DIY - Odyssey PC680 Battery Install

DR_ · 10-21-2012, 06:49 PM

Here is a quick and easy DIY for anyone who needs to get a new battery and would also like to drop 20 pounds off the front of the car. The total time is easily less than an hour.

I really like these little PC680 batteries as they last a long time and have plenty of juice to start the car.

First I removed all the plastic around the battery. Then I used a 6x100 die to thread the long OEM tie down almost all the way down to the hook. You could just as easily buy a universal tie down kit as they typically are threaded pretty far down the hook.

On the short tie down side there was a lower hole to mount the hook to so I used that.

Then I just put the battery to the back of the tray and torque the front tie down as low as it would go. The brace does bend as you torque down the front tie down but that is fine and the battery isn't moving anywhere.

SalA · 02-26-2013, 09:18 AM

Nice Job...Will need to replace my battery soon. This looks like a good option. Just purchased a Battery Tender Plus as the car is only used on weekends.

Any issue to date?

1LIFE · 03-03-2013, 08:21 PM

Those of you planning on using the 680, make sure to order the terminals with the battery. I forgot and had to pay for another shipping charge.

skillcraft72 · 04-04-2013, 10:21 PM

small enough to do an easy battery relocate. also where did you order the battery?

Jordo! · 04-05-2013, 04:15 PM

Is this battery recommended for a DD?

MJB · 04-05-2013, 05:09 PM

Hey Jordo, I never had any problems with my 680. The only thing is the car needs to be started I would say atleast once a week, if not on a tender. If its really could out, you may need to start the car like every 4 days or so.

In Texas, when it was getting down in the 30's at night, my Z would still start up after 4 days, but you could tell the battery was getting weak.

critical · 02-28-2014, 03:27 AM

where can i get m6 to SAE in local stores?

critical · 03-10-2014, 12:48 AM

thank you for the suggestion. i also upgraded the ground so i could position the battery further back.

10-21-2012, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	DIY - Odyssey PC680 Battery Install Here is a quick and easy DIY for anyone who needs to get a new battery and would also like to drop 20 pounds off the front of the car. The total time is easily less than an hour. I really like these little PC680 batteries as they last a long time and have plenty of juice to start the car. First I removed all the plastic around the battery. Then I used a 6x100 die to thread the long OEM tie down almost all the way down to the hook. You could just as easily buy a universal tie down kit as they typically are threaded pretty far down the hook. On the short tie down side there was a lower hole to mount the hook to so I used that. Then I just put the battery to the back of the tray and torque the front tie down as low as it would go. The brace does bend as you torque down the front tie down but that is fine and the battery isn't moving anywhere.

02-26-2013, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	Nice Job...Will need to replace my battery soon. This looks like a good option. Just purchased a Battery Tender Plus as the car is only used on weekends. Any issue to date? __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

03-03-2013, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
1LIFE Track Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 513 Drives: Fast Lane Rep Power: 61	Those of you planning on using the 680, make sure to order the terminals with the battery. I forgot and had to pay for another shipping charge. Jmatchley86 likes this.

04-05-2013, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Is this battery recommended for a DD? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

04-05-2013, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	Hey Jordo, I never had any problems with my 680. The only thing is the car needs to be started I would say atleast once a week, if not on a tender. If its really could out, you may need to start the car like every 4 days or so. In Texas, when it was getting down in the 30's at night, my Z would still start up after 4 days, but you could tell the battery was getting weak. Mandingo likes this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

04-04-2013, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
skillcraft72 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: jacksonville, nc Posts: 14 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 12	small enough to do an easy battery relocate. also where did you order the battery?

02-28-2014, 03:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	where can i get m6 to SAE in local stores? __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

03-10-2014, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	thank you for the suggestion. i also upgraded the ground so i could position the battery further back. street2soul likes this. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

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