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Jul 13, 2008 | 04:06 PM

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Are they as good or better than the Optima Yellows??

Pretty interesting size if you ask me....

Jul 13, 2008 | 04:26 PM

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Very cool. I was just thinking about this the other day. Any one know how much these are going to run?

Jul 13, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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Looking nice! 15 lbs... Wow!

Nov 7, 2008 | 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E

Are they as good or better than the Optima Yellows??

Pretty interesting size if you ask me....

I'm wonerding the same thing. Anyone know how these compare to the Optima Yellow tops?

Nov 7, 2008 | 04:35 PM

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wow, tiny battery......but very cool

Nov 8, 2008 | 02:11 AM

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everything i have read says better .... i also read optimas arent as cracked up as they used to be... i mean they do sell them at Sams....lol

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Nov 8, 2008 | 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxToTheG37

everything i have read says better .... i also read optimas arent as cracked up as they used to be... i mean they do sale them at Sams....lol

this thread and your DPE thread you put sale instead of sell and its starting to bug me. i was going to point it out earlier but..... yea FIX IT

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Nov 8, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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Nov 8, 2008 | 11:03 PM

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i'm gonna hafta pick one up!

Nov 9, 2008 | 12:36 AM

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There is lots of info on these batteries at MY 350Z.com and they get bad reviews .. You can pick one up for cheap in private classifieds .

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Nov 9, 2008 | 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxToTheG37

everything i have read says better .... i also read optimas arent as cracked up as they used to be... i mean they do sell them at Sams....lol

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm going to pick one of these up. Just wanted to know if you opted for the additional aluminum mount kit or if the mount you received came with the battery?

Thanks

DN

Nov 9, 2008 | 01:19 AM

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There is lots of info on these batteries at MY 350Z.com and they get bad reviews .. You can pick one up for cheap in private classifieds .

wont find one from me... This has more power than the stock battery hands down...and its lighter...

Nov 9, 2008 | 03:48 AM

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What's the difference between this and the stock battery other than the look and weight?
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Nov 9, 2008 | 04:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverBoneStock

There is lots of info on these batteries at MY 350Z.com and they get bad reviews .. You can pick one up for cheap in private classifieds .

Appreciate the heads up.

I did a few google searches (not a MY 350z.com member) just now and the only threads I pulled up on the MY 350z.com site were in regards to Braille batteries that were for sale. The posts I found were all in reference to 11lbs or 15lbs Braille batteries, which do have less power. Apparently they did a group buy at some point.

I'm looking at getting the 21lbs Braille battery and couldn't find anything negative about it.

I will continue to do my due diligence based on your feedback and if you have any other information to add it would be welcomed.

Thanks.

DN

Nov 9, 2008 | 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla bruin

What's the difference between this and the stock battery other than the look and weight?

Pulled this form the Braille site...

I don't have the stock specs with me now.

B3121C - Technical Specifications

Model Information Model Number:Braille SKU #B3121C

Model Name:21 lb Extreme Use Battery

Physical Specifications BCI Group: Usable for all Group Sizes
Length:6.6"
Width:5.2"
Height (without posts):6.8"
Minimum Weight:21 lbs
Performance Voltage: 12 Volts
Full Charge Voltage:13.8 Volts
Short Circuit Current (Max Cranking Amps):3000 est.
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA) 5 sec @ 80F: 1380
Pulse Cranking Amps (PCA) 10 sec @ 80F:1207
Pulse Cranking Amps 20 sec @ 80F:1066
Cranking Amps 30 sec @ 80F:892
Cranking Amps 30 sec @ 32F:742
Cold Cranking Amps 30 sec @ 0F: 550
Reserve Capacity: 1hr 15mins
Capacity (C/20 rate): 31 amp hr
Internal Resistance:4.0 milliohms (.004 ohms)
Life Cycle @ 10% DOD: 3500 cycles est.