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Old 12-02-09, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TinCan
Also, I couldn't find a black mounting case for the battery. I'm only finding the brushed one. Was it painted?
I just had them use the existing brackets. They just cut and welded it to fit. My battery is still running strong. It only died once and it was my fault. I left my headlights on for like 30 mins at a car meet. (DOH!).


Other than that works strong and great!!

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Old 12-02-09, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TinCan
Also, I couldn't find a black mounting case for the battery. I'm only finding the brushed one. Was it painted?
The one I got came finished in black.

Originally Posted by verals05
I just had them use the existing brackets. They just cut and welded it to fit. My battery is still running strong. It only died once and it was my fault. I left my headlights on for like 30 mins at a car meet. (DOH!).


Other than that works strong and great!!

=)
Mine is still going strong too. I'm so confident in the battery that I forget I have it in the car most of the time.
Old 12-21-09, 11:44 AM
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You guys just went through some winter storms. Still starting as well as when new?
Old 12-21-09, 01:03 PM
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My room mate is sponsored by Odyssey. He has been using this same battery for awhile in his MR2 with no problems whatsoever. They are great batteries.
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Originally Posted by abyars
You guys just went through some winter storms. Still starting as well as when new?
no snow here, but no problems still... its been in the 30's around here and works like a charm =)
Old 12-21-09, 07:03 PM
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i have mine for about 6 months now. no problems at all even left the car untouched for 2 weeks. it's a great battery and definitely worth every penny of it.
Old 12-28-09, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by abyars
You guys just went through some winter storms. Still starting as well as when new?
Yeah, we got hit with a good bit of snow, recently. Though its in my 3.5L, it started fine without issue, and has been consistently doing so at these winter temps, though I rarely leave the car sitting for more than 72hrs. With a healthy battery, and as a daily driven vehicle, its more than fine.
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Originally Posted by caymandive
The one I got came finished in black.



Mine is still going strong too. I'm so confident in the battery that I forget I have it in the car most of the time.


Same here! I might as well sell my OEM battery...
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Anyone has experience with the Braille Batteries ?
They are some lightweight model that seems to be and lighter and pack more energy
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Originally Posted by timeToy
Anyone has experience with the Braille Batteries ?
They are some lightweight model that seems to be and lighter and pack more energy
I purchased the Braille 2015 battery, but have not installed it yet.
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Originally Posted by timeToy
Anyone has experience with the Braille Batteries ?
They are some lightweight model that seems to be and lighter and pack more energy
I'm curious about the Braille batteries as well.
I have been running an Odyssey PC680 on my S2000 for about 6 months with no problems. After looking at the Braille website, it seems that the B2618 might be a good fit for the ISf...good weight savings and enough juice to start a V8 in the winter.

(http://www.braillebattery.com/index....teries/b2618/#)
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James how are you liking the Battery? What do you think of the Braille 2618? Have you had any issues so far?
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Originally Posted by LexISguy
James how are you liking the Battery? What do you think of the Braille 2618? Have you had any issues so far?

I am still running the battery and it's been fine. (since May 2008) My only gripe is that it has very little reserve time. If you use any of the electronics in the car while the engine is off, it will kill the battery within minutes. I've had it happen to me twice. Once at the tint shop where they were playing with the windows and the other time sitting with my flashers on for 5 minutes.

I don't know much about the Braille battery, so I can't really speak for it.
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