12V Battery Reccomendations

james schaechter · 03-08-2009, 08:53 AM

I have had good luck with a "Rock" battery. They are 24 lbs but they run my fan and start the car with no problems. They are pricey, but so far a good deal. I bought mine from the CarShopinc. On my 4th season with it. I have an 11lb Carbon Braille. It is good for a few runs if topped off, but bare bones use. They do make larger Braille batteries so that might be fine too.

SGSST109E · 03-08-2009, 12:59 PM

Optima reds are great. The yellow is ideal for a race car.

Notch1320 · 03-08-2009, 01:24 PM

I think I will probably go with another Red top. My battery mount cables are set up for it, and it will also accept my spare Yellow Top from the trailer winch in a bind. The mount required a little modification to work with the Yellow because of the slight difference in the battery top, and side post location. My Red Top is over 8 years old, and has served me well. Most of all, the Optima batteries are readily available at most parts stores, in case I need one while out on the road. I still have a long way to go before I need to be worried about a few pounds on the nose. Thanks for the input!!!

03-08-2009, 08:53 AM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,992 Likes: 1,293 Liked 1,436 Times in 299 Posts	Re: 12V Battery Reccomendations I have had good luck with a "Rock" battery. They are 24 lbs but they run my fan and start the car with no problems. They are pricey, but so far a good deal. I bought mine from the CarShopinc. On my 4th season with it. I have an 11lb Carbon Braille. It is good for a few runs if topped off, but bare bones use. They do make larger Braille batteries so that might be fine too. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

03-08-2009, 12:59 PM	#2
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: 12V Battery Reccomendations Optima reds are great. The yellow is ideal for a race car.

03-08-2009, 01:24 PM	#3
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 12V Battery Reccomendations I think I will probably go with another Red top. My battery mount cables are set up for it, and it will also accept my spare Yellow Top from the trailer winch in a bind. The mount required a little modification to work with the Yellow because of the slight difference in the battery top, and side post location. My Red Top is over 8 years old, and has served me well. Most of all, the Optima batteries are readily available at most parts stores, in case I need one while out on the road. I still have a long way to go before I need to be worried about a few pounds on the nose. Thanks for the input!!! __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718