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| Grimstead |
  Jul 5 2005, 02:49 PM
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Cheaky Monkey  Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California  |
Well I think it's time to buy a new battery and was wondering the groups opinion on which battery to get. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
I believe the Odyssey's are smaller and lighter than the Optima's but are there any other differences I should be looking for? Any good deal links would be useful too. This will be going in a 'Semi' DD and the only extra pull I will need would be for a decent sound system. Thanks... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) |
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| Otmar |
Jul 6 2005, 11:21 AM
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2000 Amps in a 914 Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Corvallis, OR, USA Member No.: 387 |
Although I recommend the Orbital for street use, the Hawker is also an excellent battery for what it does.
As long as you are running the engine when you are running the accessories, then the Hawker will hold up fine. (as others have said) But if you are running a stereo and amp with the engine off you are looking at a minimum of 5 Amps of draw, and if your stereo is like the one in my van and you crank it up, you see 40 Amps of draw average. Try doing that with the engine off with a small Hawker and you only get a few minutes before risking not being able to start. So, If you are careful not to leave anything on without the alternator working then I'd say the Hawker is fine on the street. If you want to sit around and listen to music while you work on your car, or park with a parking light one (darn turn signal...) then I suggest the Orbital or a larger Hawker. BTW, as a rule of thumb the weight of a lead battery is directly proportional to how long it can be used at a given load with the engine off. |
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Posts in this topic
Grimstead Odyssey or Optima? Jul 5 2005, 02:49 PM
Aaron Cox your not racing - so weight isnt a big deal
you sa... Jul 5 2005, 02:50 PM Joe Ricard Oddessy only make 220 cold cranking amps. No ster... Jul 5 2005, 06:25 PM trekkor NAPA auto sells their "Orbital" sealed battery.
77... Jul 5 2005, 06:37 PM Grimstead Thanks!
I guess I'll be doing some compari... Jul 5 2005, 06:42 PM joeav8tor I am using the optima 34R with the puck adapter, f... Jul 5 2005, 07:10 PM mskala Had an Optima, worked okay (til dead), but was eve... Jul 5 2005, 09:04 PM Otmar I've got Twenty Orbitals in my car, used to ha... Jul 6 2005, 01:12 AM VegasRacer If Otmar recommends Orbital - that is good enough ... Jul 6 2005, 04:27 AM Joseph Mills Would a small Orbital or Odessy hold up for limite... Jul 6 2005, 08:36 AM Rotary'14 IIRC, The main use of a battery is to start the ca... Jul 6 2005, 10:36 AM Qarl Best deals on Hawkery/Odyssey can be found here...... Jul 6 2005, 10:49 AM
balljoint Jul 6 2005, 11:32 AM |
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