has anyone tried this battery?

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Old May 26, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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has anyone tried this battery?

http://reviews.hspn.com/articles/109...tion/print/109

any thoughts?
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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PM "rxvagon" on here. He has a similar battery but you can buy his on ebay. The brand is "odyssey." Here's a link of a bunch of them...

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ery&category0=
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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I am using Braille battery. It is great. No complaints about it at all. Highly recommend it.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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A friend of mine is. He say's its great. Never has to worry about carrying too little of a charge or anything like the cheaper lightweight batteries sometimes do.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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seems expensive though, 160 bucks average price i have found it for. but if its worth it, its worth it. thanks for the feed back guys.

its also nice to have that reduced weight. not much but its better than nothing.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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20 lbs off the front right corner would be nice, now if we could only get subaru to start mounting the exhaust system on the passengers' side.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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I have it. It works well enough to start the car, but I would highly recommend against leaving your trunk open (trunk light), doors open (dash door light), or any of your accessories on (stereo, stuff plugged in into the charger outlet) while stopped. It has very little reserve capacity.

However, it is a good 20 lb. weight reduction vs. the stock battery. Combined with a lighter bumper beam, you drop a good 40 lbs. off the front end, something easily noticeable at the limit of traction since your front end will not plow as readily.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Braille battery reviews from i-Club members. Not all are favorable. The Braille battery was at one time my first choice for the next replacement battery but I'll probably just go with an Optima, even though it's heavier.

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Old May 26, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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I am running an Odyssey and have not had any problems.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Old May 26, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...hlight=battery
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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I wonder why he got trolled?
Old May 26, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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I don't think he is actually trolled. He just has the title. I do remember that he always gave me hard time and always argued with me even when I try to tell him that the sky was blue, haha.
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Originally Posted by Imprezer
I don't think he is actually trolled. He just has the title. I do remember that he always gave me hard time and always argued with me even when I try to tell him that the sky was blue, haha.
https://www.i-club.com/forums/bay-area-15/my-friend-looking-evo-8-maybe-used-whats-good-evo-forum-84299/

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Old May 26, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Get the Odyssey you won't be disappointed, not to mention it's a bit cheaper and has a good warranty. I can get you the exact model i used in my wagon.



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