08-25-2016, 08:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by specboxCO
That's a huge battery for a Spec Box. It weighs over 26lbs, puts weight high up in a bad spot. Most guys in TX & CO run a DEKA ETX14 or ETX12 which can be bought for $60 and weigh 12 or 10lbs respectively.
Do yourself a favor and take this opportunity to save 16lbs of weight and some cash.
Edit: Pull the cutoff switch when you park the car and you never have to worry about a dead battery.
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You are correct.
However, because this is still a street legal car and I drive it to events, it needs to start reliably (as in every time) - even after a night in the hotel parking lot at 30F during the winter. Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of jump starting from the truck that was used to tow the trailer if the Boxster battery doesn't have enough juice.
But your point is a good one and I'll take another look at them...
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08-25-2016, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: austin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thstone
You are correct.
However, because this is still a street legal car and I drive it to events, it needs to start reliably (as in every time) - even after a night in the hotel parking lot at 30F during the winter. Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of jump starting from the truck that was used to tow the trailer if the Boxster battery doesn't have enough juice.
But your point is a good one and I'll take another look at them...
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Street battery and a track battery.
I know storage space is probably a premium when you travel but it's an option.
Mike
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08-26-2016, 09:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seningen
Street battery and a track battery.
I know storage space is probably a premium when you travel but it's an option.
Mike
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The holder for the Odyssey PC925 is different than the smaller deka ETX14. So He have to have both and replace the tray as well.
Tom, with a full electrical system car I'm OK for about 6 week in cold weather then I have to run the car or charge it. I also run the PC925.
Jesse
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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08-26-2016, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: San Francisco bay area
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Where does one get holders for batteries that will work in my Spec Boxster? Either Odyssey or Deka.
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08-26-2016, 03:24 PM
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Look on Renline for the PC925. Also look at summit racing
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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