Battery question

[Thevet]

I'm having battery issues and I'm considering getting either a Super B or Varley lithium battery, the cost is off-putting but there is tha advantage of weight saving and possibly battery reliance, has anyone used one of the lithium batteries?

[confusionhunter]

Couple of folk have used the Antigravity batteries with good reports.

[Thevet]

Sounds like something from Dr Who or Star Trek

[ROWDYRENAULT]

weight is weight and it's usually bad in a car, but, since the battery is on the opposite side of the driver and the car ends up heavy on the driver side and perhaps a little more weight over the front axle wouldn't hurt. Maybe this isn't the place to spend big dollars to save a few pounds and the added risk of a lithium battery. yes, there is a risk of fire with a lithium battery. Just a thought, I'm
not saying this is an absolute, but maybe something for consideration

[Thevet]

Hmm interesting anti-normal thoughts!! appreciated

[Thevet]

Very nice people at Antigrav

[Thevet]

900CCA at 2.3kg!!

[GTRCLIVE]

Thevet said:

Hmm interesting anti-normal thoughts!! appreciated

Light weight batteries may be fine for sum but Ive never had much luck with them personally Tim.

I'd go for a red top Optima in the passenger foot-well under a foot rest every time bud.....

[GTRCLIVE]

Thevet said:

900CCA at 2.3kg!!

But not for very long....

[Thevet]

Hey stranger, how you doing? The battery has been installed and so far works well with the "brain" that protects the charge. I used three odyssey batteries in less than 3 years, so I'm watching to see how it goes and will pass comment soon. Time for some more info on your build?

[Thevet]

Oops there's an update on the other side! Anyone spotted the Ultima acting as a test bed for the GM T50 engine?

[voram]

I'd be interested to see a lap times comparison between regular battery and lithium battery.

[JoulesCanAm]

I'm using an Antigrvity battery, I've had it about 6 months, it's performed well to date and will crank the car for some time if needed.

I thought I'd give it try when the new Odyssey I purchased was bad out of the box. I must admit I was a die hard Optima fan until they switched to offshore manufacture and their batteries became junk. It was solidified for me when I returned the last Optima I purchased to Summit Racing and the counter guy said that's the third one today.... they then soon after reduced to a minimal and only pro-rated warranty in the US.