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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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I have searched for variations of this and can't find it. Maybe it's on a sticky, but I'll ask anyway.

What is the best way to get lighter in the battery compartment? Lithium?

I am asking because there is a thread about the Katech vs. Halltech lightest car contest, and I think my car has atleast a 4 year old battery.

Thanks for your thoughts or experiences with this. Last time I lugged a battery into walmart, I think the strap bruised my fingers, the thing was so heavy.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Here's what I did...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...tall-pics.html
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Thanks, this has been even more interesting than I expected.
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I have the Braille 15lb. battery. I only drive my car a couple of times a month. I always keep a CTEK charger on it. Seems like my first start after sitting for awhile takes quite a few turns before the motor actually starts.


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