I currently run this battery and it starts the car just fine. While I don't recommend it for anyone with lots of accecories. This is for those people who are thinking of purchasing a Kinetic 600, Batcap 800, Or Odyssey 680.

FYI this is the SAME battery as the Batcap and Kinetic. Only has different terminals from the factory.

http://www.portablepower.com/i...105S3





Modified by AudioXtremes at 7:54 PM 8/30/2007

 

Compare to the batcap 800 http://www.batcap.net/800.html

And the kinetic 600 http://www.kinetikaudio.com/hc600.asp

 

Kick ***!

Always nice to see some info like this out and being added to us 4th genners

I would get this but I just got an oddesy and love it

 

nice find ive been thinking about experimenting with lawn mower and jet ski batterys.

 

ya ive used that type fo battery back in 1998 or so. They last pretty long. Had one in my CRX with a custom mounting bracket on the right side frame above the crossmember. Lasted for a couple years. didnt have stereo system or anything but good for a lightweight alternative.

 

Yes they last a good long while. Very small.

 

Just did a conversion to a lawn-tractor battery in my crx. Had to change battery terminals, but other than that works great!! I needed some clearance between my air intake (like everyone) and wanted a lighter battery, but I'm a cheapass, so the $30.00 (canadian) lawn tractor battery went in, right into the factory tray (with some mods to the hold-down bracket for the shorter battery height) Starts the car with ease, accidentally left my lights on last night while paying for gas & eats , no problem starting!!! A great cheap alternative, you just need to buy the terminal ends for "wingnut" attachment

 

Your link in the OP doesn't work right now, what is the name of the battery you are refering to?

 

30$, 14lbs!

Taken from their product description PDF:

"Limit initial current to 5.4Amps. Charge battery until voltage (under charge) reaches 14.40 to 14.70 volts at 68F. Hold at 14.40 to 14.70 volts, until current drops to approximately 180mA. Battery is now fully charged under these conditions, and the charger should be turned off or switched to "float" voltage."

this is a picky battery? lol

 

so are you guys getting smaller batteries just so you can relocate the battery to a different spot??

 

Maximum Short-Duration Discharge Current ( <_ 10 Sec.) 180 amperes

Would that mean 180 CCAs?

Operating Temperature Range:
Charge (-20oC) to 122oF (50oC)
Discharge (-20oC) to 140oF (60oC)

It might get too hot in the engine bay for these in lower states, but fine inside the hatch.

 

Flame-retardant version, $45, 13.3lbs
http://www.portablepower.com/i...105S1