JaysZ Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 ok sounds fair enough. i'll take it in this weekend to have everything tested. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74_5.0L_Z Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Well, after everyone's input, I have ordered the PC680MJT. It should be here in a few days. After it arrives, I will relocate my battery from the area behind the passenger side rear wheel well to the little shelf behind the passenger seat. This is about the easiest 30 lbs, I have left to remove from the car. In addition, relocating the battery will have the added benefits of a slightly lower CG and PMOI for the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Dan, any feedback on the Odyssey? Had any cranking issues with the rear location? Read somewhere that the Braille battery is just a rebranded Deka with the equivalent Deka retailing for about $60+. Folks have tried to get an answer to this including asking on the Braille forum but had no response, not even a rebuttal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74_5.0L_Z Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 So far, I love the Odyssey battery. I moved it to the shelf behind the passenger seat. By changing to this battery, I was able to remove 30+ pounds from the car. Also in doing so, I have reduced the polar moment and lowered the CG (just a tiny bit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I suspect that these are super capacitors or dual-layer capacitors by another name. These are a hybrid between a capacitor and a battery and possess qualities of both. They're not only smaller/lighter, but they can be completely discharged hundreds of times with no damage. They'll take a charge quicker, have extremely low internal resistence, and are relatively unaffected by heat/cold compared to a lead-acid type. JaysZ... If these are indeed dual-layer capacitors, your charging system may not be "sensing" the battery due to the extremely low internal resistence. If this is the case, I'm sure the seller can suggest a fix. Hopefully this won't be limited to a regulator upgrade!! Does anyone know if these are dual-layer capacitors? EDIT: I read the on-line brochures and tech notes and these do NOT appear to be dual-layer caps but rather another form of lead-acid type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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