Lightweight batteries

[Epstein]

I thought I'd just share a little reading that I've done. I've been looking at lightweight batteries to replace the dying Z battery. I've used a PC680 before, but they're really expensive. Braille seems to be a big player these days, too. Prices seem to be in the $150-200 range, generally.

Well a little reading pointed me to the Deka EXT18L (~$75), and claims that it's the exact same part that others are rebranding and marking up (compare to Braille B261. I don't care to engage a bunch of conspiracy theory nonsense. So more reading and it looks like these Deka motorcycle/powersport batteries are OEM'd to other companies as well.

That's when I found the Magna Power EXT18L, which IS the same as the Deka part that people are flocking to. The local Advance Auto Parts carries these (check website for availability by location). The local Advance also has these on sale. For $24.15. The cashier said that it looks like it's on clearance. Go buy now!

Recap: EXT18L is $24 at Advance and weight 18lbs. A normal Group 35 battery is $50 and 34lbs. This is a 340CCA sealed AGM battery.


Edit: for those averse to tiny batteries and want to quote me the huge CCAs of their man-batteries, the stock Miata battery in in the 300-340CCA range (depending on model).

[Turbo Mat]

Thanks for the heads up! I got a dead battery in the zenki. Might just go pick one up.

[Empire]

there was a point in time that I used a battery out of an old diesel truck (perks of working at a junkyard) that thing had to weigh every bit of 50+ pounds... but it did have 1200cca. amazing how quick that starter turned. lol.

good find Epstein!

[chome]

Are these tall enough to work with standard battery mounts.

[Jr_SS]

Are these tall enough to work with standard battery mounts.

Even if they aren't, it's worth every penny to find something to make a spacer with...

[mewantkouki]

I currently use a bosh mazda miata battery in my SR car. I carried it over from my old ka-t car. 3 years strong!

[Epstein]

The EXT18L is about an inch shorter than my Group 35 battery. I've seen someone just stick a small 2x4 under it, which is 1.5" tall and not heavy.

[chome]

Someone pick me up two and I'll paypal you the money. None here in Orlando, and price nearby is $98.00.

[chome]

The EXT18L is about an inch shorter than my Group 35 battery. I've seen someone just stick a small 2x4 under it, which is 1.5" tall and not heavy.

And that's actually what I am doing now with the Optima I bought from you the past year.

[supreams14]

That's when I found the Magna Power EXT18L, which IS the same as the Deka part that people are flocking to. The local Advance Auto Parts carries these (check website for availability by location). The local Advance also has these on sale. For $24.15. The cashier said that it looks like it's on clearance. Go buy now! Recap: EXT18L is $24 at Advance and weight 18lbs. A normal Group 35 battery is $50 and 34lbs. This is a 340CCA sealed AGM battery. Edit: for those averse to tiny batteries and want to quote me the huge CCAs of their man-batteries, the stock Miata battery in in the 300-340CCA range (depending on model).

Which store is this?
Do you know if its about the same size as a miata battery?

[Epstein]

This was the store in Largo on East Bay, but that price should be good for all of them. Go to the website and see if the local store has them in stock. Then call the store and ask them how much it is. I was expecting to pay about $75, and it just happened to be 1/3 of that.

[Z350man]

Bosch battery,, going on 4 years ... good info for a next replacement though

[Jubee]

good find bro! I sure hope its only 25 bucks cause i will pick me up one tomorrow. I just tried and called but the chick gave me an attitude and said were closed and hung up LOL. The website says 98.99 for it so i am keeping my fingers crossed

[SlinkWays]

i just called and they said they sold the last one already. sucks too because i just ended up buying a Autocraft miata battery. 370cca but it was 105 bucks before tax, EXPENSIVE!

[Jubee]

digging this back up, did anyone try this battery i might grab one tomorrow or in the next few days. just woundering will this thing hold for daily driving and running HID's and a basic stereo. (nothing serious)