Antigravity ATX30-RS overheating
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Joined: Feb 2008
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Antigravity ATX30-RS overheating
Since installing this battery, on at least 3 occasions I've been unable to restart the car after driving for a while. If I wait for a a few hours the car starts fine. I'm guessing the battery is overheating in the engine bay. I'm sure the consistent ambient temps over 100 are not helping. I've bought a battery heat shield as well as some metal heat shield to try to exclude the battery from the rest of the engine bay but have yet to install it. I'm wondering if I should just relocate the battery and be done with it. Has anyone else had this issue and how have you dealt with it?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Conway, AR
So I went for a test this morning. 80+ outside, drove for 45 min at interstate speed and shut it off in my driveway. Let it sit for 20min and it was hot under hood. No issue. I’ll try again later today should be mid 90s.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I had a lithium battery in my car for a short period to save weight. The company I worked for before I retired made them. When I learned the down sides, such wrong charging algorithm built in the vehicle, issues with cell balance and risk of thermo runaway, i concluded that it would be easier for the driver to lose weight than take the risks.
