[Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3

[khalida1 at aol.com]

Yes, the driver seat is on the diet plan for my beastly supra.

I don't know which event your going to in October, but I'll be at Summit Point in two weeks for the June 23 Hyperfest.  I was there for last year's Hyperfest, but I was the only one with an MK3 (of course there was a couple of highly moded MKIVs, including one 600+ hp one that blew my doors off when it passed me on the back straightaway).  It would be really nice if more MK3's show up this year (for anyone interested, let me know if you need the URL for the registration).  Its only $40 per session and they have helmets, if you don't have your own, and instructors.  I did 4 sessions last year, which was a blast, and I am signed up for 3 this year (at least ;) ) 

What event is it that your going to in October?

/Khalid, 90T


-----Original Message-----
From: Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist) <Brian.Walker2 at VDOT.Virginia.gov>
To: khalida1 at aol.com
Cc: Supras at supras.com
Sent: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 2:54 pm
Subject: RE: [Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3



Hopefully it'll do fine, just wondering the reason for offering two models. VA heat, bahhh. It's only 99 today. I'll check the temp of my battery at the next event. Don't recall if getting hot compared to other pieces but I could be wrong. 

I still have a full interior but racing buckets shed a little weight off that 75 lb. drivers seat. The brackets probably weigh as much as the new seats but I can't weld Al. so they'll stay for now. I've looked for an FG hood but no luck, maybe a C/F one eventually if the price is right (I'd bet it would save close to 30 lbs.)

 

Btw, I'll be at Summit in Oct., you going anytime soon?

Brian


From: khalida1 at aol.com [mailto:khalida1 at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:39 PM
To: Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)
Cc: Supras at supras.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3





Well, on odysseybatteries.com it says it's is for "General use engine start", so I guess I am going to find out.  I did see one that looked very similar to the PC680 used in a MKIV last year at Summit Point and it had the aluminum box.  I'll find out, soon enough, how its going to do, especially during the Virginia summer heat where I am at.

     And on the remaining 3600 lbs, thanks for reminding me P) , I've already removed rear seats, spare tire, stereo, speakers, and have aluminum for wheels, flywheel and drive shaft.

     I hope one day to get a fiberglass hood (carbon fiber is too much $), maybe a fiberglass/aluminum targa top.

/Khalid, 90T

  -----Original Message-----
From: Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist) 
To: khalida1 at aol.com; supras at supras.com
Sent: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 1:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3



Is the 680 rated for automotive use? (I wasn't sure if it was intended for motorcycle/ATV where it would be placed in more open air and maybe the MJ version is meant for auto use under the hood)

Yeah, the Braille was expensive so if it fails I'll probably be Flintstoning the car to start it :) It does have a peak charge of ~900A (only 15 AH) which is probably why it costs that much. They also have bigger versions for other apps. This model doesn't have a metal jack either but has carbon shielding that may be heat tolerant enough. Of course using a smaller size in general allows better cooling due to the increased clearance. I thought the 680 was more than $80, that's not bad for a battery less than half stock weight (my stock size was 37lbs.)

Brian 
-Now to do something with the other 3600 pounds of this beast :) 

Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:03:20 -0400 
From: khalida1 at aol.com 
Subject: Re: [Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3 
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Ok.? Thanks for everyone who sent their feedback. 
I went ahead and got the PC680T and the aluminum box that holds it down.? It turns out if you decide to place a drycell battery under the hood then it must be contained in a solid box to prevent it from expanding from the heat, otherwise the expansion?would cause it to fail.? There is a version which comes with its won't box, they call metal jacket,?which is the PC680MJ, MJ (for metal jacket).

???? I realize the PC925 has more CCA and more charge capacity (25AH), but it also weighs 25lbs or so, and I wanted to benefit from a light weight battery 15 lbs for PC680.? Definetly the?Braille is the lightest drycell battery around, and I almost went for it, but it does cost a lot more (~$170 for Braille and ~$82 for PC680).

Thanks again for all that replied. 

/Khalid, 90T 





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