Lithium battery
Melting Slicks
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From: Smallingerland Friesland, Netherlands
SSB PowerSport Lithium Ion Polymer Batteries are an extremely light weight battery designed for starting applications and are a completely dry battery making them spill-proof and leak-proof. You have to pick one up for yourself to truly understand how light they actually are compared to normal lead acid batteries. They are truly amazing.
A normal lead acid motorcycle battery is designed to last for 200 – 300 cycles, whereas SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are designed to last for over 2,000 cycles (more than 10 Years design life). In addition, they can sit unused for over a year without losing charge and can also be charged extremely quickly without damaging the battery.
Unlike many other lithium batteries, SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are made using prismatic cells making them not only safe to use, but also boasts higher CCA (cold cranking amps), better cyclic properties and have a longer life. We are aware of only one other brand of lithium starting battery that uses prismatic cells. Other brands generally use cylindrical cells and while they may be a little cheaper due to lower manufacturing costs, they are inferior and are not designed for starting vehicles.
SSB PowerSport is the Pioneer of lithium starting batteries in Australia. We were the first and we are the best. We have been researching, testing and using lithium batteries for over 5 years. We have also purchased and tested almost every other major brand of lithium starting batteries from around the world and have designed SSB PowerSport batteries to be more superior in every aspect. Basically our lithium batteries are the most powerful and lightest lithium starting batteries in the world. While there may be other brands using similar battery cases (even similar colours), be assured that if it doesn’t have the SSB PowerSport logo, it does not offer the same capacity as our lithium batteries.
SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also one of the only Lithium Ion Polymer Batteries that can be charged using normal 12V car battery chargers / alternators. SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also 100% organic, fully recyclable and pollution free, making them an excellent green energy source.
All SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries come with a true industry leading full 2 year money back guarantee. Do not be fooled by other brands that only offer a 2 year pro-rata warranty. A pro-rata warranty is not a full warranty. For example with a pro-rate warranty you might get 6 months full warranty and then 50% refund if the battery fails from 6 – 12 months and then 25% refund if the battery fails between 12 months - 24 months. SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries come with a full 2 Year Money Back Guarantee, no questions asked.
We also sell and develop lightweight Lithium Batteries for Professional Race Cars, Race Bikes, Speed Boats Drag Cars & Drag Bikes. Pound for pound, SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are the most cost effective way to reduce weight in your vehicle. Our lithium batteries are also designed to have a slightly higher voltage than regular lead acid batteries resulting in a boost in the vehicles performance and response time. We seek regular feedback from people that use our batteries, especially from professional race teams. They all say the same thing “I can’t believe how fast the vehicle starts and how much better everything responds”.
A normal lead acid motorcycle battery is designed to last for 200 – 300 cycles, whereas SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are designed to last for over 2,000 cycles (more than 10 Years design life). In addition, they can sit unused for over a year without losing charge and can also be charged extremely quickly without damaging the battery.
Unlike many other lithium batteries, SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are made using prismatic cells making them not only safe to use, but also boasts higher CCA (cold cranking amps), better cyclic properties and have a longer life. We are aware of only one other brand of lithium starting battery that uses prismatic cells. Other brands generally use cylindrical cells and while they may be a little cheaper due to lower manufacturing costs, they are inferior and are not designed for starting vehicles.
SSB PowerSport is the Pioneer of lithium starting batteries in Australia. We were the first and we are the best. We have been researching, testing and using lithium batteries for over 5 years. We have also purchased and tested almost every other major brand of lithium starting batteries from around the world and have designed SSB PowerSport batteries to be more superior in every aspect. Basically our lithium batteries are the most powerful and lightest lithium starting batteries in the world. While there may be other brands using similar battery cases (even similar colours), be assured that if it doesn’t have the SSB PowerSport logo, it does not offer the same capacity as our lithium batteries.
SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also one of the only Lithium Ion Polymer Batteries that can be charged using normal 12V car battery chargers / alternators. SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are also 100% organic, fully recyclable and pollution free, making them an excellent green energy source.
All SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries come with a true industry leading full 2 year money back guarantee. Do not be fooled by other brands that only offer a 2 year pro-rata warranty. A pro-rata warranty is not a full warranty. For example with a pro-rate warranty you might get 6 months full warranty and then 50% refund if the battery fails from 6 – 12 months and then 25% refund if the battery fails between 12 months - 24 months. SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries come with a full 2 Year Money Back Guarantee, no questions asked.
We also sell and develop lightweight Lithium Batteries for Professional Race Cars, Race Bikes, Speed Boats Drag Cars & Drag Bikes. Pound for pound, SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are the most cost effective way to reduce weight in your vehicle. Our lithium batteries are also designed to have a slightly higher voltage than regular lead acid batteries resulting in a boost in the vehicles performance and response time. We seek regular feedback from people that use our batteries, especially from professional race teams. They all say the same thing “I can’t believe how fast the vehicle starts and how much better everything responds”.
Are you from Australia? Are you a distributer of these batteries? If so, do you ship to Europe?
I found the following web site via Google: http://www.superstart.com.au/Product...5/Default.aspx.
Thanks.
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There have been enough lithium battery fires, both single use cells and rechargables, that I'd want to do a lot of research to gain the equivilant of 2 hp.
Every time someone thinks they have the battery fire problem solved, a new type of problem comes up. Just ask Boeing about their 787...
Every time someone thinks they have the battery fire problem solved, a new type of problem comes up. Just ask Boeing about their 787...
Drifting
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As has been stated, the charging system needs to avoid overcharging a LI battery, as the heat generated will melt the matrix, but also when a LI battery combusts, stand back, it will be violent...........
Instructor
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I am happy with mine, if it can start my diesel motor without a problem for this long.. heck im happy with the money i spent.
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Le Mans Master
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Regardless, the thread objective is to cover all the benefits and yes there is a 'cost' associated with them.
Drifting
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now that's funny..................do you know what the word 'inflation' means ?? ............ so, ten years ago you spent $196.......what would that be today .......
Regardless, the thread objective is to cover all the benefits and yes there is a 'cost' associated with them.
Regardless, the thread objective is to cover all the benefits and yes there is a 'cost' associated with them.
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Using an average price index for 2004 and 4Q/13 I get $250.36.
But spending 2 minutes going to Sears I find that the Die Hard Platinum Automotive battery is currently selling for $206.99 so it looks like Sears isn't keeping up with inflation. Personally, I wouldn't call that "well in excess of $200".
But spending 2 minutes going to Sears I find that the Die Hard Platinum Automotive battery is currently selling for $206.99 so it looks like Sears isn't keeping up with inflation. Personally, I wouldn't call that "well in excess of $200".
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Weight: 1611 grams (3.5 lbs.)
Voltage (Charged): 13.6V
Amperage: 9.2Amp/Hour
Burst Cranking Amps: 500amps
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALLISTIC-PE...-/161217203480
I have had mine for 2 years now with no issues, I bought it back when it was $300, but now they can be bought as low as $224 shipper which is about the same cost as a typical Lead Acid battery, I bought it because i have a custom compound turbo setup on my car and i wanted to hide the battery inside the bumper... which this battery barely fit.. but did fit.