shaunandez Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Battery has just died. Thinking of replacing it with one of the small race batteries. Any opinions from anybody whos had/got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Why do you think you need a slimline battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blister Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 every little bit of weight saving helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 every little bit of weight saving helps?Given the wheels and height of the car I dont think the OP has those priorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blister Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 thats kind of the only reason for slim line race batterys arnt they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 thats kind of the only reason for slim line race batterys arnt they?Exactly, hence why I was wondering why the OP would want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blister Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 bit confused now aswell to be honest, will keep a eye on this one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterdave Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Do Mansfield have garages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bickerton Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Odyssey do a good range, you will also need a braker for it and may need a few ne connectors etc. Probably circa 200-250 all in.When you get it and it first for a flat I'll next explain why it did if you have trouble figuring it out for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterdave Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 You will need to disconnect your clock,stereo and such with a slim battery too as they will drain the **** out of it. are you going to relocate it to the boot? tisn't much room in durr bouy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterdave Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 didn't realise he had a GTi nr did I know that. Thank you. (enlightened) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 lolCurrently Driving:Raven Blue loop GTI Also see his sig and avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm sure the OP has air ride...I'm presuming it would be for space and weight saving as the tank probably takes up a fair bit of the boot space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterdave Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 lolCurrently Driving:Raven Blue loop GTI Also see his sig and avatarKnowing he drove a gti still doesn't change the fact I didn't know the battery was in the boot. (plus using phone at the time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jossm Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 i would just stick with a normal battery , my bro had a varley red top racing battery in his turbo'd clio172 because there was no space in the bay for a normal one, he had to carry a jumpstart pack with him all the time because it would run out of juice every week at some point or in the winter when it was cold it wouldnt have enough powere to start.he now has a normal batt relocated to the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunandez Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) I'm sure the OP has air ride...I'm presuming it would be for space and weight saving as the tank probably takes up a fair bit of the boot space.This is the exact reason im asking! Would be nice for the battery to be smaller as my boot floor is full of valves and a compressor for the air. This race battery sounds a ball ache though. Thought it would keep it's power like a normal battery with how much they cost. Looks like it's a standard battery again then. Edited July 27, 2011 by shaunandez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 If it fits then surely there is no problem? Or do you need access the the air kit all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunandez Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 If it fits then surely there is no problem? Or do you need access the the air kit all the time?In order to remove the battery I have to move the valves and it's a nightmare. Smaller battery would solve my problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterdave Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 could you not relocate the battery into the engine bay :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 In order to remove the battery I have to move the valves and it's a nightmare. Smaller battery would solve my problem.Its not as if you have to replace the battery every 5 mins though. In fact you will probably never have to do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Or a battery kill switch located somewhere, for when you need it disconnecting but not removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 i would just stick with a normal battery , my bro had a varley red top racing battery in his turbo'd clio172 because there was no space in the bay for a normal one, he had to carry a jumpstart pack with him all the time because it would run out of juice every week at some point or in the winter when it was cold it wouldnt have enough powere to start.he now has a normal batt relocated to the bootYep, I have the same issue with my MG racecar, booster pack has to come everywhere with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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