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**wolferj-RIP** · 09-21-2009, 01:38 AM

Ok, I have done more research on batteries than I ever wanted ( http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm )

I may have found the best solution for me;

A Miata battery!

This one:

http://www.apexbattery.com/miata-bat...batteries.html

has close to 500 CCA's, 28 AH, and weighs 25 lbs... (this comares to the Dyna-Batt or Odyssey battery which has only 280cca's...) It should perform as well as a full size battery for my use (no major aftermarket audio or other electronics).

What makes it really better than anything else is it's size! It actually fits in the right rear hatch area with the plastic bin removed and a few inches of trim and insulation trimmmed away... No structural changes, no loss of tool tray or spare tire either!

Also, it is a truly sealed battery that requires no venting...

I will take pictures of the process and the finished product when completed!

09-21-2009, 01:38 AM	#24
wolferj-RIP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 '95 BMW 318ti iTrader: (16) Photo Gallery	Ok, I have done more research on batteries than I ever wanted ( http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm ) I may have found the best solution for me; A Miata battery! This one: http://www.apexbattery.com/miata-bat...batteries.html has close to 500 CCA's, 28 AH, and weighs 25 lbs... (this comares to the Dyna-Batt or Odyssey battery which has only 280cca's...) It should perform as well as a full size battery for my use (no major aftermarket audio or other electronics). What makes it really better than anything else is it's size! It actually fits in the right rear hatch area with the plastic bin removed and a few inches of trim and insulation trimmmed away... No structural changes, no loss of tool tray or spare tire either! Also, it is a truly sealed battery that requires no venting... I will take pictures of the process and the finished product when completed! __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW!