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Oem battery + oem mounting kit = 18.0 kg. Odyssey pc680 battery + Password JDM Battery Relocation Kit = 7.5 kg. Net savings = 10.5kg

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Old 05-21-2015, 04:12 PM   #751 (permalink)
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Oem battery + oem mounting kit = 18.0 kg.
Odyssey pc680 battery + Password JDM Battery Relocation Kit = 7.5 kg.
Net savings = 10.5kg
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Old 06-06-2015, 04:39 PM   #752 (permalink)
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how long will the battery last you for?
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Old 06-06-2015, 04:47 PM   #753 (permalink)
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dang u going to pop wheelies now... look out!
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Old 06-07-2015, 03:50 AM   #754 (permalink)
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So far no problems here, even after 3 days car starts without problem
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So far no problems here, even after 3 days car starts without problem
Please report back after, say, 365 days...
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:05 AM   #756 (permalink)
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Lol yah really its not a fiat.
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lol i mean 3 days without starting the car.
i guess 2 times a week is enough to keep this battery charged
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you went on a diet?
with my 285lb.azz in mine & a full tank of gas,,,weighs in at 3640...
at the dragstrip,had about 2-3 gallons of fuel in tank/so weighed around 3525-3530...pretty heavy...a diet would be a good start/but i'm 6'6"
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Complete Z1 2 piece rotor kit weighting 30.9 kg or 14.4 kg lighter compared to Oem setup!
I wanted them drilled/slotted but seller sent me slotted only however weight savings are awesome
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South Bend Daily stage 2 kit + silent disc option (Clutch, flywheel, pressure plate) total of 16.3 kg
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^^^ Nice!

What's your Z weighing in at now?

Also, how has the battery been holding up?
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Wondering the same about the battery as my oem battery has totaly crapped out.
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no problems with the battery so far, works perfectly
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so lets say i buy the PC680 batt right now, what can i use to hold it down in stock location?
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so lets say i buy the PC680 batt right now, what can i use to hold it down in stock location?
Anyone know.. please? I need to buy a battery as the stock one is very weak (12.2v resting) and only makes sense to replace it with a lighter battery.. Thanks
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