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Relise-Me · 01-15-2006, 04:04 PM

I went to the AutoZone and had them charge my stock battery, which is 11 months old and completely drained. After 1 hour and a couple of tries, the result on their machine came back as "good" but "incomplete / low charge". The technician there said that there may be some fuel cells damaged, and that I may need a new battery. I haven't put it back in the car yet, but even if it starts fine, I'm worried that it won't last very long. Do I need to get another battery, and if so, which one should I order?

Johnny B · 01-15-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Relise-Me

I went to the AutoZone and had them charge my stock battery, which is 11 months old and completely drained. After 1 hour and a couple of tries, the result on their machine came back as "good" but "incomplete / low charge". The technician there said that there may be some fuel cells damaged, and that I may need a new battery. I haven't put it back in the car yet, but even if it starts fine, I'm worried that it won't last very long. Do I need to get another battery, and if so, which one should I order?

If you're not worried about weight, then get an Optima Red Top 35. If you want a lighter battery, then Hawker, Odyssey, and Braille have ligher weight batteries. All of the batteries above are gel type instead of wet like the stock battery. Going to a gel battery from the wet one will eliminate any potential leaking issues associated with wet batteries.

EburgE · 01-15-2006, 07:44 PM

Sector111.com has a bracket that works with two high-performance, light weight batteries, if you're interested.

http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm...nction=product

J-Son · 01-16-2006, 04:40 PM

http://www.batteryweb.com/odyssey-de...fm?Model=PC680

mikester · 01-16-2006, 04:44 PM

I'm very happy with the Braille, from Sector 111. Won't leak, lighter, much smaller, cool aluminum bracket, plenty of cranking power and a nice overall solution.

StrongTom · 01-16-2006, 04:49 PM

I ordered one of these today. I'm anxious to see how it works out. Seems to be a popular choice here.

Odyssey PC625

matt · 01-17-2006, 12:36 AM

I'd go with a Odyssey PC680. It has a little more reserve then the 625. The only time I could not start was after playing with the headlight adjustments.
I've had it for about 6 month

Buz · 01-17-2006, 05:43 AM

I love my pc625 but you can save a few pounds, not leak acid, and keep stock capacity with the pc925.

01-15-2006, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Relise-Me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Need a new battery I went to the AutoZone and had them charge my stock battery, which is 11 months old and completely drained. After 1 hour and a couple of tries, the result on their machine came back as "good" but "incomplete / low charge". The technician there said that there may be some fuel cells damaged, and that I may need a new battery. I haven't put it back in the car yet, but even if it starts fine, I'm worried that it won't last very long. Do I need to get another battery, and if so, which one should I order?

01-16-2006, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
J-Son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: long island NY Posts: 548	http://www.batteryweb.com/odyssey-de...fm?Model=PC680 __________________ 2005 Ardent Touring Elise, 2007 Hummer H3, 2007 Infiniti Fx35, 2006 Infiniti M35x (sold), 2002 Audi TT quattro convertible (sold), 1999 Corvette (sold but not forgotten),

01-16-2006, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikester Registered Shmoozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,597	I'm very happy with the Braille, from Sector 111. Won't leak, lighter, much smaller, cool aluminum bracket, plenty of cranking power and a nice overall solution. __________________ Covered in Brandy and Lard

01-17-2006, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
matt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Honolulu Posts: 175	I'd go with a Odyssey PC680. It has a little more reserve then the 625. The only time I could not start was after playing with the headlight adjustments. I've had it for about 6 month __________________ Matthias 95 993 cab 00 Volvo V70 05 NIB Elise LSS

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01-15-2006, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Sector111.com has a bracket that works with two high-performance, light weight batteries, if you're interested. http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm...nction=product

01-16-2006, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
StrongTom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 118	I ordered one of these today. I'm anxious to see how it works out. Seems to be a popular choice here. Odyssey PC625

01-17-2006, 05:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Buz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,920	I love my pc625 but you can save a few pounds, not leak acid, and keep stock capacity with the pc925.

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