Bob Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Whilst I was hoping to move my battery to the boot, it would seem I need to change to a sealed battery - the two options being the smaller, lighter race batteries such as the ones Chris Wilson sells, or one of the big, heavy, over-priced Optima batteries. Ideally, I'd like to go for the first option, but how will this affect my in-car entertainment (limited though it is)? I only run a basic HU and CD-changer with un-amped speakers; I'm thinking of putting a fairly low-power sub and amp in there at a later date. Would one of the race batteries be able to cope with that amount of drain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Bob Tayna are doing 10% off optima battery's for this month only they're not bad on price either http://www.tayna.co.uk/ Whilst I was hoping to move my battery to the boot, it would seem I need to change to a sealed battery - the two options being the smaller, lighter race batteries such as the ones Chris Wilson sells, or one of the big, heavy, over-priced Optima batteries. Ideally, I'd like to go for the first option, but how will this affect my in-car entertainment (limited though it is)? I only run a basic HU and CD-changer with un-amped speakers; I'm thinking of putting a fairly low-power sub and amp in there at a later date. Would one of the race batteries be able to cope with that amount of drain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 to be honest save your money as you wont need another battery if you are only running a low powered sub/amp. ive had some serious high powered audio running on standard supra batteries and that was fine. (halfords hbc005 or even better the calcium ones) about 35 or 55 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 How much are the lightened race batteries and what weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 to be honest save your money as you wont need another battery if you are only running a low powered sub/amp. ive had some serious high powered audio running on standard supra batteries and that was fine. (halfords hbc005 or even better the calcium ones) about 35 or 55 quid. It's more the case of wanting a battery in the boot / rear of the car. I daren't put one of the Halfords batteries in due to reading about hydrogen leaks on here. Ideally, I'd like something smaller and lighter at the same time, but I'm just wondering exactly what kind of equipment the race batteries could put up with. If it's a case of not having a sub then I'm not too bothered, as I barely listen to the stereo as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 If the engine is running you will get away with a Red Top 30 or preferably 40, but without it it all depends on the current draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'll be running usual electronics aem ems e.t.c,no ice, defi gauges, boost controller, and electric fans What would be fine for this setup? Is it better to upgrade to a Bigger Amp Hour Alternator What weight are these batteries? I have a sealed red top just now...it weighs a tonne! Are Red Top 30 or 40 smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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