mit

iTrader: (10)

Hi, i need a new battery really, and wouldn't mind fitting a lighter one, to keep with the the other lightweight mods on the car.
What would you fit? I've seen the Odyssey ones, but i run a tracker, and don't use it every day, sometimes not every week, so worried it won't hold charge long enough.

Cheers, Mit

Mrchips

iTrader: (7)

NOt sure on battery but maybe get a quick release clamp for battery if not in use for long periods.

gallois

if you want the best, then an optima redtop. you'll need a 35r, about double the cost of a regular battery though at about £160.

mit

iTrader: (10)

Will the redtop hold charge with the tracker?

Cheers, Mit

mit

iTrader: (10)

Just looked at the redtop, it's no lighter than a standard battery is it?

gallois

It is supposed to have a longer 'life' i.e. holds charge longer when not used, although you are right about the weight. If it's just light weight you are after, then this one is about half the weight of a regular battery, although 8kg is not going to make a massive difference really to the overall weight of the car. http://shop.edoperformance.co.uk/bra...ry-p-9357.html

mit

iTrader: (10)

No, but all the little weight saving bits n bobs has shed quite a lot. That carbon one looks nice, a bit pricey mind. I'll have to have a think, see what i can find.

Cheers.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

mit, why not have you cake and eat it, by getting a small batt like the Odyssey... But also buying a solar panel batt charger that you can connect direct to the battery when the car's sitting for longer than normal periods, when at home?

mit

iTrader: (10)

Good idea, i do like the idea of the Odyssey and it's light weight. I guess i could put the solar panel on the dash. I'll have a look for one!

Cheers.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Loads on ebay for around the £30 mark, I think.

MotoCare Ltd

Got 3 in stock differewnt sizes from around £20 upto about £80, give us a shout if you need any help
cheers

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Motocare, can you post up a list of prices vs. Amp hours for the various small batteries you stock?

MotoCare Ltd

19.99
12 volt, 1.5 watt solar powered battery maintainer for car and leisure batteries. Complete with suction cups (for windscreen mounting), LED charge indicator, 12V DC power plug, battery clips and 2.7 metre lead.

29.99
12 volt, 2.4 watt solar powered battery maintainer for car and leisure batteries. Complete with suction cups (for windscreen mounting), 12V DC power plug, battery clips and 2.7 metre lead.

49.99
12 volt, 4.8 watt solar powered battery maintainer for car and leisure batteries. Complete with mounting screws, 12V DC power plug, battery clips and 2.7 metre lead

Could ship free of charge too

cheers.

MotoCare Ltd

19.99
12 volt, 1.5 watt solar powered battery maintainer for car and leisure batteries. Complete with suction cups (for windscreen mounting), LED charge indicator, 12V DC power plug, battery clips and 2.7 metre lead.

29.99
12 volt, 2.4 watt solar powered battery maintainer for car and leisure batteries. Complete with suction cups (for windscreen mounting), 12V DC power plug, battery clips and 2.7 metre lead.

49.99
12 volt, 4.8 watt solar powered battery maintainer for car and leisure batteries. Complete with mounting screws, 12V DC power plug, battery clips and 2.7 metre lead

Could ship free of charge too

cheers.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

lol I thought you meant you had the batteries.

But that info is all good too. Would the lowest 1.5W solar charger be able to give life to a really dead battery?

MotoCare Ltd

lol... if your battery is flat or nearly dead, we do ctek battery chargers, which pretty much bring a dead battery back to life, they are by far the best on the market..., they are on our site if youy have a look

mit

iTrader: (10)

Cheers, but i bought one on ebay, 3w for £12.99 delivered. Not tryed it yet, but looks the part.