Light weight battery install done.
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From: WI
Winter update, the battery does well. It starts in all conditions, and cranks fast. It doesn't have much reserve power though. My car wouldn't start after leaving the door open for 30 mins. All my interior lights are removed now though.
Also for an update, I learned that Deka makes the battery and charges much less.
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/
Also for an update, I learned that Deka makes the battery and charges much less.
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/
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From: NEwhere Ohio
I want to bring up a good point to those considering lightweight batteries:
If your car is stick shift, I think you would be good to go with one of these.
Why? because you can always bump start the car if you need to.
If your car is stick shift, I think you would be good to go with one of these.
Why? because you can always bump start the car if you need to.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Metairie Louisiana
Any negatives to using one of these? I have a Viper alarm, Mezierre EWP, two pillar gauges, and a bottle warmer used occasionally. I also have a cam installed. Info on the rear isntall?
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Great update Wolf, I like to see real world results posted. Ive never seen these batteries but I dont race at all. Pretty cool for weight savings. Do you still try and maintain the near 50/50 weight distribution from the factory? You would prolly have to take off alot from one end to the other to notice a handling difference I would reckon. Inquiring minds wanna know 
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From: Holiday Shores IL
I've got the battery in the 1st post.
I used it in my 1988 Conquest TSI.
It's a great battery, but does not have much of a reserve.
If your car starts easy, you shouldn't have any issues unless you leave the doors open or run a stereo for a while.
I had an intercooler hose blow off which flooded out the car.
I didn't have enough reserve to get the fuel cleared out and start the car.
That was an annoying day.
The battery did not work well for me in the winter.
If it was cold out, my car would barely turn over at the end of a work day sitting outside.
Sometimes, I needed a jump.
My solution was to use a regular battery during the winter months.
I suppose one of those potable jump starter boxes would be good to have as a back-up.
It's good to now know about Deka being the same battery.
Braille offers various brackets and accessories.
http://www.braillebattery.com/
You could buy the battery from Deka and the mount or bracket from Braille.
I used it in my 1988 Conquest TSI.
It's a great battery, but does not have much of a reserve.
If your car starts easy, you shouldn't have any issues unless you leave the doors open or run a stereo for a while.
I had an intercooler hose blow off which flooded out the car.
I didn't have enough reserve to get the fuel cleared out and start the car.
That was an annoying day.
The battery did not work well for me in the winter.
If it was cold out, my car would barely turn over at the end of a work day sitting outside.
Sometimes, I needed a jump.
My solution was to use a regular battery during the winter months.
I suppose one of those potable jump starter boxes would be good to have as a back-up.
It's good to now know about Deka being the same battery.
Braille offers various brackets and accessories.
http://www.braillebattery.com/
You could buy the battery from Deka and the mount or bracket from Braille.
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From: WI
Great update Wolf, I like to see real world results posted. Ive never seen these batteries but I dont race at all. Pretty cool for weight savings. Do you still try and maintain the near 50/50 weight distribution from the factory? You would prolly have to take off alot from one end to the other to notice a handling difference I would reckon. Inquiring minds wanna know 
I can really notice the weight reduction in braking zones!
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Update, the battery in the original post started to crank slow. Checked it and 6 v under cranking. Holds a full charge though. I decided to retire it and use it for the lawn mower. It lasted about four years and could last a little bit longer. I replaced it with this model for $70 shipped:
Very similar battery to the original, made by Deka/East Penn. Same size but fits backwards. Costs less!
Very similar battery to the original, made by Deka/East Penn. Same size but fits backwards. Costs less!
