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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Can anyone recommend a light weight battery? I have 768RWHP and I want to cut weight. Thanks, Paul
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Odyssey Batteries...

http://www.odysseyfactory.com/
Some of the lightest weight, most powerful batteries available.

Good luck... GUSTO
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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I've got a 13.5 lb Hawker Genesis in my 01 Z06. Works great (it's several years old although I didn't put it into service until recently).

19.2 lbs lighter than the OEM unit.

http://www.gotbatteries.com/items.as...P/all/37L105S1

The Odyssey is made by Hawker to, but supposed to be geared toward use in a vehicle
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Wow,
With that much horsepower,I would think the weight wouldn't be of much issue,but the relocation and placement of weight over the rear wheels might yeild better results

Just a thought..

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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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http://performance.accuratetechnolog...&products_id=3
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GUSTO14
Odyssey Batteries...

http://www.odysseyfactory.com/
Some of the lightest weight, most powerful batteries available.

Good luck... GUSTO
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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You asked about the lightest. This one is promising. I might get one myself. Lightweight Battery
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That's light alright. But it doesn't have much of a reserve to it. It's very expensive too. The weight you save you could make up with just a couple more HP.
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Originally Posted by RED99
That's light alright. But it doesn't have much of a reserve to it. It's very expensive too. The weight you save you could make up with just a couple more HP.
Understood, but he asked about the lightest, and that is about the lightest. They also have another model: Bigger lightweight battery It also has a higher reserve rating.
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Thanks, everyone. Paul
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I have a braille that weighs about 12-15 lbs depending on the model and it works fine.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ArKay99
You asked about the lightest. This one is promising. I might get one myself. Lightweight Battery
Wow! That may be the most expensive automotive battery in the world! $460
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I purchased this same battery from these fine folks (ATI) over 2 years ago and LOVE it.
- Max
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