idles fine even for more extended periods (5-10 mins), great in staging lanes. handles my 600/800w amps + 12" sub/speakers/headunit fine with AC on, it's great. Even hot starts, absolutely no problem. Haven't tried anything really cold but it doesn't get lower than teens here USUALLY in the coldest parts of the year.
06-07-2015, 08:39 AM
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I could daily my lightweight if I wanted, for damn sure with no AC. I did disable the DRL just so they dont pull on the battery anytime the key is on.
06-07-2015, 10:16 AM
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I have been running the Autocraft LFP-8 for a month now in my ws6 every day with no issues. 500cca cranks it over fast. I have the stock Monsoon stereo and with AC and headlights on at night havent seen any issues with it. My DRLs are disconnected
08-03-2015, 04:43 PM
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So as a testament to how good this Shorai battery is, I just got done sitting in stand still (literally, huge accident) traffic for 45 minutes. The whole time I had my stereo on blast (two amps, 12" sub) and AC on full (granted it doesn't blow cold unless the car is moving) and there were no signs of the voltage dropping off at all or anything.
08-04-2015, 11:07 AM
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So as a testament to how good this Shorai battery is, I just got done sitting in stand still (literally, huge accident) traffic for 45 minutes. The whole time I had my stereo on blast (two amps, 12" sub) and AC on full (granted it doesn't blow cold unless the car is moving) and there were no signs of the voltage dropping off at all or anything.