Cons to Braille Battery?

NYBladeZ · 03-12-2010, 08:40 AM

I have my new Braille Battery waiting in my room, I figure I'm giong to put it in today since I need to adjust the cf doors as well. Anyone have any experience with them? Braille told me that for my application I wouldn't have a problem keeping this battery in the winter as well.

Modshack · 03-12-2010, 09:26 AM

Yeah...I have friends that have gone this route. There is no free lunch when it comes to saving on size or weight with a battery. It just won't have the capacity you need day to day, under all weather conditions. In the winter, if you keep the car garaged and on a battery tender you might get away with it. Batteries degrade over time, and when you have less to start with, it'll get marginal in a shorter amount of time. Plan on replacing every 2 years or less.

There's a reason these are sized for a Lawn tractor......cause that's what they're for...

serturbo · 03-12-2010, 11:06 AM

I had the really tiny one in my SR20DET 240. I didn't really worry about it because I live in Hawaii, so no battery killing cold weather here. I found that I needed to leave it on a battery tender if I didn't drive the car everyday. That was the only downside for me.

wishihadnav · 03-12-2010, 02:16 PM

yeah you should be fine..i've had a couple 11.5 in my cars..only thing is you need to start it up at least once evry couple days or it will die..Or keep it on a charger..if your daily driving it you should be fine...they last about 1 1/2 - 2 years.

NYBladeZ · 03-13-2010, 02:35 PM

damn thing didn't include terminals what a whore of an install

IDZRVIT · 03-13-2010, 02:56 PM

By the sounds of it, it's more trouble than what it's worth. Return the darn thing if you can!!!

NYBladeZ · 03-13-2010, 03:13 PM

took about an hour, weather is warming up in NY, in the worst case scenario I might need a battery tender but I don't mind

wishihadnav · 03-15-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

damn thing didn't include terminals what a whore of an install

huh?..i think your suppose to just use your stock ones like i did..

NYBladeZ · 03-15-2010, 07:50 PM

yeah we figured that out, we should have assumed that, learned a new fact today lol.

ELMER · 07-26-2010, 01:22 AM

That sounds like an interesting project. Well I don't know much about Braille but the obvious thing is that it helps those who are blind read through another sensory - touch and you can also use it to write.

6spd · 07-26-2010, 05:01 PM

#1 con: cost

NYBladeZ · 07-26-2010, 06:58 PM

Way to bring back a thread from the dead. If you're interested the update is that the battery rocks, it is pretty reliable in the summer heat I don't know about the winter yet but I will winterize the Z anyway. No point driving her in the harsh cold NY winters she's a summer queen. As for overall feel, god damn the second I took her out after the install it was a noticeable difference. All in all since I got a good deal on it, installed it myself, and definitely felt the weight decrease I'm happy I did it and yea I'd recommend it.

wishihadnav · 07-27-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Way to bring back a thread from the dead. If you're interested the update is that the battery rocks, it is pretty reliable in the summer heat I don't know about the winter yet but I will winterize the Z anyway. No point driving her in the harsh cold NY winters she's a summer queen. As for overall feel, god damn the second I took her out after the install it was a noticeable difference. All in all since I got a good deal on it, installed it myself, and definitely felt the weight decrease I'm happy I did it and yea I'd recommend it.

how did you mount it?

LateralG'z · 07-27-2010, 07:06 PM

How did u notice the weight difference? what was the weight difference?

NYBladeZ · 07-28-2010, 01:02 PM

I believe the OEM battery is somewhere around 25lbs and the Braille weights in at 11.5 or less. It was the missing piece to the rest of the carbon work I'd had done, once it was installed and I felt it I couldn't stop smiling. I still have a ways to go, seats, hatch, and anything else people can recommend.

03-12-2010, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Cons to Braille Battery? I have my new Braille Battery waiting in my room, I figure I'm giong to put it in today since I need to adjust the cf doors as well. Anyone have any experience with them? Braille told me that for my application I wouldn't have a problem keeping this battery in the winter as well. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-12-2010, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Yeah...I have friends that have gone this route. There is no free lunch when it comes to saving on size or weight with a battery. It just won't have the capacity you need day to day, under all weather conditions. In the winter, if you keep the car garaged and on a battery tender you might get away with it. Batteries degrade over time, and when you have less to start with, it'll get marginal in a shorter amount of time. Plan on replacing every 2 years or less. There's a reason these are sized for a Lawn tractor......cause that's what they're for... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-13-2010, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	damn thing didn't include terminals what a whore of an install __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-13-2010, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	By the sounds of it, it's more trouble than what it's worth. Return the darn thing if you can!!! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

03-13-2010, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	took about an hour, weather is warming up in NY, in the worst case scenario I might need a battery tender but I don't mind __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-12-2010, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
serturbo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kauai, HI Posts: 77 Drives: 10 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	I had the really tiny one in my SR20DET 240. I didn't really worry about it because I live in Hawaii, so no battery killing cold weather here. I found that I needed to leave it on a battery tender if I didn't drive the car everyday. That was the only downside for me.

03-12-2010, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	yeah you should be fine..i've had a couple 11.5 in my cars..only thing is you need to start it up at least once evry couple days or it will die..Or keep it on a charger..if your daily driving it you should be fine...they last about 1 1/2 - 2 years.

03-15-2010, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	yeah we figured that out, we should have assumed that, learned a new fact today lol. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

07-26-2010, 01:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
ELMER Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: us Posts: 1 Drives: y.e.04Nissan350zCSM6 Rep Power: 14	That sounds like an interesting project. Well I don't know much about Braille but the obvious thing is that it helps those who are blind read through another sensory - touch and you can also use it to write. __________________ Criminal Attorneys

07-26-2010, 05:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	#1 con: cost __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

07-26-2010, 06:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Way to bring back a thread from the dead. If you're interested the update is that the battery rocks, it is pretty reliable in the summer heat I don't know about the winter yet but I will winterize the Z anyway. No point driving her in the harsh cold NY winters she's a summer queen. As for overall feel, god damn the second I took her out after the install it was a noticeable difference. All in all since I got a good deal on it, installed it myself, and definitely felt the weight decrease I'm happy I did it and yea I'd recommend it. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

07-27-2010, 07:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	How did u notice the weight difference? what was the weight difference? __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

07-28-2010, 01:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I believe the OEM battery is somewhere around 25lbs and the Braille weights in at 11.5 or less. It was the missing piece to the rest of the carbon work I'd had done, once it was installed and I felt it I couldn't stop smiling. I still have a ways to go, seats, hatch, and anything else people can recommend. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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