Mini Battery and cold weather.....DEAD
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Mini Battery and cold weather.....DEAD
I got a mini battery last year in Febuary and had no issues during the winter here in Jersey. Ever since a week ago everytime I go out in the morning and start my evo the battery is dead. I charged it and it was fine for a little bit but If I leave it overnight it will be dead in the morning. I'll post voltages through out today and let everyone know how the cold weather effects the mini batterys.
3:45pm now 12.5 volts
3:45pm now 12.5 volts
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I have heard this about the mini batteries and that is why I stuck with the stock setup. If you really want to save space, relocate the battery to the trunk where you have lots of room and stick with the big battery. More cold cranking amps and more reliable in the wintertime.
Hope you solve your issues
Hope you solve your issues
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I have heard this about the mini batteries and that is why I stuck with the stock setup. If you really want to save space, relocate the battery to the trunk where you have lots of room and stick with the big battery. More cold cranking amps and more reliable in the wintertime.
Hope you solve your issues
Hope you solve your issues
I'm running an STM Mini-battery and while it does crank a little slower when left outside overnight in the cold, making sure nothing is drawing on the battery while it's parked can make a difference. I do garage mine 90% of the time so it's likely not going to be a problem. I've still got my original battery hanging around which I charge up every 3 months just in case though.
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I live in Minneapolis, MN where it can get pretty cold. So I decided to go the Honda battery route (Group 51R). I have not had any issues starting so far.
With the 51R, I am able to run the short route ETS upper intercooler pipes. You should be able to pick up the 51R in any auto store, Wallmart, etc. I got mine at Sams for $65 out the door.
Good Luck!
With the 51R, I am able to run the short route ETS upper intercooler pipes. You should be able to pick up the 51R in any auto store, Wallmart, etc. I got mine at Sams for $65 out the door.
Good Luck!
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I live in Minneapolis, MN where it can get pretty cold. So I decided to go the Honda battery route (Group 51R). I have not had any issues starting so far.
With the 51R, I am able to run the short route ETS upper intercooler pipes. You should be able to pick up the 51R in any auto store, Wallmart, etc. I got mine at Sams for $65 out the door.
Good Luck!
With the 51R, I am able to run the short route ETS upper intercooler pipes. You should be able to pick up the 51R in any auto store, Wallmart, etc. I got mine at Sams for $65 out the door.
Good Luck!