Braille Lightweight Batteries... info/reviews... - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

frownonfun · 02-09-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAKU

We have the 11 lbs battery on our car, for a daily driver it works well, but if i dont drive the car for more than 3-4 days then i have to disconnect it, but other than that it works well on our car.

http://urbanracer.com/articles/anmvi...sp?a=2900&z=40

there are some pictures of the engine bay at the bottom

the article reads... "And apparently there were some styling compromises that went along with the design as well, because in stock form the Toyota Yaris will give small children nightmares for a week from its less-than-beautiful looks alone."

styling compromises? nightmares for small children? how can they say such hurtful things?

but anyway back on topic i just got my 11lb braille battery today and wow it is mad tiny. so cute. going to try and fabricate some kind of bracket at work tomorrow and i guess if that doesn't work out i'll be ordering that aluminum mounting kit.

cheers!

auxmike · 02-09-2009, 09:31 PM

Can this thing handle cold Northeast winters?
Is this suitable for daily driver applications?

texkid · 02-09-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

Can this thing handle cold Northeast winters?
Is this suitable for daily driver applications?

It is actually preferred for daily driving. You can't leave it in the car for longer than 10 days without driving it or it'll loose its charge. You also can't leave the key in the "ACC" position for long period of time, you pretty much gotta leave it off or idle the engine.

CtrlAltDefeat · 02-10-2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frownonfun

the article reads... "And apparently there were some styling compromises that went along with the design as well, because in stock form the Toyota Yaris will give small children nightmares for a week from its less-than-beautiful looks alone."

styling compromises? nightmares for small children? how can they say such hurtful things?

but anyway back on topic i just got my 11lb braille battery today and wow it is mad tiny. so cute. going to try and fabricate some kind of bracket at work tomorrow and i guess if that doesn't work out i'll be ordering that aluminum mounting kit.

cheers!

Yea I was upset about that too...I love how it looks stock or not...

frownonfun · 02-10-2009, 06:35 PM

ok got my battery mounted... wasn't too hard i guess. luckily i didn't have much to do at work anyway. i couldn't get the hook up cables to reach so i had cut out a rubber pad to sit underneath the battery. figured that might help keep it from sliding around anyhow. cut a few inches out of the stock metal piece that went over the original battery then welded it back to fit the braille battery. (i used the stock piece because i wanted to continue to use that clip for my hood prop but it didn't really work out...) then drilled a new hole for the j hook which i had to bend into more of an L at the bottom to get it to fit but oh well. slid on a 1/4 inch nipple so i'd have enough threading left on the j hook and there you go... a mounted braille battery. and it didn't cost me $80. yeah i realize people gotta make a profit but thats just too much for a mount kit imo.

Klink10 · 02-10-2009, 07:32 PM

Nice....did it yourself and saved some bucks in the process. Thanks for the tips and pics.

Vinsanity · 02-10-2009, 09:12 PM

That is a small battery. how long does it last?

auxmike · 02-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Good job on the mount. Does'nt look like a hatchet job.

to you!

NonStopTuning · 02-10-2009, 10:39 PM

Glad you received your battery and got it installed frownonfun!
Your install job looks great for a budget install

Keep up the good work

NonStopTuning · 02-10-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinsanity

That is a small battery. how long does it last?

The proper battery, used in the proper application, should last as long as a typical OEM battery.

We recommend the 11lb for most Yaris owners

Vinsanity · 02-11-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NonStopTuning

The proper battery, used in the proper application, should last as long as a typical OEM battery.

We recommend the 11lb for most Yaris owners

thanks for the info

NonStopTuning · 02-11-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinsanity

thanks for the info

Thank you! Please pass it along to others who may have the same question in the future

frownonfun · 02-11-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

Good job on the mount. Does'nt look like a hatchet job.

to you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NonStopTuning

Glad you received your battery and got it installed frownonfun!
Your install job looks great for a budget install

Keep up the good work

Thanks. Upon closer inspection it isn't quite as aesthetically pleasing but it'll due.

Also feel i should mention the car cranks right up with no problems or hesitation. And if the battery lasts about as long as the OEM and you've got the money then i'd totally recommend it. it is SO light.

wish me luck on my underdrive pulley install. i expect there'll be no grinding or welding involved.

talnlnky · 02-11-2009, 09:46 PM

being a stereo guy i'm always interested in batteries... When I get around to finally doing my install (hopefully this spring/summer) It'd be nice to get a different battery. Even though I only plan onhaving around 500w worth in amps I'm not sure if I would pick one of these over a different brand....

