The Braille lightweight battery was developed originally for military applications, but was soon adopted by the rally racing crowd. These drycell units have true deepcycle charge capability, meaning that they can be heavily discharged and recharged repeatedly without weakening over time. They weigh 11 pounds and produce 360 cold cranking amps, the same as the stock Cooper S battery. MINI owners have been installing them for the last year or so, but have always had to custom mount them in their car. Now helix has developed a custom Braille battery box specifically designed for the MINI Cooper S. It retails for $49 and is available immediately. Here's a shot of it:

 

Looks

Any pics of it installed? U knew it was coming

 

Nice one. What's the weight?

How much with a battery?

 

Seems like an awful lot of metal to hold down a 11lb battery.

 

Doh! yes I did. I'll get some up shortly.

It weighs 16oz complete. We'll do an introductory $180 for the battery and the box special.

What?!? A negative comment from Jeff S.?

 

Very nice, and good price. When will the "special" be available?

 

Thanks

Nice
Shipping to VA $$ ?

Hah!!
Mr Frikkin Sunshine

Good one

 

And it leaves lot of room for secret stash in the boot area under the carpet! Bonus!

Matt

 

how about for the regular cooper?

 

and u jus cant beat that extra feature

 

Zip?

 

Here's a few of the install.




Bottom of box in, fitting snugly*.


It's just a wee little guy, but mighty


Zip it up and you're done




*snugly sounds like something I called my sister at age 13.

 

Likewise.......

 

It really is amazing how small the Braille is!

Matt

 

tony! tony! tony! this is 2 lbs. lighter than the pc680 we have

 

So your jousting is a bit late...

Every lb counts!

Matt

 

I need one, send me one please

Phil Munschauer


You should have my data ...

 

23669

And thanks

 

Shipping is $12
(hint: you can see shipping cost on our shopping cart before you check out)
If you want to place the order online, mention Eric's special price in the comments section of the order form and it shall be yours.
here's a link to the battery and box on our site.

or just call : 215-739-8800

And you're welcome,
Dane

 

Phil-
We don't keep credit card info.
Please call or place an online order.
Here's the link again
or 215-739-8800

Thanks
Dane

 

Hassling vendors is what I do best

Makes a lot more sense now that I see it mounted.

 

Man thats a sweet setup .

First a lighter exhaust, then Rear Seat Delete..now the Braille Ltw

 

The Mini Sawzall! Just cut that roof off, and get a lighter car with lower center of gravity!

Matt

 

Someone call me?!

Actually.... I've been runnin' with a Braille since the Spring of '05. Matt turned me on to this battery... And to be honest, the 2.5 pound savings over the PC680 was a secondary, or even tertiary reason .

I do have the PC680 hooked-up to a solar trickle charger, awaiting a sale, or for Matt to borrow it for some whacky mod ideas he has...

Eric, nice work. If I didn't ditch the battery box, I'd be customer!

 

Anybody know what the average life is for one of these batteries? How does this small of a battery work with stereo? Say you have a amp or 2?