Optima or Odyssey?
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Optima or Odyssey?
Need to change the battery on the 914. Currently has an Optima red top, which is failing to do its duty.
Has anyone any experience of Optimas versus Odyssey batteries?
Has anyone any experience of Optimas versus Odyssey batteries?
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Re: Optima or Odyssey?
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I've bought & fitted lightweight Odyssey PC680 batteries to several early 911's & my 904 in the past with excellent results.
In each case the cars had minimal electrical items (ie no electric windows, etc) & all were fitted with lightweight high torque starters.
Based on my experiences I'd certainly recommend them ...
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I've bought & fitted lightweight Odyssey PC680 batteries to several early 911's & my 904 in the past with excellent results.
In each case the cars had minimal electrical items (ie no electric windows, etc) & all were fitted with lightweight high torque starters.
Based on my experiences I'd certainly recommend them ...
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Re: Optima or Odyssey?
For 12v a Bosch has served me well
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/bosch-s4 ... -444770637
Unless you are after something lighter to get you quicker up the hill
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https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/bosch-s4 ... -444770637
Unless you are after something lighter to get you quicker up the hill
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Re: Optima or Odyssey?
I have an Odyssey 925 in Jaffa 911 - relocated to smugglers box - works great!
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1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
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Re: Optima or Odyssey?
My first Optima lasted over 10 years, the 2nd fewer than 5. I bought a 3rd this year as I wanted 6v spill-free. I also bought a battery maintainer for the first time to try and prolong its life
I wouldn't pay the premium for Optima if I was 12v
I wouldn't pay the premium for Optima if I was 12v
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Re: Optima or Odyssey?
I’ve had an Odyssey 680 for about seven years which has been great until I fitted a Brise starter motor which wanted more than the 680 could give. I now have an Odyssey 925 which is a little heavier but provides all of the power needed. Another thumbs up for Odyssey.
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Re: Optima or Odyssey?
Doesn’t quite answer the question Keith, but I went with these guys after talking to them about my race car battery needs.
https://www.racingbatteries.co.uk/
They use American components, made in the UK to exceed all current legislation for safety. Really helpful and knowledgable owner.
My battery is super small, weighs only 1kg. You have to look after it, but then I only have the basics in the car as mentioned above and nothing to drain it. Plus I use the kill switch. I am on my 3rd full year with it, which bearing in mind it is the size of my fist is utterly incredible.
The biggest issue was packaging it away from the body given its size, so I made a small ally box lined with polystyrene. It is now all quick released (connectors and leather strap) after seeing a L-ion battery go up in the paddock last year
HTH,
Wayne
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https://www.racingbatteries.co.uk/
They use American components, made in the UK to exceed all current legislation for safety. Really helpful and knowledgable owner.
My battery is super small, weighs only 1kg. You have to look after it, but then I only have the basics in the car as mentioned above and nothing to drain it. Plus I use the kill switch. I am on my 3rd full year with it, which bearing in mind it is the size of my fist is utterly incredible.
The biggest issue was packaging it away from the body given its size, so I made a small ally box lined with polystyrene. It is now all quick released (connectors and leather strap) after seeing a L-ion battery go up in the paddock last year
HTH,
Wayne
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99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony