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edevlin · 01-13-2007, 04:32 AM

I got the idea the try the Braille lightweight battery from another member. The batteries are quite small and light http://www.brailleauto.com/ , mine cost 190.00 delivered. They have two sizes, if you are not in a cold climate they say you can get away with using their 11 lb battery, I opted for the 15 lb unit.

I also thought about not having the spare in the car, but if I get a flat I cannot repair, I have no place the put the flat tire anyway, time will tell.

BTW, I had always noticed that the car was a little quicker when the gas tank was almost empty (6 lbs/gallon). With the weight trimming, it feels like I always have an empty tank and then some. I dont know if that difference is as pronounced in those big hp "S" models, but this little 2.7L likes to run light....

Ed

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01-13-2007, 04:32 AM	#15
edevlin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 916	I got the idea the try the Braille lightweight battery from another member. The batteries are quite small and light http://www.brailleauto.com/ , mine cost 190.00 delivered. They have two sizes, if you are not in a cold climate they say you can get away with using their 11 lb battery, I opted for the 15 lb unit. I also thought about not having the spare in the car, but if I get a flat I cannot repair, I have no place the put the flat tire anyway, time will tell. BTW, I had always noticed that the car was a little quicker when the gas tank was almost empty (6 lbs/gallon). With the weight trimming, it feels like I always have an empty tank and then some. I dont know if that difference is as pronounced in those big hp "S" models, but this little 2.7L likes to run light.... Ed :dance: __________________ My Car Webpage 2000 2.7L Boxster 102K; TTP intake, headers, high-flow cats; Dansk high-flow muffler; Autothority ECU chip; TechnoTorque 2; Bilstein coilovers; Racing Dynamics strut brace; stress-bar suspension kit; Aasco lightweight flywheel, B&M short shiftkit; 18" wheels; spare tire delete; OEM GT3 seats; JL audio speakers and subwoofer; Alpine PDX-5/PDX-2 amps; Kenwood DNX8120 CD/DVD/Nav; litronics, deambered