[Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3

Fri Jun 8 15:46:09 CDT 2007

Might as well do both seats (although the PS isn't nearly as heavy)

I missed registration for Hyperfest (for the DE) but I guess you're
talking about the hyperdrives? They offered at VIR (July 28-29) now too
instead of just at Hyperfest.
I'd love to see another mk3 out at either place (or mk4 for that matter)
I think the ones at hyperfest are on Jefferson which I haven't run,
since NASA's trying to make these a permanent fixture they'll probably
have them on Main Circuit in Aug. and Oct. which is a 2.2 mi. course. 

I'm going to the regular HPDE at VIR in July and Oct. again on Summit
Main. Last NASA mid-Atlantic event of the year so it's a lot of fun.
Hyperdrives are open for the VIR event if anyone's interested. $40-50
for real track driving with an instructor is very cheap. 
Link to NASA-MA: www.nasaracing.net

Brian 
On a related note, I read an article that my alma Mata (ODU) has begun a
new program offering an engineering degree with an emphasis in motor
sports. While I was taking electives in hydraulics and HVAC, I could
have been hands on testing the Supra at VIR (the course descriptions
include skid pad labs) Might not have missed so much class if this were
offered back then.

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From: khalida1 at aol.com [mailto:khalida1 at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 4:12 PM
To: Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)
Cc: Supras at supras.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] Dry Cell Batteries for MK3

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) 
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

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From: khalida1 at aol.com [mailto: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 
To: jjobe2 at supratech.org 
Cc: Supras at supras.com 
Message-ID: <8C977F5499DC295-118-E655 at FWM-M07.sysops.aol.com> 
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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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