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Old 02-17-2012, 08:23 AM
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Interesting, I never knew they were even available in the states.

Anyway, back on topic.

Deka specs
http://www.dekabatteries.com/default.aspx?pageid=510
click the link on the left for pdf of the batteries.

Buy Deka, support my local economy
Old 02-18-2012, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Gigdy
I had a 16 with the plastic base thing with OEM hardware for a year or so and never had a issue.
Then you weren't driving the car hard enough

The plastic height extender will slide out from under mine at the track, so I am planning to just get shorter J-hooks and get rid of it.
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The height extenders that came with my ETX 14 could not "slide out" from under my battery unless the J-bolts failed. They have a lip around the edge that the battery sits in.

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Originally Posted by goldenfri
Originally Posted by Gigdy' timestamp='1322492066' post='21190450
I had a 16 with the plastic base thing with OEM hardware for a year or so and never had a issue.
Then you weren't driving the car hard enough

The plastic height extender will slide out from under mine at the track, so I am planning to just get shorter J-hooks and get rid of it.
Youre using r-comps you cheater
Old 02-20-2012, 06:19 AM
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seems the deka is to be the most poplular both the 14 and 16.
but whats wrong the odessy 680 again? i mean if i could get it for 100 bucks shipped is it worth it?
i guess the deka can be had for like 75 shipped is what i gather? but which is lighter
Old 02-20-2012, 06:55 AM
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this is my battery, yes it is really 4lbs with terminals

http://www.shoraipower.com/p-205-lfx24a3-bs12.aspx
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Originally Posted by chetly
this is my battery, yes it is really 4lbs with terminals

http://www.shoraipow...x24a3-bs12.aspx
Those prices are so much better than I've ever seen for Lithium. How long have you had it? Any issues with cold / hot temps?

So far, I still think the PC680 was better than either of the other small batteries I've tried, including the ETX14.
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Originally Posted by billios996
Interesting, I never knew they were even available in the states.

Anyway, back on topic.

Deka specs
http://www.dekabatteries.com/default.aspx?pageid=510
click the link on the left for pdf of the batteries.

Buy Deka, support my local economy
My last trip to the US I tried to find a Deka battery supplier but could not find one for the life of me. They need to bump up their marketing or distribution efforts. I came home empty handed.
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i think im just gonna go with the pc680 as well it can be had for like 100 bucks shipped with the terminals
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Originally Posted by gernby
Originally Posted by chetly' timestamp='1329753318' post='21431704
this is my battery, yes it is really 4lbs with terminals

http://www.shoraipow...x24a3-bs12.aspx
Those prices are so much better than I've ever seen for Lithium. How long have you had it? Any issues with cold / hot temps?

So far, I still think the PC680 was better than either of the other small batteries I've tried, including the ETX14.

Ive had it for around 8 months so far. I live in norcal and the car is garaged. Car is not daily driven but raced 30-40 weekends a year. It hasn't had any issues starting the car in the 40 degree weather we've been having. If your really concerned they have a 5lbs battery that puts out 540cca which I think is pretty close to the stock battery output.


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