New ride is here!!! Battery died after 3 days =( - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Perfectlap · 03-01-2006, 07:14 AM

I think Braile makes a 15 pound battery to replace that 50 pound OEM one.

Brucelee · 03-01-2006, 07:20 AM

You make a good point. I think he Costco battery is maybe half the weight of the OEM.

Perfectlap · 03-01-2006, 07:59 AM

Not cheap though, $180. Definitely the way to go for my next one.
The 04 Boxster needs a diet, its the heaviest Boxster, more than the CaymanS.

Braille All Season

luxury1 · 03-01-2006, 08:03 AM

Got to love the black S. Very nice!

aBsOlUt · 03-01-2006, 10:12 AM

Case is closed: Called dealer and raised hell for just getting the car. Free replacement and work done.

Brucelee · 03-01-2006, 11:20 AM

Good stuff, way to go!

03-01-2006, 11:30 AM

aBsOlUt, you should purchase the Porsche Battery Maintainer
code # 980 611 981 00 to properly care for that new battery. This charges through the cig. lighter. Very important for any long term storage too. You can get one for about $55 plus shipping from one of the many on-line places dicsussed here.

Wait until you need so other stuff so the shipping charges are shared by other items- FYI.