Antigravity batteries.

[Ohiocruiser]

I am doing some reading on those batteries. Was just wondering if anyone here is DD with that battery?

 

[EClapp3]

They don't seem worth it for the insane price.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

They don't seem worth it for the insane price.

Are they problematic for daily driving use? $1k is a very high price for the battery, i agree. Not as high as paying $1k for exhaust tips, but still.... would hate spent that kind of money and end up with electrical problems. Still researching.

 

[EClapp3]

Are they problematic for daily driving use? $1k is a very high price for the battery, i agree. Not as high as paying $1k for exhaust tips, but still.... would hate spent that kind of money and end up with electrical problems. Still researching.

I don't see them being problematic at all. But I also don't see ANY reason to buy anything other than a regular automotive battery for a DD application. They are already pricey enough, why spend any more than we have to for no gains at all?

 

[Ohiocruiser]

I don't see them being problematic at all. But I also don't see ANY reason to buy anything other than a regular automotive battery for a DD application. They are already pricey enough, why spend any more than we have to for no gains at all?

I am looking strictly for wheight reduction benefits. It is about 40lbs lighter than stock one.

 

[Devin]

Seriously, if they floated in air I would buy one.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Seriously, if they floated in air I would buy one.

Theoretically it is gonna be free for me. Uncle Joe is paying for it. We all are gonna end up paying for it dearly later. At least i wont feel bad about it.

 

[EClapp3]

I am looking strictly for wheight reduction benefits. It is about 40lbs lighter than stock one.

From google looks like the lightest option would be 30 lbs lighter than a regular one. I didn't realize they were lithium and so much lighter. I don't see a problem with them, just the price lol.

 

[EClapp3]

Wait, So actually after looking at it. The cranking amps are there. But the reserve capacity is terrible. The 25.5 lb one only has 80 AH of reserve capacity. A regular lead acid has 135 AH of reserve capacity. the 15 Lb one is only 40 AH. With the amount of power the car draws in the times when the engine is off (auto start stop, KOEO) im not sure that would be enough to handle the power needs.

 

[nhcowboy28]

I am looking strictly for wheight reduction benefits. It is about 40lbs lighter than stock one.

Just curious... have you swapped out the stock wheels yet? How about removing the spare? And the seats? Are you trying to save weight for the strip/track? Or some other reason. I assure you, it won’t make one iota of difference in DD MPG.

so what is the goal here?

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Wait, So actually after looking at it. The cranking amps are there. But the reserve capacity is terrible. The 25.5 lb one only has 80 AH of reserve capacity. A regular lead acid has 135 AH of reserve capacity. the 15 Lb one is only 40 AH. With the amount of power the car draws in the times when the engine is off (auto start stop, KOEO) im not sure that would be enough to handle the power needs.

I emailed the company. And got the answer about 60ah, ( sorry, don't even know what it means) being more than enough for dd. I dont use auto start stop option. Always turn it off first thing i start the car, if that matters.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Just curious... have you swapped out the stock wheels yet? How about removing the spare? And the seats? Are you trying to save weight for the strip/track? Or some other reason. I assure you, it won’t make one iota of difference in DD MPG.

so what is the goal here?

Yes. The new wheels are on, and the spare is out. Also two piece rotors went in with the wheels. I have a separate thread here about wheight difference. I don't have solid documented proof, but it does feel faster. Planing to go for the strip, once my schedule and good weather match.

 

[EClapp3]

I emailed the company. And got the answer about 60ah, ( sorry, don't even know what it means) being more than enough for dd. I dont use auto start stop option. Always turn it off first thing i start the car, if that matters.

I figured that was the case, I think most of us hate that option lol. They know what it will draw better than me it was just a thought that came to me. With that info I guess try it out lol. But I second cowboys question as to why spend so much on just a battery to save 25LBS?

 

[EClapp3]

If you're going for track use maybe check out Home - XS Power for some. They would be enough to swap in for that track day and would be even lighter. We run one in the shop drift car and its tiny and lighter than 15lbs.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

I figured that was the case, I think most of us hate that option lol. They know what it will draw better than me it was just a thought that came to me. With that info I guess try it out lol. But I second cowboys question as to why spend so much on just a battery to save 25LBS?

How heavy is the stock battery? I thought it was about 60lbs. I dont want to tune it, while it is still under warranty. So i thought about making it lighter for now. It is damn fast as is without any tune for me now lol.

 

[EClapp3]

How heavy is the stock battery? I thought it was about 60lbs. I dont want to tune it, while it is still under warranty. So i thought about making it lighter for now. It is damn fast as is without any tune for me now lol.

According to google a 94r group lead acid battery is 45 lbs. You could go with a JB4 and be fine with the warranty as long as you just take it out when you take the car to the dealership. It goes in and out in 15 minutes after you do it one time.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

If you're going for track use maybe check out Home - XS Power for some. They would be enough to swap in for that track day and would be even lighter. We run one in the shop drift car and its tiny and lighter than 15lbs.

It is a good option! Might consider. Thanks.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

According to google a 94r group lead acid battery is 45 lbs. You could go with a JB4 and be fine with the warranty as long as you just take it out when you take the car to the dealership. It goes in and out in 15 minutes after you do it one time.

There are different numbers around. Maybe i shoud just take it out and weigh it. I've bought a jb4 from classified section here before. Once received with bunch of wires felt intimidated, and sold it again.

 

[Stiletto]

I had a Shorai lithium battery in my Focus RS. Made removing it for engine work MUCH easier. But since our boat anchor rests in the rear, not sure how useful that is.

I would highly recommend a trickle charger when buying any lightweight battery. They don't do well once you discharge them, which usually takes about a week of not using it.

60 amp hours is plenty for our cars. Unless you plan on sitting in the driveway, with only the ignition or acc on for a few hours...in that case, you'll need north of 90ah.

 

[General_Vodka]

also, be mindful of the weather. if you live in the north your battery might not be as fine as if you were in Cali. But I agree, the stock battery is very heavy.