what is the reserve capabilites of the 15# B2015?

 

If you buy a Braille, you are throwing money away because they are identical in every way to the Deka brand battery. Same manufacturer sold under different badges think Lexus and Toyota but no functional differences. Do a search on this forum or through google, I posted links to all the research showing they are identical batteries.

 

Braille website says perfect for daily street use.

Not sure, but I would imagine not very long.

I saw your posts but I am not convinced. They do look similar though.

 

6 weeks for them would be a miracle.
They told me 6 weeks and it took 10 weeks.

 

Thanks alot!!!

I just want it now! I Keep thinking about it.

BTW I got the regular stock pin on, nothing wild like a cowl, SS or sunco style.

My car is not a sleeper but Id like for it to look like it was stock from the factory. Im more into less is more.

Although the hood pins will be red flags!!

 

I am interested to know what battery you have too...quickly

 

I got the odysey, I do not run a radio or any other accesories. I haven't had any problems.

 

yes it is the etx16, it is 275cca and has no problem starting my car, even after a couple weeks of sitting.

with any small battery, just dont leave anything on or it will kill the battery.

this one comes in around 17lb's and cost half of the odyssey version and you are able to warrenty it out at oreillys


here is some good information

By Brand:
Braille**:
Braille B3121 ----------CCA: 550 ---- weight: 21lb ---------------- CA: 742
Braille B2015 ----------CCA: 425 ---- weight: 15lb ---------------- CA: 574
Braille B14115 ---------CCA: 360 ---- weight: 11lb,8oz ------------ CA: 486
Braille B106 -----------CCA: 210 ---- weight: 6lb,6oz ------------- CA: 283
Westco:
Westco Miata ---------CCA: 475 ---- weight: 25lb
Deka:
Deka ETX30 -----------CCA: 370 ---- weight: 21.7lb
Deka ETX20 -----------CCA: 270 ---- weight: 15.5lb
Deka ETX18 -----------CCA: 300 ---- weight: 18lb
Deka ETX16 -----------CCA: 275 ---- weight: 17lb
Deka ETX14 -----------CCA: 200 ---- weight: 12lb
Deka ETX12 -----------CCA: 180 ---- weight: 9.4lb
Deka ETX9 -----------CCA: 120 ---- weight: 6.3lb
Odyssey:
Odyssey PC680 --------CCA: 220 --- weight: 15lb / 16lb For MJT*
Odyssey PC925/MJT ---CCA: 380 --- weight: 24lb / 26lb For MJT*
Optima:
Optima 34&34R --------CCA 800 -----weight: 37.9lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 37/78 ----------CCA 800 ---- weight: 38.8lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 75/25 ----------CCA 720 ---- weight: 33.1lb --------------- CA: 910
Optima 25&35 ---------CCA 720 ----- weight: 31.7lb --------------- CA: 910
Duralast:
Duralast 8AMU1R ------CCA: 330 ---- weight: 25lb
Marathon:
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R-CCA: 320 ---- weight: 25lb

By CCA:
Optima 34&34R --------CCA 800 -----weight: 37.9lb -------------- CA: 1000
Optima 37/78 ----------CCA 800 ---- weight: 38.8lb -------------- CA: 1000
Optima 75/25 ----------CCA 720 ---- weight: 33.1lb -------------- CA: 910
Optima 25&35 ---------CCA 720 ----- weight: 31.7lb -------------- CA: 910
Braille B3121 ----------CCA: 550 ---- weight: 21lb ---------------- CA: 742
Westco Miata ---------CCA: 475 ---- weight: 25lb
Braille B2015 ----------CCA: 425 ---- weight: 15lb ---------------- CA: 574
Odyssey PC925/MJT ---CCA: 380 ---- weight: 24lb / 26lb For MJT*
Deka ETX30 -----------CCA: 370 ---- weight: 21.7lb
Braille B14115 ---------CCA: 360 ---- weight: 11lb,8oz ------------ CA: 486
Duralast 8AMU1R ------CCA: 330 ---- weight: 25lb
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R-CCA: 320 ---- weight: 25lb
Deka ETX18 -----------CCA: 300 ---- weight: 18lb
Deka ETX16 -----------CCA: 275 ---- weight: 17lb
Deka ETX20 -----------CCA: 270 ---- weight: 15.5lb
Odyssey PC680 --------CCA: 220 ---- weight: 15lb / 16lb For MJT*
Braille B106 -----------CCA: 210 ---- weight: 6lb,6oz ------------- CA: 283
Deka ETX14 -----------CCA: 200 ---- weight: 12lb
Deka ETX12 -----------CCA: 180 ---- weight: 9.4lb
Deka ETX9 -----------CCA: 120 ---- weight: 6.3lb

