Battery Recommendation for 97 Exprit - LotusTalk

dmason08 · 07-10-2009, 09:00 AM

Hey,

Looking to replace my battery, it is not cranking too well and it is pretty old, so time for a new one. So, the question is, what would you all recommend? I'm not racing the car or anything like that. Just your normal use and occational spirited drive

I'm hoping the battery you a recommend would be available at normal auto parts stores, my car won't start without a batter booster as it stands, so need to do this quickly.

Darin

TheViper · 07-10-2009, 11:28 AM

I don't know what group size battery the Esprit has, but this was put together for the Elise/Exige which uses a size 26. Battery Choices & Information
Michael

RichS · 07-10-2009, 02:28 PM

And if cost is no object you can certainly look at the VolkPhreaks. It is by far the lightest battery available and they have great customer service.

Voltphreaks - Lightweight Battery Systems

tesprit · 07-10-2009, 02:43 PM

I don't know about the newer Esprits, but the battery in my '86 was an odd size and the height of the battery case was critical since the battery cover was part of the trunk floor. If you put a non OEM sized battery in the battery well, the battery cover would be at the wrong height which could cause problems when putting things in the trunk. In fact, when I got my Esprit it had a shorter in height battery than OEM in it and something placed in the trunk had broken the now poorly fitting cover which exposed the battery terminals. Fortunately nothing shorted those terminals which could have easily caused the car to burn to the ground. If your Esprit is the same with the battery location in the trunk floor, be sure to replace your battery with one of at least the same height dimension.

lotus4s · 07-10-2009, 06:07 PM

You need a group 34/78 battery with 570 CCA minimum, more is better. Get the best battery you can afford. Make sure the round terminals are in the correct location.

Simba · 07-10-2009, 06:41 PM

I use an optima yellow top. Plenty of juice, and as batteries go, not terribly heavy.

I wouldn't bother with the race batteries and super-expensive lightweight stuff. In an Elise, it makes a degree of sense, in an Esprit, not so much.

TrapperJohn · 07-12-2009, 11:20 AM

I use the Optima as well. One was in my Esprit when I bought it, lasted forever, so I stuck with it for a replacement. Not cheap, but worth the price. Also, it isn't nearly as likely to leak nasty stuff.

TheViper · 07-12-2009, 11:43 AM

FYI, the Yellow Top is a "deep cycle" battery and the Red Top is not and can't leak because it is an AGM.
Michael

07-10-2009, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
dmason08 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 226	Battery Recommendation for 97 Exprit Hey, Looking to replace my battery, it is not cranking too well and it is pretty old, so time for a new one. So, the question is, what would you all recommend? I'm not racing the car or anything like that. Just your normal use and occational spirited drive I'm hoping the battery you a recommend would be available at normal auto parts stores, my car won't start without a batter booster as it stands, so need to do this quickly. Darin __________________ Current cars: 2003 Dodge Durango R/T 5.9L & 1997 Lotus Esprit Former cars: 94 928 GTS 5spd, 96 BMW 840 Ci, 88 Feiro GT, 88 Conquest Tsi w/21psi turbo w/300HP RW dino'd)

07-10-2009, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,201	I don't know what group size battery the Esprit has, but this was put together for the Elise/Exige which uses a size 26. Battery Choices & Information Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005 Last edited by TheViper : 07-10-2009 at 01:42 PM.

07-10-2009, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	And if cost is no object you can certainly look at the VolkPhreaks. It is by far the lightest battery available and they have great customer service. Voltphreaks - Lightweight Battery Systems __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

07-10-2009, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
lotus4s Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 82	You need a group 34/78 battery with 570 CCA minimum, more is better. Get the best battery you can afford. Make sure the round terminals are in the correct location. __________________ 1995 S4s 1994 S4 brg Visit my website: http://sites.google.com/site/jkesprit/

07-12-2009, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,201	FYI, the Yellow Top is a "deep cycle" battery and the Red Top is not and can't leak because it is an AGM. Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

07-10-2009, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
tesprit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,925	I don't know about the newer Esprits, but the battery in my '86 was an odd size and the height of the battery case was critical since the battery cover was part of the trunk floor. If you put a non OEM sized battery in the battery well, the battery cover would be at the wrong height which could cause problems when putting things in the trunk. In fact, when I got my Esprit it had a shorter in height battery than OEM in it and something placed in the trunk had broken the now poorly fitting cover which exposed the battery terminals. Fortunately nothing shorted those terminals which could have easily caused the car to burn to the ground. If your Esprit is the same with the battery location in the trunk floor, be sure to replace your battery with one of at least the same height dimension.

07-10-2009, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 497	I use an optima yellow top. Plenty of juice, and as batteries go, not terribly heavy. I wouldn't bother with the race batteries and super-expensive lightweight stuff. In an Elise, it makes a degree of sense, in an Esprit, not so much.

07-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
TrapperJohn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 93	I use the Optima as well. One was in my Esprit when I bought it, lasted forever, so I stuck with it for a replacement. Not cheap, but worth the price. Also, it isn't nearly as likely to leak nasty stuff.

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