after a search i decide to change my oem battery with a lightweight!has anyone change the stock?i want to know if someone change it and what problems faced?
here is a link with the bat i want to buy!the weight of the new bat is 6.6lbs!

 

Too light and not enough cranking amps Im sure. I used to run the 11lb. Deka but it died on me...

 

I have the 11 pound Braille and it works great for trips, track days and twisties but I put back in the OEM battery for normal use as I don't think the capacity is enough for the normal weekly grind with maybe long periods where the battery is not being charged. My 2 pennies.

 

From what I has witnessed first hand is that once the 11lb'ers are drained they are like a miracle to revive. I ran mine for 5 months as a daily until I left my interior light on. I will be switching back to one pretty soon,,,

 

That's why I switch them out and I give the Braille a little charge in between uses. Even when a car is turned off there is electricity being drawn from the battery.

 

I haven't had my 11lb Braille for that long, but it is working just fine so far. My particular battery tested at well over 500A cranking, and it hasn't shown any problems starting the car in colder (but not freezing) weather.

 

i am resdy to buy the 6.6lbs braille battery!i care about weight!anyone who use this?

 

I have used the ''Rock'' 1228 with no problems,it has a CCA of 450 and weighs 18lbs,cost around $175.00.www.rockracingbattery.com
Bill

 

I have also had this installed for 6+ months:

BR-B14115C, Desc: Braille Carbon Fiber Lightweight Battery

It works fine, even in daily use. However some caution is required:
- if you leave the car standing for over a week, better not leave the alarm system connected...
- forget about leaving your car with the emergency blinkers on when the engine is not running

Now that it is getting colder here in Central Europe, planning to swap the OEM back on for the winter.

So, it works in daily use, but not without some compromises.

Cheers,
Sam

 

EEEEK.....my Deka was 60 bucks. I could go through a bunch for that much AND it weighs 7lbs less...

 

Damn Justin your alive? Did you hear I sold my mini for a big truck ? haha

 

Holy crap man.....I thought you dropped off the earth like I have. PM me ur number again. My box was dirty and I had to clean it.. Your such a traitor. A truck??? I thought you would have got something cooler. Like a Subie or something. If I can survive the abortion in my garage...u can do the same..