Time for a new battery for the Elise - LotusTalk

tko211 · 01-23-2013, 01:34 PM

The cold weather has finally taken my battery to the grave. Any suggestions on a good, better, best option?

RBH · 01-23-2013, 02:21 PM

If price is no object then I would go with Chimera

Chimera® | Lithium Ion Automotive Batteries

Brian C · 01-23-2013, 03:26 PM

I agree, Chimera is the best battery on the market.

sturgeongeneral · 01-23-2013, 05:15 PM

The Chimera is the best way to go.

aschen · 01-23-2013, 06:49 PM

Odassy pc 680 is a good choice if you have a more modest budget as well

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Westrock · 01-24-2013, 02:09 AM

If you want light weight but don't want to spend several hundred dollars, you can get a Deka for less then $100.

I went with smallest, the EXT14, and its barely enough CCA. But it works.
Places in DFW that sells Braille batteries?

The Chimera probably doesn't have that problem, but get what you pay for I guess.

Kimgt · 01-24-2013, 11:05 AM

whatever you get, make sure you have the right bracket to secure it to the car.

forkmeupscotty · 01-24-2013, 11:58 AM

I went with Deka ETX20L equivalents from local stores just few days ago.
Bought sector111 Xtender to go with it for the time I have to be away for weeks.

Bill R · 01-28-2013, 02:21 PM

[QUOTE=aschen;1839715]Odassy pc 680 is a good choice if you have a more modest budget as well

The PC680 will work if you drive your car every day. If not, the parasitic drain will flatten it in a few days unless it's disconnected. The PC925 has much better reserve (but weighs 10 pounds more).

Kimgt · 01-28-2013, 02:29 PM

a battery disconnect switch and battery tender can help with that.

Bill R · 01-28-2013, 02:40 PM

No question... Just wanted the OP to go in eyes-open.

tmr · 01-28-2013, 03:32 PM

Here's my thread on PC925 installation:

Odyssey PC925 Installation

Even though it has more cold cranking amps than the smaller Odyssey models, you will still need to keep it plugged into a battery tender. If you don't have access or keep your car outside in really cold weather, you may want to go another route.

philethier · 01-29-2013, 04:12 PM

My lithium-iron battery was cheaper than that. Including a dedicated charger.

Another Lithium Battery: Shorai

CrusaderTBC · 01-30-2013, 10:54 AM

PC680, bracket and Deltran battery tender.

We discuss all of these details over in the batteries topic.

Thomasio · 01-30-2013, 01:05 PM

A battery that is too small for the application is like a 100 lb piano mover. Sure, the 100 lb piano mover can carry a piano from time to time, but he isn't going to last very long.

01-23-2013, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
tko211 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 298	Time for a new battery for the Elise The cold weather has finally taken my battery to the grave. Any suggestions on a good, better, best option? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Saffron Yellow) 2007 Shelby GT (Black & Silver) 2006 Aston Martin Vantage (Tungsten Silver)

01-23-2013, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
RBH Do it once. Do it right. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 770 Images: 8	If price is no object then I would go with Chimera Chimera® \| Lithium Ion Automotive Batteries __________________ Do it once. Do it right. http://www.17of30.com YouTube: 170f30 *S260 Final Edition* RBH

01-23-2013, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian C Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 164	I agree, Chimera is the best battery on the market. __________________ 2007 Exige S graphite grey, , PPE headers, sport cat, ST5 exhaust, RLS 3 way shroud, RLS intercooler, 2.9 pulley, SSC adaptronic ecu, 750 cc injectors, BOE surge tank and catch can, Aussie clamhinge,water meth injection, Nitron race pro shocks, pro alloy radiator upgrade, SSC toe link, Shroth 6 point harness, SSC custom rear diffuser.

01-23-2013, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
sturgeongeneral Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,784	The Chimera is the best way to go. __________________ 05 Elise 56 VW Dune Buggy Lightweight fiberglass toys that simulate street legal rocket ships!

01-23-2013, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
aschen My car is really small Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlands Tx Posts: 1,770	Re: Time for a new battery for the Elise Odassy pc 680 is a good choice if you have a more modest budget as well Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ Seriously, my car is small 07 Exige-S, "Landshark" 05 Saffron Yellow "bumbleBee", on to a new owner Also: 84 930 turbo, 06 WRX Wagon

01-24-2013, 02:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 2,633	If you want light weight but don't want to spend several hundred dollars, you can get a Deka for less then $100. I went with smallest, the EXT14, and its barely enough CCA. But it works. Places in DFW that sells Braille batteries? The Chimera probably doesn't have that problem, but get what you pay for I guess. __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige + VF TVS BOE Nikasil 10.5:1 + Vision Function TVS Vision Function MP62 Based Supercharger Install Thread Turn Signals Blink Fast? Stereo Harness Info

01-24-2013, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kimgt Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 535	whatever you get, make sure you have the right bracket to secure it to the car. __________________ 2006 Black Exige Chimera R.B.S./ITB airfilter/Composite Worx

01-24-2013, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
forkmeupscotty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mountain View Posts: 828	I went with Deka ETX20L equivalents from local stores just few days ago. Bought sector111 Xtender to go with it for the time I have to be away for weeks. __________________ 2008 Lotus Exige S240 Phantom Black - Starshield, Touring Pack, Track Pack, LSD, Premier Gold Pack 2008 BMW 535i - Sport Pkg, SportAT, etc http://www.youtube.com/forkmeupscotty

01-28-2013, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bill R Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 65	[QUOTE=aschen;1839715]Odassy pc 680 is a good choice if you have a more modest budget as well The PC680 will work if you drive your car every day. If not, the parasitic drain will flatten it in a few days unless it's disconnected. The PC925 has much better reserve (but weighs 10 pounds more).

01-28-2013, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kimgt Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 535	a battery disconnect switch and battery tender can help with that. __________________ 2006 Black Exige Chimera R.B.S./ITB airfilter/Composite Worx

01-28-2013, 02:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bill R Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 65	No question... Just wanted the OP to go in eyes-open.

01-28-2013, 03:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
tmr ATL Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 787	Here's my thread on PC925 installation: Odyssey PC925 Installation Even though it has more cold cranking amps than the smaller Odyssey models, you will still need to keep it plugged into a battery tender. If you don't have access or keep your car outside in really cold weather, you may want to go another route. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise (Arctic Silver) Sport, HT, Stage II, Odyssey PC925 '11 BMW 335i (Alpine White) M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, HK, Ipod adaptor - Euro Delivery 5/11/2011 '87 Nissan Pickup (Burgandy) King Cab, 80k miles '13 Audi A3 TDI (Ibis White) Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth - Wife's car - Delivery 9/12

01-29-2013, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
philethier Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,614	My lithium-iron battery was cheaper than that. Including a dedicated charger. Another Lithium Battery: Shorai __________________ Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack", Sapphire Blue 2004 Suburban 8.1, Sport Red, the only automatic of the bunch 2005 Lotus Elise, Bordeaux Red Pearl 2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, Berry Red http://www.mnautox.com

01-30-2013, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
CrusaderTBC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 194	PC680, bracket and Deltran battery tender. We discuss all of these details over in the batteries topic. __________________ 07 Arctic Silver Exige S 00 Raven Black Audi TT

01-30-2013, 01:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
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