By Weight:
Optima 37/78 ----------CCA 800 ---- weight: 38.8lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 34&34R --------CCA 800 -----weight: 37.9lb --------------- CA: 1000
Optima 75/25 ----------CCA 720 ---- weight: 33.1lb --------------- CA: 910
Optima 25&35 ---------CCA 720 ----- weight: 31.7lb --------------- CA: 910
Westco Miata ---------CCA: 475 ---- weight: 25lb
Duralast 8AMU1R ------CCA: 330 ---- weight: 25lb
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R-CCA: 320 ---- weight: 25lb
Odyssey PC925/MJT ---CCA: 380 --- weight: 24lb / 26lb For MJT*
Deka ETX30 -----------CCA: 370 ---- weight: 21.7lb
Braille B3121 ----------CCA: 550 ---- weight: 21lb ---------------- CA: 742
Braille B14115 ---------CCA: 360 ---- weight: 11lb,8oz ------------ CA: 486
Deka ETX18 -----------CCA: 300 ---- weight: 18lb
Deka ETX16 -----------CCA: 275 ---- weight: 17lb
Deka ETX20 -----------CCA: 270 ---- weight: 15.5lb
Odyssey PC680 --------CCA: 220 --- weight: 15lb / 16lb For MJT*
Braille B2015 ----------CCA: 425 ---- weight: 15lb ---------------- CA: 574
Deka ETX14 -----------CCA: 200 ---- weight: 12lb
Deka ETX12 -----------CCA: 180 ---- weight: 9.4lb
Braille B106 -----------CCA: 210 ---- weight: 6lb,6oz ------------- CA: 283
Deka ETX9 -----------CCA: 120 ---- weight: 6.3lb

More info:
Braile:
Probably Deka rebadged
**no info on website on what Temp the CCA and CA test are done at...
DEKA:
Come with M6 Thread on terminals - you will need adapter to SAE automotive Terminals.
Rebadged as BigCrank, Braille and other brands // BigCrank has cheap price .
(Proved and discussed on the vwvortex there is a whole thread about it.)
Odyssey:
*MJT: Metal Jacket + Terminals.
Also the Odysseys have battery mounting brakets avaible.
Miata Battery:
Duralast rates them at 330CCA, Marathon at 320CCA, Westco at 475CCA,
make what you want of this info but personally I'm not getting a Westco Battery
Made by EastPenn Mfg.
Sold under:
Marathon MAR-8AMU1R (1Year Warranty)
Westco 12V31M (4 Year Warranty)
Duralast 8AMU1R (8Year Warranty - apparently WAS avaible at autozone)

 

great info

 

google universalbatterys..i paid like 30 bucks for mine and it works great..i think its the same as the 680 but cheaper and without the stickers

 

I have the Braille 11.5lb Carbon Fiber Battery in Mine. (Carbon fiber battery is if you have it under the hood-helps with the temps) Had it in there for WAY Over a Year with no problems, and Oh yea it's a Fully Loaded daily driver. Their 17lb battery was one of my ideas (Glad a few of you like it) And as for the Braille being a Deka battery (Ummm No) Braille also has a few more batteries coming out soon.

 

^I'm thinking of Braille #2317 myself.

 

Guys I tried the ETX16.

I couldnt find the terminal adapters for those little batteries so I just used the supplied screws.

It cranked the car fine, but............ big but.

Since the terminals are so small i guess they werent making enough contact and it got hot.

Nonetheless the battery crapped out when the fans kicked on, the A/C would do the same.

I thought bout it twice. Having an undependable setup for a DD.

I took it back. 10lbs was not worth being stranded somewhere.

On a side note my hood was delivered from VFN in 2 weeks.YES!!!!!!!!!
Its already installed, however no Pics until its all painted.

Im getting my front bumper cover painted too, and want to polish the headlights.

I will get you guys pics soon.

ANy of you know where to get some nice stainless steel rings? The pin kit I bought had some super cheap thin ones, they look like they will rust. I want some stainless steel ones.

 

Bump,

Great thread.. Sticky worthy IMHO!

 

I installed the etx 14 from oreilly, just ask for an etx 14....I would know I worked there lol. I haven't had any issues. I made up my own bolts/washers to utilize the stock battery cables per dloves suggestion. I daily drive my car and it hasn't failed to start even when it is like 15 degrees out. I have had NO ISSUES AT ALL with this battery as of yet, and I foresee none in the future, for me at least, this battery has worked great. Super cheap too. Just go to your local oreillys, pay like 60 bucks and you have a 12 pound battery.

 

The etx14/16 battery works perfect AS LONG AS YOU DONT LET IT DIE. If you kill the battery even once, It will be dead. It kills a cell and wont hold a charge.

You kill the battery if you leave something on like the radio, fans, etc.

The threads are metric threads. I just use some extra coil pack bolts with a few washers to space the cable cover away so it doesnt bind up next to the battery. It makes since once you bolt it up.

 

Great info. I have the stock battery, does anybody know what they weigh?

 

My Autozone Stock replacement Duralast Gold weighs in at exactly 33lbs for reference

75-DLG is the # stamped on it

http://www.autozone.com/R,3322484/ve...ductDetail.htm

 

I just purchased a battery from Walmart a little bit ago and wanted to add some information for the people looking this up as research thinking about running a smaller battery.

45 lbs - My Battery (1000/850 cranking amps!! LOL)
12 lbs - Battery Relocation Box (Plastic), and cables

16 lbs - 16 lbs Battery from Walmart

41 lbs REMOVED!!!

This mod wil go nice along with my HVAC delete (30+ lbs), carpet removal (30+ lbs), VFN Sunoco Pin On Hood (30+ lbs), lightweight front runners (20.2 lbs), rear bumper removal (22 lbs), etc. I will have a thread up soon with all of my progress!

 

I have this same battery in my stang. So far I love it. Except the price.