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Old 08-01-2009, 07:15 AM
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im looking to replace my old worn out battery for something new and was wondering what you guys liked

it needs to be
1. lightweight
2. not have the headlights flicker running around 650RMS watts
3. fit in my storage area where the back seat would be (i have a crx)
any opinions are appreciated
it will be relocated in space on #3 and i will be upgrading the ground wires what gauge should i use?
 
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Old 08-01-2009, 07:18 AM
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i'd say optimum battery i use it and its good i havent had any problems.
advance auto parts sells them maybe a few others might
 
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Old 08-01-2009, 08:03 AM
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My battery died recently, and a buddy of mine parting out his RSX gave me his Acura battery that was only 2 months old for $40. I love it! It is a little bit heavier though, but the same size.
 
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 94civichatchback
i'd say optimum battery i use it and its good i havent had any problems.
advance auto parts sells them maybe a few others might
which optima do you have?

and when making suggestions remember #1 priority is lightness
 
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hamorhead
which optima do you have?

and when making suggestions remember #1 priority is lightness
they are very lite here some info on one im pretty sure you can get it way cheaper than that i justposted this for yo some info

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkjN7PX...batteries.html
 
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:39 PM
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well do you really care about a light weight battery or do you want a nice battery that will keep it from dimming?

IMO get a good battery is alot more important than trying to save a few pounds... you wanna save a few pounds go on a diet or dont fill up your washer bottle as much or pull out your stereo.
ive been using optima battery yellow tops and havent had very many problems at all. i had one go bad after about 5 years of abuse from being fully drained ALOT in my old trucks. they are not forever batteries like NONE ARE.. but for 5years and all the abuse i threw at it it held up great!

as for extension wires.. at least 4gauge but 0gauge would be better.
 
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:52 PM
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hey did you read my post i posted in the shocks for your car..... they will fit all you need is any 92-00 front forks the front shocks are bigger than the 88-91 models but will bolt up all the way around with no problem.
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 94civichatchback
hey did you read my post i posted in the shocks for your car..... they will fit all you need is any 92-00 front forks the front shocks are bigger than the 88-91 models but will bolt up all the way around with no problem.
yea i read that but i already bought new kyb agx's right after he said they wouldnt fit


and a2b you have a good point i think ill get an optima
and ive always planned on taking out my system when i race and i weigh 145 i dont think i can do much dieting
 

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Old 08-03-2009, 02:46 PM
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lol
another brand battery ive heard is good is kinetic. but i have no person use of that battery so i dont know any pros or cons.
 
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so apparently my old battery isnt that bad u just made it 23miles without an alternator belt lol
 


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