Lightweight batteries anyone? - Toyota Yaris Forums

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 12:34 PM

Anybody have a lightweight battery in their Yaris?

I figure a lightweight drycell in the trunk will help out a bit with weight distribution/reduction quite nicely.

*Astroman* · 08-16-2007, 12:38 PM

I've wanted to get one for track days.

blueskana · 08-16-2007, 12:44 PM

Deka (aka Braile) from Helix13. Though in the stock mounting position.

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 12:45 PM

I figure the motor being a 1.5 shouldn't require mountains of juice to turn over.

Braille's All-season joint (15lbs) should take a fair amount of weight off the car, and putting it in the trunk should help balance things out a bit.

Just wanted to see if anyone had first hand experience with them in the Yaris.

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Originally Posted by blueskana

Deka (aka Braile) from Helix13. Though in the stock mounting position.

Noticable change? How much did the stock battery weigh? Any problems starting?

reznunt · 08-16-2007, 01:16 PM

03Z33 has an odyssey in the stock location. i think he saved about 20 lbs. i was going to do a relocation but the added weight of 1/0 cable, distribution block, battery mount, etc, would counteract the weight loss of a lightweight battery.

i think a race battery in the stock location is the best solution.

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 01:30 PM

I see your point.

Still, moving a large mass to the rear, and alleviating the front end altogether doesn't seem like a bad proposition.

reznunt · 08-16-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jm1681

I see your point.

Still, moving a large mass to the rear, and alleviating the front end altogether doesn't seem like a bad proposition.

true, if what you're after is weight distribution. even then, you are moving only 13 lbs (lightweight battery weight) to the rear and distributing the added weight of the cables over the length of the car. this would make more sense if you are moving a stock battery (33 lbs iirc?) from front to rear.

if it is weight savings you want, then just replacing the battery with a race battery is the way to go imo.

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by reznunt

true, if what you're after is weight distribution. even then, you are moving only 13 lbs (lightweight battery weight) to the rear and distributing the added weight of the cables over the length of the car. this would make more sense if you are moving a stock battery (33 lbs iirc?) from front to rear.

if it is weight savings you want, then just replacing the battery with a race battery is the way to go imo.

To each his own I suppose :)

I'm all for adding lightness, and balance in whatever quantities I can. If that means removing 30lbs from the front of the car, adding 15lbs to the back, and maybe 1-2lbs over the length of the car, that works for me ;)

Factoring in the weight of the cables is glaringly good point I never thought of in nearly 7 years of modding cars

nsmitchell · 08-16-2007, 03:56 PM

What do y'all think about Optima batteries. They claim to be light weight.

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 03:58 PM

I always though Optimas were basically just spillproof.

Didn't think they had specific ranges of light batteries

YarisTom73 · 08-16-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

What do y'all think about Optima batteries. They claim to be light weight.

Lightweight? No way! Quite heavy. The only advantage to these batteries is their resistance to spilling (gel contents), vibration resistance (spiral core), and of course the ability to use inside the cabin, as they have no breathable emissions. It is a totally sealed unit. So, the offroad 4x4 guys and the racing guys love these. As far as lightweight, never heard that quality.

I suppose we could just get a hand-crank like in the roaring 20's

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 04:13 PM

^ Theres an idea :D

nsmitchell · 08-16-2007, 04:15 PM

This is the lightest battery I could find...

http://hilaroad.com/camp/projects/le...n_battery.html

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 04:29 PM

Might come up short in the CCA department. Nevertheless that'll knock some weight off :D

reznunt · 08-16-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jm1681

To each his own I suppose :)
and maybe 1-2lbs over the length of the car, that works for me ;)

if you use 1/0 welding cable as your power line, 10 feet of it is going to weigh more than two lbs i think. but if you do the relocation, post pics! i did one in my prerunner but opted not to in the yaris. good luck!

mandriu · 08-16-2007, 08:47 PM

does any think a goldwing battery would work. The engines bigger but battery must be smaller.

cali yaris · 08-17-2007, 12:50 AM

oh hell i actually clicked on that... doh!

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08-16-2007, 01:30 PM	#6
jm1681 Janghwa, Hongryeon Drives: 20th AE VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 22	I see your point. Still, moving a large mass to the rear, and alleviating the front end altogether doesn't seem like a bad proposition. __________________ 22B \| 藤原とうふ店 \| Fatal Frame \| 呪怨 \| 장화,홍련 \| Strong Bad How to survive a Zombie attack "The inerasable scars, left by the palms of my hands" 365tuners

08-16-2007, 03:56 PM	#9
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	What do y'all think about Optima batteries. They claim to be light weight. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

08-16-2007, 03:58 PM	#10
jm1681 Janghwa, Hongryeon Drives: 20th AE VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 22	I always though Optimas were basically just spillproof. Didn't think they had specific ranges of light batteries __________________ 22B \| 藤原とうふ店 \| Fatal Frame \| 呪怨 \| 장화,홍련 \| Strong Bad How to survive a Zombie attack "The inerasable scars, left by the palms of my hands" 365tuners

08-16-2007, 12:44 PM	#3
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	Deka (aka Braile) from Helix13. Though in the stock mounting position.

08-16-2007, 01:16 PM	#5
reznunt Hi! View User's Garage Drives: EF Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 434	03Z33 has an odyssey in the stock location. i think he saved about 20 lbs. i was going to do a relocation but the added weight of 1/0 cable, distribution block, battery mount, etc, would counteract the weight loss of a lightweight battery. i think a race battery in the stock location is the best solution.

08-16-2007, 04:13 PM	#12
jm1681 Janghwa, Hongryeon Drives: 20th AE VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 22	^ Theres an idea :D __________________ 22B \| 藤原とうふ店 \| Fatal Frame \| 呪怨 \| 장화,홍련 \| Strong Bad How to survive a Zombie attack "The inerasable scars, left by the palms of my hands" 365tuners

08-16-2007, 04:15 PM	#13
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	This is the lightest battery I could find... http://hilaroad.com/camp/projects/le...n_battery.html __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

08-16-2007, 04:29 PM	#14
jm1681 Janghwa, Hongryeon Drives: 20th AE VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 22	Might come up short in the CCA department. Nevertheless that'll knock some weight off :D __________________ 22B \| 藤原とうふ店 \| Fatal Frame \| 呪怨 \| 장화,홍련 \| Strong Bad How to survive a Zombie attack "The inerasable scars, left by the palms of my hands" 365tuners

08-16-2007, 08:47 PM	#16
mandriu 11b1p View User's Garage Drives: yaris s Join Date: May 2007 Location: nashville Posts: 44	does any think a goldwing battery would work. The engines bigger but battery must be smaller.

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