New Battery Options

[Bimma360]

Bigjae is a good dude.

While I'm surprised of his passionate vitriol towards lightweight street batteries 😂 let's not let this devolve any further.

Hahah I am just messing with him, and keeping the joke going. Just having lighthearted fun. I think we're on the same page.

[9kracing]

Hmm, I would think in those scenarios the restart feature wouldn't be needed because the battery is staying in use/charged?

I could see that being an issue with new(er) BMWs that run pumps and fans with the car off, but an E46 should only be pulling 0.040A when off (after 16 min) and it should be sub 0.200A within a couple minutes or less.

I would think a vehicle driven on "short trips" or high loads with the car off would be an issue vs frequency of use?

You're not wrong.

Technically, if you aren't leaving the battery for long periods of time, you have low parasitic draw when the car is off, and your CCA need is low, the ATX-30 will probably work for you... although I will repeat, it is not recommended by Antigravity. And in fact they warned me against using the ATX-30 in automotive applications. They said "Yeah people do it, but we don't recommend it". I think for that exact reason... people were letting them sit and pretty much using the jumpstart feature to fire em up every time.

[Casa de Mesa]

You're not wrong.

Technically, if you aren't leaving the battery for long periods of time, you have low parasitic draw when the car is off, and your CCA need is low, the ATX-30 will probably work for you... although I will repeat, it is not recommended by Antigravity. And in fact they warned me against using the ATX-30 in automotive applications. They said "Yeah people do it, but we don't recommend it". I think for that exact reason... people were letting them sit and pretty much using the jumpstart feature to fire em up every time.

This is helpful. Thanks 👍

[Keith_MN]

The replacement acid battery in my Tacoma officially kicked the bucket today. Lasted less than 3 years, gets driven at least 3-4 days a week. Factory battery lasted 10 years.

Anyways thought I'd pass this along for those in the market for a not light battery. Grabbed a NAPA AGM as a replacement. 10% + 20% off online sales, $20 rebate and it will be $167. Not bad.

[Kipjames3]

Just picked up the AGM battery from Costco. $180 after core return.

[SQ13]

Read AG’s posts 11 and 14 regarding the ATX-30

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/1320501-40-lbs-lightweight-lithium-battery-install.html?utm_source=share-link&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=post#post18402574

[9kracing]

Isn't that what I said? Yes it will probably work if you don't let it sit for too long, but it's not recommended?

[Cronenberged]

lol...I did not expect batteries to be so controversial. Now what kind of oil does everyone use?

5w50, to start stirring the pot.

[Phoenix///M3]

5w50, to start stirring the pot.

You arrogant SOB


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[9kracing]

5w50, to start stirring the pot.

lol that's what the Focus RS and Raptor takes ... my shop has to special order it every time.

[Obioban]

No offense but that is retarded. I can get a 2lb battery that will start a car for $250. If you need it for a street car, just get a stock size battery or a mini battery. Sam's Club - $200. Done.

I don't think I agree with that. I'm on year 11 with my 5.5 lb braile GU1R. Cost me ~$500 IIRC, saved around 40 lbs, if anything has been better than a normal.full weight battery, because
1) when I do something dumb to discharge it, it cuts itself off before getting damagingly low
2) So far it has lasted twice as long as a normal/full weight battery. Factoring that in, not even sure it's more expensive?
3) 40 lbs of weight saving

Can't think of any reason I wouldn't do the same next time I need a battery.

[0-60motorsports]

Just a thought, with today's technology and Li Ion batteries being so widespread you would think that these things would be cheaper especially the correct sized li ion batteries for our cars.

Personally for me I'm shocked at the Porsche lithium battery debacle that's on going in today's market. Just the other day I had to take care of a friends Porsche Cayenne 2022 converting it to an AGM battery setup as the factory lithium battery was not available. Lucky for him even after I ordered the conversion kit I was able to revive the factory lithium battery with my Noco charger.

I would love to get an AntiGravity battery one day just for the weight savings if it ever comes down to a reasonable price, but not holding my breath. AGM batteries it is for now.

[simon_c]

For us regular peasants, I'm a fan of the Duracells if you have a batteriesplus store near you. You can stack some coupons and get it to a good price: https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...-gas/sli94rh7m