New battery advice, recommendations

[EK9]

Hey ppls... time for me to get a new battery. Couldn't find any similar threads...

Replaced my stock battery a few years ago with a Century. Haven't had any issues with it until recently when i noticed the car started struggling a little start up... then the battery went flat last night with just the radio running for about 1hr, and that's with only 2 speakers connected! I thought it would have lasted a little longer then that...

Anyway, just wanted to find out what ppl are using, general costs and where to buy...

Some brands i've come across:
- Odyssey
- Optima
- Deka
- Pulse
- Century

Also, is it better to get the light weight slim batteries or ya normal chunky types? I'm not concerned about weight savings... lol. I'm also planning to run a 4ch amp (no sub) in the future, so wanna take that into account as well.

Just need advice and where to buy something decent, that can put up with a sound system and wont put a hole in my pocket. It's for my EK btw...

[Zdster]

Also, is it better to get the light weight slim batteries or ya normal chunky types? I'm not concerned about weight savings... lol. I'm also planning to run a 4ch amp (no sub) in the future, so wanna take that into account as well.

If you arnt interested in weight savings etc, then just go to Kmart and pick up another century or the like. No point spending large amounts on a slim battery in this case.

[Zilli]

I use Supercharge maintenance free...

[jim57a]

if you plan on running a decent ICE, then don't bother with the lightweight batteries. just get another century or similar batt. as Zdster suggested

lightweight batteries aren't designed to carry a large load and you might have your stereo dropping out if you turn it up.

hope this helps

[EK9]

ok, so forget lightweight..

is there really any difference between the premium batteries like Odyssey compared to your regular Kmart/Autobarn/Supercheap ones like Century, Bosch?

Or do they all basically do the same thing?

[rahul]

batteries like oddessy and optima are deep cycle, which means they can be discharged to a much higher degree and then effectively recharged.

if you discharge a normal battery too much, it probably will not hold charge effectively upon recharge. need to replace the battery.

i run a decent sq system with an nrma battery. just start the car up if you are playing music for a long period and upgrade your earths. no need to buy an expensive deep cycle battery unless you are after some serious spl

[andiiso]

im in the exact same boat, my battery is gonna die soon and im gonna also be running a 4ch amp wid no sub and i drive an EK too .. i was bout to go buy a yellow top optima .. should i .. ? lol oh and also, how u mean by "upgrading earths" ?

[90LAN]

Odyssey for sure
they perform better and last ten times longer
or i use 0EM battery from honda they are cheaper than the cheap replacement batteries

pulse is also good too i heard

[eght]

im in the exact same boat, my battery is gonna die soon and im gonna also be running a 4ch amp wid no sub and i drive an EK too .. i was bout to go buy a yellow top optima .. should i .. ? lol oh and also, how u mean by "upgrading earths" ?

"upgrading earths" means grounding your engine better. this can be done by via a grounding kit or follow a DIY guide in the DIY section of ozhonda.

[tuffeg]

mate im a mechanic at honda.
i suggest use the genuine battery
much better in my view.
kmart batterys and that are ok but can
stuff up alot.
genuine are not that expensive but yeah
just do your research and whatever you find best.

[aaronng]

mate im a mechanic at honda.
i suggest use the genuine battery
much better in my view.
kmart batterys and that are ok but can
stuff up alot.
genuine are not that expensive but yeah
just do your research and whatever you find best.

What is a "genuine battery"? I have bought 2 batteries from the honda dealer and each time they are a different brand.

[aaronng]

Replaced my stock battery a few years ago with a Century. Haven't had any issues with it until recently when i noticed the car started struggling a little start up... then the battery went flat last night with just the radio running for about 1hr, and that's with only 2 speakers connected! I thought it would have lasted a little longer then that...

THat is asking too much of any battery. Except the Odyssey and Optima Yellowtop. But are you willing to pay $300+ for that? Even the Optima in 51R still has problems after being revised.

For the money, I'd just get a AC Delco or Supercharge Gold. Both are about $120. Just don't deep cycle them.

You have to use the regular size ones. The location in your EK can't support a larger battery, unless you do a battery relocation into the boot.