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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Default What battery are you putting under your front bumper?

I want to get rid of my battery box in the trunk and relocate my battery up front around the passenger tire.
What batteries are small enough to go up there without much fitment issues?
I have A2A intercooler and my piping routes up through the regular spot on the passenger side




any ideas would be great
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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brail 6lb or 9lb will fit between you light and intercooler piping on the passenger side
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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/\....that, also Oddysey. I've also seen people use the stock Honda FIT battery's ..lol I actually managed to cram a full size civic batt in my bumper . Also did the remote batt jump post, something u might wanna look into for easy access without pulling ur bumper. I'm sure more people will have more ideas too
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I had a fit battery before but it didn't take the abuse lol.

I use a kinetik race battery.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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I'm running the big crank. It's badass.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Default Re: What battery are you putting under your front bumper?

I'm running the shuriken sk bt20 battery and it's awesome. They're on sale right now for $60 shipped.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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I'm running the stock one, it sucks..lol
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by V-SPEC 1
I'm running the shuriken sk bt20 battery and it's awesome. They're on sale right now for $60 shipped.
order right from their website?
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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odyssey pc 680
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Miata battery
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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I'm running the oem battery! Placed in front of the driver front tire and made a backdoor to the intercooler.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by V-SPEC 1
I'm running the shuriken sk bt20 battery and it's awesome. They're on sale right now for $60 shipped.
Have really been debating on buying one of these. Two good friends of mine work at a stereo shop and I can get one anytime. You ever had any issues with yours and how long has it been in your car?

I have ran a Auto Zone lawnmower battery before with no issues at all...
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Topdawgg
order right from their website?
Checkout sonicelectronix they also offer extended warranty for like $6 for 3 years I think but don't quote me on this one.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Have really been debating on buying one of these. Two good friends of mine work at a stereo shop and I can get one anytime. You ever had any issues with yours and how long has it been in your car?

I have ran a Auto Zone lawnmower battery before with no issues at all...
Not at all. It's been in my car for 3-4 months now and it start right up. I'd recommend getting the battery tenderizer if you don't want to drive or start your car for a long time.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by V-SPEC 1
I'm running the shuriken sk bt20 battery and it's awesome. They're on sale right now for $60 shipped.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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oem battery but plan on going to an optima yellow top!
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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I'm running a buscher racing small battery IMHO it's better than the oddeysey I'll never buy an odyssey again it starts my car fine!
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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i would stay away from the Odyssey and the Optima 2 of the worst batteries out there
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ekcoupeh22
I'm running a buscher racing small battery IMHO it's better than the oddeysey I'll never buy an odyssey again it starts my car fine!
isnt thats just a pc680 with a buscher sticker on it? i ran the pc680 but seems like the battery only last a year. going to look into something else when i get that far.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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odyssey 545
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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isnt thats just a pc680 with a buscher sticker on it? i ran the pc680 but seems like the battery only last a year. going to look into something else when i get that far.
From what i was told it wasn't I've had mine for almost 2 years now my oddysey didn't make it through a whole season
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo-2nr
i would stay away from the Odyssey and the Optima 2 of the worst batteries out there
I agree with you that Optima's are complete ****...but what kind of problems have you had with Odyssey?

I have them on daily driven street cars, 14.5:1+ all motor cars, turbo cars...and don't have a single issue.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Ive got a Walmart Lawn & Garden tractor battery. Slightly shorter in height and length compared to a Civic battery, and only 25 bucks.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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We've ran optima batteries for years, in different race and street cars. I wouldn't call them complete sh*t... just there are better, lighter choices.
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Originally Posted by Smokalicious
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X3....have had mine for almost w2 years!
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