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Myke 2463

posted on 6/8/17 at 05:40 PM Reply With Quote
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Any suggestions for an alternative to the pc680 odyssey battery

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russbost

posted on 6/8/17 at 06:03 PM Reply With Quote
Save around 4 - 5Kg for similar money & go to Li Ion

https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries





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craigdiver

posted on 6/8/17 at 09:14 PM Reply With Quote
A cheaper alternative to lithium is AGM

Leoch LPX600 Xtreme AGM Battery
High cranking amps, Can be deep cycled, Ideal racing battery
Equivalent to Odessey PC680.

Long storage life (1 year before needing a recharge)

Quick charging capabilities (4-6 hours to reach 100%)

3 YEAR GUARANTEE

Considerably lighter than lead acid

Ebay item 152632389652

£63





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FuryRebuild

posted on 7/8/17 at 08:37 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by russbost
Save around 4 - 5Kg for similar money & go to Li Ion

https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries


This is certainly how I'm going when I'm ready. They can also be packaged at weird angles if I remember correctly?





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djtom

posted on 7/8/17 at 11:08 AM Reply With Quote
I've used a Yuasa 17Ah battery successfully for a few years - it's a golf cart battery I think. It turns a 2 litre zetec lump over quite happily and I've had no issues at all. It's small, light and cheap. I paid less than £30 about 3 years ago, looks like they've gone up by a tenner since then.

http://www.thebatteryshop.co.uk/np17-12i-yuasa-12v-17ah-lead-acid-battery-np17-12si-303-p.asp

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russbost

posted on 7/8/17 at 01:17 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by FuryRebuild
quote:
Originally posted by russbost
Save around 4 - 5Kg for similar money & go to Li Ion

https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries


This is certainly how I'm going when I'm ready. They can also be packaged at weird angles if I remember correctly?


Yes, can fit them any way you like, upside down if you wanted to! That Extreme AGM battery looks like a good buy if you're not bothered about the weight, fitting a Li Ion battery is about the most cost effective weight saver I know of!





I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

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FuryRebuild

posted on 7/8/17 at 01:25 PM Reply With Quote
I'm also interested in size - smaller volume sometimes means packaging can be better if it can be moved down and centerwards. One of the most awkward things I did on my fury last time was move the battery from up-high on the bulk-head shelf (good location for maintenance) down to the floor, in the engine bay, right next to the starter-motor. It was a lot of mass to move, and necessitated get a Varley red-top to do it. Worth it though.

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Originally posted by russbost
quote:
Originally posted by FuryRebuild
quote:
Originally posted by russbost
Save around 4 - 5Kg for similar money & go to Li Ion

https://furoreproducts.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries


This is certainly how I'm going when I'm ready. They can also be packaged at weird angles if I remember correctly?


Yes, can fit them any way you like, upside down if you wanted to! That Extreme AGM battery looks like a good buy if you're not bothered about the weight, fitting a Li Ion battery is about the most cost effective weight saver I know of!






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