11.5lb Mini Battery for $60
Apr 15, 2007, 03:07 AM
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Zwampy, thanks for the link, but it's kind of confusing. The vendor states that the ETX14 (same as 11.5lb Braille) puts out only 200 CCA; but then shows a pic where it is being tested on a digital meter showing 398 CCA. Maybe the difference in CCA has to do with change in ambient temperature?
If Deka = Braille, and Braille can power our Evos; then Deka must be good too...
If Deka = Braille, and Braille can power our Evos; then Deka must be good too...
As for the crank power....it works fine for me man. I've been using it for a few weeks now and haven't had any problems.
We even had that one week here in the NE where temps got in the low 20s. The car started up fine.
Apr 15, 2007, 05:22 AM
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nice find. now make a custom battery tray like this member https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...i+battery+tray
Apr 15, 2007, 02:54 PM
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I had a battery similar to this in my e46 M3 and it lasted fine for over two years... You just have to be careful with listening to the radio and other power draining activities when the car is off...
Nice find...
Nice find...
Apr 17, 2007, 08:27 PM
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It's rated at 200cca. It will test at 380-430cca routinely. It like many mini batteries has a low reserve. No leaving the radio on for an hour with the vehicle off.
It's the same battery as the "braille racing battery" although they will deny it.
You can also find this same battery re-labeled under the "Carquest" brand with the same ETX14 part number.
I called East Penn directly with my questions. I run this battery now in my car.
-Gabe
I made my setup for around $80
It's the same battery as the "braille racing battery" although they will deny it.
You can also find this same battery re-labeled under the "Carquest" brand with the same ETX14 part number.
I called East Penn directly with my questions. I run this battery now in my car.
-Gabe
I made my setup for around $80
Apr 17, 2007, 08:39 PM
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More info:
The most common Odyssey PC680 is rated and 680 cranking amps and 220 cold cranking amps.
The Deka/Carquest ETX14 is rated at 400 cranking amps and 200 cold cranking amps.
I tested my battery at work with our standard Midtronics tester:
Thread on VWvortex regarding the same battery:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2353060
Link to the Carquest labeled version PDF:
http://www.carquest.com/common/downl...T_PwrSprts.pdf
Link to braille talking about how great this battery is (they charge $180 w/terminals)
http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...duct=1#details
You can buy it here for $62 shipped:
http://www.dcpoweronline.com/product...products_id/30
Compare this image to the one from the Carquest PDF:
The most common Odyssey PC680 is rated and 680 cranking amps and 220 cold cranking amps.
The Deka/Carquest ETX14 is rated at 400 cranking amps and 200 cold cranking amps.
I tested my battery at work with our standard Midtronics tester:
Thread on VWvortex regarding the same battery:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2353060
Link to the Carquest labeled version PDF:
http://www.carquest.com/common/downl...T_PwrSprts.pdf
Link to braille talking about how great this battery is (they charge $180 w/terminals)
http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...duct=1#details
You can buy it here for $62 shipped:
http://www.dcpoweronline.com/product...products_id/30
Compare this image to the one from the Carquest PDF:
Last edited by Gabriel J; Apr 17, 2007 at 08:57 PM. Reason: adding info
Did you fabricate that battery tray yourself or purchase it?
Apr 18, 2007, 02:07 PM
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I just fabricated the bracket to tie down the battery myself, and reused the factory tray and rods. I had to trim the tray slightly for clearance of the Buschu UICP.
-Gabe
Apr 18, 2007, 02:57 PM
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One thing I have read on the Suby forums is that your HIDs will dim a bit when the AC comes on. For this fact I may just get the 15 lb Deka for a little extra umpf. Thanks for all the info.
PS, The Braille Auto Lightweight Battery Mount kit will fit these batteries as well. I've seen them go for about $65-70.00.
http://shop.edoperformance.com/brail...um-p-9144.html
PS, The Braille Auto Lightweight Battery Mount kit will fit these batteries as well. I've seen them go for about $65-70.00.
http://shop.edoperformance.com/brail...um-p-9144.html
