Lightest/most suitable battery for track only civic?

[DNYALL]

So I am still just using a normal battery at this stage in the track civic. Will be investing in a lightweight battery to help save some kilos.

Since my car does not run a stereo or alarm what would be the best/lightest/most suitable battery for my application? What are other guys using on their trackcars? I am using a mildly built b20vtec.

I have looked at batteries like these for example (these three batteries listed here can be had for pretty much the same price by the way)

- Deka ETX16L - 7.7kg
specs:
Voltage: 12
CCA: 275
Capacity (Ah): 19
Reserve Capacity: NA

- Odyssey PC680 - pretty much the same as the Deka
specs:
PC 680 Specs:
* 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
* 595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
* 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
* 17 amp hours
* Short circuit current over 1800A
* 25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load

But then I found this:

- Braille B106 - 3.1kg

specs:
Performance
Voltage: 12 Volts
Full Charge Voltage: 13.8 Volts
Short Circuit Current (Max Amps): 760
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA): 527
Cranking Amps (CA): 283
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 210
Amp Hour (AH) - Electrical Capacity: 10
Reserve Capacity (RC): Less than 20 minutes
Life Cycle @ 10% DOD: 2000

according to their website it is suited to applications involving 4cld cars for racing only, ok for hot climates etc

http://www.braillebattery.com/index....tteries/b106/#

If that will be not enough then there is this:

-Braille B14115 - 5.2kg
specs:
Voltage: 12 volts
Full Charge Voltage: 13.8 Volts
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA): 904
Cranking Amps (CA): 486
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 360
[B]Amp Hour (AH) - Electrical Capacity: doesn't say

[Riced_Civic]

im gonna order a odyssey PC680 from JDM yard soon, i find it that a flatter wider battery will work better for mounting and better weight distribution

[fatboyz39]

Was running Braille on BYP EG. Starts first go.

I think it was the 5.2kg one. Need to confirm.

[bennjamin]

Deka ext12 ( I think) , 4kg ish and ran for a few years in a Eg , daily and track work to my Knowledge it's still running fine. Same thing as the braille just not badged

[mocchi]

good stuff. in for more info.

[DNYALL]

Ok so I have read on the net rumours and well everything but confirmed, that Braille is just re-labelled Deka batteries... Then sold for like 3 times the price almost in some cases... hmmm

Here is a link to someone elses research opinions:
http://www.viperalley.com/forum/vipe...batteries.html

I am leaning towards the Deka etx12 at the moment. Can be had for around $150

[bennjamin]

Ok so I have read on the net rumours and well everything but confirmed, that Braille is just re-labelled Deka batteries... Then sold for like 3 times the price almost in some cases... hmmm

Yes it's true. But you can't blame them ( Braille) for doing so. Jdm fanboys will pay out the arse for anything.
Just get a deka.

[EG5]

Deka is good and reliable

[90LAN]

Yes it's true. But you can't blame them ( Braille) for doing so. Jdm fanboys will pay out the arse for anything.
Just get a deka.

thats why you want to import a jdm bike funny that comment ben

deka is good value for money

[AE092]

Mike if you don't mind me asking; where are you getting the Deka? I'll get one with you!

[bennjamin]

thats why you want to import a jdm bike funny that comment ben

deka is good value for money

Its true ! That's exactly why I want a ancient bike no one has anymore :-p

Yeah I had a deka ext12 in my last eg civic , had for 2 years ran it fine and still running fine just do NOT run accessories on it ( just fan or radio etc ) as this will kill it very quickly.

[mocchi]

Mike if you don't mind me asking; where are you getting the Deka? I'll get one with you!

me toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo