Miata Battery Replacement Suggestions

[Mako Koiwai]

Ours doesn't seem to be holding a charge for more then a few days. A new one through MazdaSpeed is $80.

What are folks using for small batteries these days? ... source and price please.

[Max Hayter]

PC680 - Rick Jung sells them.

[Jonathan Lugod]

walmart - ES12lbs

[Marshall Grice]

the most durable mini battery i've seen is the braille/deka.

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[Bob Beamesderfer]

I have an Odyssey been in the car for about four years. I like it. Should be on a trickle charger if the car isn't daily driven. Got it at Porterfield.

[Richard Jung]

Odyssey PC680, I've had one since 2005.

I sell them for a lot less than Porterfield. ;)

Rick

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Odyssey PC680, I've had one since 2005.

I sell them for a lot less than Porterfield. ;)

Rick

Had I known that, I'd have bought it from you.

I think the Braille is overpriced, but it might earn its keep if it has some attribute the Odyssey doesn't.

[Max Hayter]

I think the Braille is overpriced, but it might earn its keep if it has some attribute the Odyssey doesn't.

It does, it fails more quickly than the Odyssey.

[Marshall Grice]

I think the Braille is overpriced, but it might earn its keep if it has some attribute the Odyssey doesn't.

the braille is way overpriced. Buying the original, non rebranded, deka version is only ~60 bucks and weighs less then the pc680.

[Steve Ekstrand]

So when is somebody going to sell a racer Lithium Ion battery with a built in regulator (so it doesn't explode or catch on fire).

[Marshall Grice]

So when is somebody going to sell a racer Lithium Ion battery with a built in regulator (so it doesn't explode or catch on fire).

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[Mako Koiwai]

Will Steve Eguina sign a loan for one? $900+ !!!

And how can I adapt my Miata to use the lighter terminals?

[Mako Koiwai]

MY Car owner had a good laugh over her procurement officer's battery suggestion! ... something about in your dreams, and what's for dinner. MY co-drive is a LOT of work!

[Jeff Shyu]

the sae top post is probably the easiest.. just get a bolt and clamp the wires down..

[Steve Ekstrand]

With that battery, and removing all four strut braces, I think I might crack the ton barrier.

Then the driver goes and screws it all up....

[Jeff Shyu]

Then the driver goes and screws it all up....

i weighted in at 118 lbs this past week. lack of weight training. i keep losing weight when i stop working out. you want a co-driver? }:)

[Mako Koiwai]

Jeff!!! Did you see how darn heavy the SAE posts are? Dude ... have you seen how far behind Jason W. we are in the hyper competitive SST class!!! :barf:

[Mako Koiwai]

Co-Drive with Steve's Civic ? There are four drivers already, if I can count that high. But it's true that YOU could turn it into a winner.

[Richard Jung]

Will Steve Eguina sign a loan for one? $900+ !!!

And how can I adapt my Miata to use the lighter terminals?

The PC680 comes with threaded inserts, so you can use any terminal you want. Just use an Alum allen-head capscrew if you really want to save weight.

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Using anything other than the SAE post on a car is overkill. Do you really want to cut and splice 4 gauge wire?

Skip hamburgers, fries and shakes a week before the event.

[Jeff Shyu]

Skip hamburgers, fries and shakes a week before the event.

or just go #2 before hopping in the car

[Steve Ekstrand]

We call that a Hollis Dump.

[Bob Beamesderfer]

We call that a Hollis Dump.

Or Kimi RaIkonnen [last race for McLaren] at the Brazil GP when Shumi was retiring; Kimi was already set for a seat at Ferrari. ITV reporter asked what he thought of Schumacher's speech and the ceremoniy before the race start. He responded by saying that he didn't hear it because he was "having a s***." The reporter responded by saying something about anything to lighten the car!

[John Terrey]

Hi Mako,

I just picked up a 15 lb Braille battery and it is significantly smaller and lighter than my OEM. Unfortunately, I can't figure a good way to install. Does anybody have any suggestions? It looks like I need a special bracket for my 99 NB to fit this. Of course I managed to shear the retaining bolt that secured the crossbrace on the OEM battery in the process. Thus the door is open for a new bracket although I am reluctant to drill any mounting holes in my precious baby. Does anybody have advice?

John Terrey

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Hi Mako,

I just picked up a 15 lb Braille battery and it is significantly smaller and lighter than my OEM. Unfortunately, I can't figure a good way to install. Does anybody have any suggestions? It looks like I need a special bracket for my 99 NB to fit this. Of course I managed to shear the retaining bolt that secured the crossbrace on the OEM battery in the process. Thus the door is open for a new bracket although I am reluctant to drill any mounting holes in my precious baby. Does anybody have advice?

John Terrey

I really like the hold down Braille sells for their batteries, looks really clean.