So my battery wont keep a charge, but its fairly old and has treated me well but its time to retire it. never really thought about a "special" battery or anything like that but would like as few problems as possible when moving it to the trunk, such as maybe some reduced weight, mounting position, etc. of course optima comes to mind but I've never heard either way that these batteries were worth the extra cash. anyone have any experience with these batteries? or have an suggestions on a different battery? any help would be appricated.

 

optima are huge and heavy i would only buy one if i liked having a big stereo system in my car i have a small light weight Odyssy dry cell

 

I've had both and had problems with neither. I really did like the small lightweight nature of the Odyssey PC1200 battery that I had in a FD (which i sold recently), the Optima Redtop is $50 or so cheaper but as previously mentioned are heavier and bigger. I have had one in my FC for the last 3 years that has never failed to start the car.

Coincidently the battery died in my Kouki this morning, I will probably put in a Red Top since I'm not concerned about weight so much as I am about reliability and cost.

 

Optima gel type cell batteries are one of the best you can get. it can be laid on its side and not leak. I'll be bumping up to one of those soon.

 

i highly recommend die hard silver, i've had one for about seven, yes seven years with no problems.

now of coarse if it's a lightweight battery that your looking for this is not for you.

 

I do believe you that that battery lasted 7 years. Diehard batts last a long time.

 

As much as my last project should not be followed...

I will be relocating my batery to the trunk and sinking it in the spare tire well about 4 inches. Will be using a marine battery box, Optima redtop, and a custom alimunum box to fit the hole in the floor. Based on my scales and weight distribution numbers (for the S14) it will maintain 50-50 or bring 49-51 (optimal) to the car, add some more weight in the rear for traction, clean up the engine bay, and be completely invisible under the spare.

 

the Odyssey batteries are also drycell batteries much like the Optimas and can be mounted any which way you want
One guy I saw at a drift comp had it mounted just forward of the rear bumper on the underside of the car

 

Yup. Sling Weight for an easy rear-end break. I'm going more for total balance.

 

you can pick up a tractor battery at sears for $70, a lot smaller than reg. battery's and it lasts a long *** time

 

oh for drifting i was gona say lol cause 49-51 is horrible for auto-x or road racing would get nasty understeer