The B2xxx line (non-carbon fiber) line doesn't look too bad for the price. Not as good on weight, but better CA's and cheaper. It'd be nice to be able to get a battery that could do 800CCA's with a lil reserve time, that didn't weigh 35+ lbs. We'll see... I'll keep my eye on this company.

One thing I really liked on my Optima blue top that I don't see on their bats was Dual binding posts. I had one set for the cars guts.. and another for after market electronics.

phenoyz · 02-13-2009, 04:25 AM

if i buy the regular 11 lbs. battery, does it come w/its own "MOUNT"?

or is it preferred that u buy either: (for a more secure mounting)

Braille Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum) or
Braille Battery Mount Kit (Universal)

*tk-421* · 02-13-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenoyz

if i buy the regular 11 lbs. battery, does it come w/its own "MOUNT"?

or is it preferred that u buy either: (for a more secure mounting)

Braille Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum) or
Braille Battery Mount Kit (Universal)

You have to purchase one of those mounts here, and do what texkid did here.

NonStopTuning · 02-13-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenoyz

if i buy the regular 11 lbs. battery, does it come w/its own "MOUNT"?

or is it preferred that u buy either: (for a more secure mounting)

Braille Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum) or
Braille Battery Mount Kit (Universal)

These batteries do not include mounting kits, but several options are available...

1. You can come up with your own clever way of mounting the battery in the factory location. Others have done so.

2. You can use on of the J-Hook kits that we offer on our website...

3. You can use the aluminum mounting kit that we offer on our website...

Please feel free to call us should you need more info.

NonStopTuning · 03-19-2009, 12:36 AM

Any new user reviews or feedback from Braille battery owners would be much appreciated!

02-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#38
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Can this thing handle cold Northeast winters? Is this suitable for daily driver applications? __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

02-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#44
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Good job on the mount. Does'nt look like a hatchet job. to you! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

02-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#45
NonStopTuning Drives: NST CARS: S13 AE86 ANT10 AW11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,097	Glad you received your battery and got it installed frownonfun! Your install job looks great for a budget install Keep up the good work __________________ MIKE @ NST www.NonStopTuning.com

02-11-2009, 09:46 PM	#50
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	being a stereo guy i'm always interested in batteries... When I get around to finally doing my install (hopefully this spring/summer) It'd be nice to get a different battery. Even though I only plan onhaving around 500w worth in amps I'm not sure if I would pick one of these over a different brand.... The B2xxx line (non-carbon fiber) line doesn't look too bad for the price. Not as good on weight, but better CA's and cheaper. It'd be nice to be able to get a battery that could do 800CCA's with a lil reserve time, that didn't weigh 35+ lbs. We'll see... I'll keep my eye on this company. One thing I really liked on my Optima blue top that I don't see on their bats was Dual binding posts. I had one set for the cars guts.. and another for after market electronics. __________________

02-13-2009, 04:25 AM	#51
phenoyz Drives: yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las vegas, alabang Posts: 89	if i buy the regular 11 lbs. battery, does it come w/its own "MOUNT"? or is it preferred that u buy either: (for a more secure mounting) Braille Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum) or Braille Battery Mount Kit (Universal) __________________

02-10-2009, 06:35 PM	#41
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	ok got my battery mounted... wasn't too hard i guess. luckily i didn't have much to do at work anyway. i couldn't get the hook up cables to reach so i had cut out a rubber pad to sit underneath the battery. figured that might help keep it from sliding around anyhow. cut a few inches out of the stock metal piece that went over the original battery then welded it back to fit the braille battery. (i used the stock piece because i wanted to continue to use that clip for my hood prop but it didn't really work out...) then drilled a new hole for the j hook which i had to bend into more of an L at the bottom to get it to fit but oh well. slid on a 1/4 inch nipple so i'd have enough threading left on the j hook and there you go... a mounted braille battery. and it didn't cost me $80. yeah i realize people gotta make a profit but thats just too much for a mount kit imo.

02-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#42
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Nice....did it yourself and saved some bucks in the process. Thanks for the tips and pics.

02-10-2009, 09:12 PM	#43
Vinsanity View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakland, Cali Posts: 65	That is a small battery. how long does it last?

03-19-2009, 12:36 AM	#54
NonStopTuning Drives: NST CARS: S13 AE86 ANT10 AW11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,097	Any new user reviews or feedback from Braille battery owners would be much appreciated! __________________ MIKE @ NST www.NonStopTuning.com

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