which light weight battery?

**DNYALL** · 21-05-2007 07:09 PM

I currently have the Optima yello top battery but am looking for something a lot lighter and smaller.

I have been looking at the Deka battery and have been told that it is a great battery. powerfull, small in size and light. But as i have a bit of stereo in my car i am worryed that it may not be able to cope. I don't have the stereo pumping when the car isn't turned on but every now and then i will turn it up a bit when i am driving.

(Picture from 'jdmyard')

I am sure the battery will hold up when i am driving so it should be ok but am looking for any people that have experience with these batteries or if there are any alternatives that i am looking past.

Thanks for your help

My stereo consists of two amps(1 for the sub and 1 for the speakers) + 1x12"sub, 6x9's in the rear and splits in the front.

**EKVTIR-T** · 21-05-2007 07:14 PM

What about the slim Oddysey's?

**honda_b_blastn** · 21-05-2007 08:00 PM

i got the deka battery..had more cca's then the oddessey,weight was the same between size comparision's,same warranty from the place i got mine(12months)and over $100 cheaper.

**sydteg21** · 21-05-2007 08:06 PM

pm benjamin for a review, i think he got deka , works good

**EKVTIR-T** · 21-05-2007 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by honda_b_blastn

i got the deka battery..had more cca's then the oddessey,weight was the same between size comparision's,same warranty from the place i got mine(12months)and over $100 cheaper.

Sound's great.Look's like a better choice

**DNYALL** · 21-05-2007 08:15 PM

yeah Deka seems like the way to go but will it handle a bit of stereo or will it struggle. That is my only concirn, nothin too major though, like my car is no mega stereo beast or anything.

But yes Deka sounds like a good option.

**bennjamin** · 21-05-2007 09:17 PM

i got a uber light weight deka. 4kg

rated at 180cca but apparently deka's have been renowned for putting a nice healthy amount more than advertised.
Works 100% for a normal road car. Just dont get this type of battery if you are up for long times listening to audio in your car etc