I want a Genisis Lightweight Battery!

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Anonymous

June 18, 2004, 21:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Does anyone know where i can get one of these? Are there any problems with fitting? How much are they?!

Really appreciate any help, i will provide feedback if im sucessful  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:D :D s:D

Anonymous

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June 18, 2004, 22:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Do you know about the battery box designed especially for the G13EP?  See Commercial Sales on SpyderChat http://www.spyderchat.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=10460.  The battery itself can be had for about $60 in the US, less if you look around, but may end up with something refurbished.  I got mine at http://www.gotbatteries.com.

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 00:14 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Thanks Beanie, I am interested in your battery box too, which gennesis battery would you recomend, there are 11 on the site you posted  s:? :? s:?  

You think they would post to the UK?

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 02:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "Beanie"G13EP

Direct link to it (works for me anyway): http://www.gotbatteries.com/Productpage.asp?ProductNum=37L141S3

UK... sorry, I forgot where you were.  Buy locally, if you can.

EDIT:  The only Genesis I could find selling in England was this: http://www.perrific.com/cds/covers/genesis.jpg  Shipping might be expensive, seeing how they charge by the pound.

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 05:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
The battery at the site listed is only 13 amp hours. I realize that is not cold cranking amps, but is 13 amp hour enough for this car? What   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  is the cranking amps?

markiii

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June 19, 2004, 09:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by markiii
Look for the hawker odyssey 680, thats what Adam has and I'm going to get.

Corky has just made us custom versions of teh box beanie mentions to fit it.
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Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 09:23 Last Edit: June 19, 2004, 14:51 by Anonymous
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markiii

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June 19, 2004, 10:10 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by markiii
haven't bought one yet, but Knight batterys (google time I'm afraid) were if I remember the cheapest.
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Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I really need a battery, it seems that it is illegal to ship them out of the country  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:  

I cant believe nobody in the UK sells genesis batteries!
maybe im not looking in the right places  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "markiii"Look for the hawker odyssey 680, thats what Adam has and I'm going to get.

Corky has just made us custom versions of the box beanie mentions to fit it.

I want to do this too!  s:D :D s:D   I cant find a seller!  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Here is one i have found for only £85  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  
 m http://www.technobots.co.uk/en-gb/dept_88.html m
it weighs 6.7KG
Can anyone confirm wheather it is suitable?

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "markiii"haven't bought one yet, but Knight batterys (google time I'm afraid) were if I remember the cheapest.

Here?
 m http://www.knightbatteries.com/prodpage ... N=63199269 m

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:45 Last Edit: June 19, 2004, 14:51 by Anonymous
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Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:47 Last Edit: June 19, 2004, 14:51 by Anonymous
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Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:56 Last Edit: June 19, 2004, 14:52 by Anonymous
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Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 10:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
standard weight for the stock battery is 12.7KG, the Hawker is 6.1KG.

Tem

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June 19, 2004, 12:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Tem
Quote from: "vibratingsky"You think they would post to the UK?

They would, but the shipping was something ridiculous, near $200 IIRC. I need a lightweight battery too, but apparently not from US  s:? :? s:?
Sure you can live without 500hp, but it\'s languishing.

Tem

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June 19, 2004, 12:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Tem
Quote from: "Greggy"The battery at the site listed is only 13 amp hours. I realize that is not cold cranking amps, but is 13 amp hour enough for this car? What   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  is the cranking amps?

Roughly 100 amps...so in theory 13Ah is enough to crank for over 7 minutes, should be enough  s;) ;) s;)
Sure you can live without 500hp, but it\'s languishing.

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 12:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
tHE ABOVE LINKS to knoghts batteries are your best bet from my searchings  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

battery £90
casing £30
screw thingies £10

shipped to the UK no stupid extra tax like they have in the US (i think thats tourist tax BTW)  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 15:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "perry190"..

Why did you edit out those links Perry? They were just what i was looking for  s:? :? s:?

Anonymous

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June 19, 2004, 15:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Bought the Box and 680 battery @ 6.1KG.

I'll leave feedback as to how well the box fits once it arrives  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

Total cost BTW was £120

Anonymous

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June 25, 2004, 08:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I've got an Odyssey 680 in my Alfa 156 2.0 (am looking to get a Roadster) which saved me 8.5KG in weight.
It starts the car without any problems and has been doing so for nearly a year

Anonymous

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June 25, 2004, 14:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
After recieving it i honestly couldnt tell any significant difference in the weight, the difference in weight costs alot of money for what it is. You dont need the battery holder you can install the Oddessy with some inprovisation.

With the money im going to buy a B&M shifter and feel happier knowing im not missing much on the battery front  s:roll: :roll: s:roll:  Actually im suspicious as to HOW similar the weight was, either my old one is very light or the oddessy is heavier than advertised.

Anonymous

#23
June 25, 2004, 15:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
It depends on what battery you get.  Mine cost $60 and saved about 16lbs (you do the unit conversions).  The battery box was $35 (they are $40 now).  So for about $100 you save 16lbs and I know of no other way to get that kind of bang for the buck (after you remove things like spare tire that is).  Lighter seats, lighter exhaust, everything I know of costs more per pound lost.

Anonymous

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June 25, 2004, 16:46 Last Edit: June 25, 2004, 16:49 by Anonymous
FYI you need to shed 6kg to gain +1bhp/ton  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

If my maths is right,  s:? :? s:?
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