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drop 30+ lbs for $160
Been thinking about installing an Optima battery. I keep hearing claims that the batteries are lightweight. I checked it out, and it seems to be all hype. The OEM battery weighs around 40-45 lbs. All the Optimas weigh about 38 lbs. I guess its a few lbs, but not what I was expecting. So, I did a little more research, and found this battery:
< http://www.brailleauto.com/ProductCa...=2&idproduct=1>
weight is 11.5 lbs which gives a ~30 lbs weight savings. Now that's some real weight savings. Hoping to install one sometime this summer. Chike, when are you getting one? :-)))
BTW, and the thing is tiny. 6"L x3.5"W x6"T. Compare that with a normal battery: 9"x7"x9".
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