FYI. OPTIMA released the new group 51 and 51R battery at the IAS show last weekend. It is a yellowtop battery with 500CCA. They are in production now and expect delivery to distributers next week. It is a direct fit for Civic/Integra/RSX/S2000/CRV. Its about time.

 

how much do they weigh?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cdouglass &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">FYI. OPTIMA released the new group 51 and 51R battery at the IAS show last weekend. It is a yellowtop battery with 500CCA. They are in production now and expect delivery to distributers next week. It is a direct fit for Civic/Integra/RSX/S2000/CRV. Its about time.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah I saw it too. pretty sweet and about time they have a slim type for us import guys.

 

About 26 lbs.

 

You know, we also have an 800 CCA Honda drop in replacement dry cell battery coming out very soon. Specs:
12V valve regulated sealed lead acid battery
800 Cold Cranking Amps
31 lbs.
1500 Amp Peak
Vibration resistant
Can be mounted in any postition
Has silver plated ring that accept ring terminals rather than bulky lead end on standard batteries
Has proven itself in the military, powering the likes of the F117 and B2 Bomber

Will be available for sale very very soon.

 

my old yellow top was a hefty 40 lbs... nice to see that there will actually be on ethat can be a stock replacement

i replaced that beast with an 11 lb battery though...