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Anyone put in a ligter battery yet?

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Old 08-27-2006, 12:00 PM
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Default Anyone put in a ligter battery yet?

Just wondering what brand is recommended and where to order it from?

Also, I wondered, given the nose heavy nature of the car, doesn't reducing weight in the rear further unbalance the car %-wise?
Old 08-27-2006, 12:46 PM
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And worsen the already bad weight dist?
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Default Well uhmm..

yeah that is what the question was about.

But would that difference be noticeable I'm wondering?
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Default For every day driving, no. Combined with a driver's race seat, removal of the rear seat and...

The removal of the front pax seat, lighter wheels, lighter brakes and suspension components... Yes.

Odyssey PC680 battery = 14.5 lbs.

OEM battery depending on the equipment = 60 to 70 lbs. So a savings of 35 to 45 lbs.BTW, the rear seat weighs 75 lbs and the front ones are about 75 lbs (on my car).
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Default Remember RS 4 battey is in the trunk...

I'd probably leave it alone
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Woops! Missed that line in your post!
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Default Yes I know, thank you and that's why I said "no" for daily driving and only if you want to put...

The car on a serious diet.
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yeah...sometimes I suck at teh reading comprehension.
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