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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 11:33 PM
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So I need a new battery and want to move it to the trunk while I have the drive train out. I want a lightweight battery as well.

I have been looking at this battery

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 360
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 21-24(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 2.6 lbs


Also looking at this one

http://products.batterytender.com/Ba...t-Battery.html

Voltage: 12V
Lithium Cranking Amps: 480
Lead-Acid Replacement Range: 26-35(Ah)
Case Dimensions: 6.49” (165mm) length x 3.38” (86mm) width x 5.11” (130mm) height
Operating Temp: 40 - 140°(F)
Weight: 3.75 lbs
The car will never see cold weather driving and will be stored in heated storage in the winter.
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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 02:24 PM
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what are you giong to do about the max charge rate?
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someone I know has one and says it has internal circuitry to limit the charge to 10A. I have sent Battery Tender an email asking if it is true
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Old Aug 18, 2017 | 04:20 AM
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i thought about replacing the battery with the 30 000 mah/400a booster i got for $80. i have to come up with an idea how to solve the charging problem. its powering the notebook when logging so far.
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I ran this one http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...aerovoltz4.php in my '16 Z51 for about 6 months with no problems and then it went in the Birkin. You will have to fiddle something up with the terminals.
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XSPower battery in a Taylor box.

Flaming River battery shutoff and a relay to ensure everything shuts off when the handle is pushed in.
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