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Mrpaintballordie · 03-09-2011, 10:23 AM

I'm looking into the whole "dropping weight" on my camaro 1lt/RS what is a good lighter battery to buy? Thanks for the help guys

Murph0408 · 03-09-2011, 10:29 AM

not sure but will that really make a difference? i think if i was dead serious about dropping weight in the car i'd go all the way and get the back seats taken out or something like that

Padre · 03-09-2011, 10:40 AM

Braille (Summit Racing sells) makes a 15lb and 21lb battery. I have the 21lbs, Doc has the 15lbs. No problems. Stock is 45lbs.

So it will save you 25 or 30 lbs, which is significant when you are looking at your overall weight-savings.

Padre

greenisgood · 03-09-2011, 10:47 AM

I have a Braille in another car(can't remember which battery), very happy with it

verboten · 03-09-2011, 11:07 AM

Optima. They are used in Porsches for that reason.

You might want to consider lighter wheels. Unsprung wheel weight can also have a significant improvement in speed. Porsche even used aluminum lug nuts that weigh next to nothing.

stormricker · 03-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Any cost difference?

Russell James · 03-09-2011, 11:26 AM

Unless your trying to set an NHRA Super Stock class record, it's a waste of money. You'll spend thousands of dollars to lose a couple hundred pounds. And driving around the street will still feel exactly the same.

supersport24 · 03-09-2011, 11:31 AM

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Braill...isplayId=37175

used in circle track racing w/ race style alternator (not sure what it charges at) but I think this would help cut 25-40 lbs off the car

Padre · 03-09-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

Unless your trying to set an NHRA Super Stock class record, it's a waste of money. You'll spend thousands of dollars to lose a couple hundred pounds. And driving around the street will still feel exactly the same.

It's pretty easy to lose the first 150lbs with mods that will increase your performance and lessen weight. E.g. headers and full exhaust, forged rims, a good number of misc things (e.g. CAI, pulley, etc.), plus standard weight removal (trunk stuff, mats, whatever). The Braille battery is just one of those things that also happens to be a good performing battery.

That 150 lbs alone is worth ~0.15 in the 1/4-mile which matters to some.

Padre

03-09-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	Lighter weight battery I'm looking into the whole "dropping weight" on my camaro 1lt/RS what is a good lighter battery to buy? Thanks for the help guys

03-09-2011, 10:40 AM	#3
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Braille (Summit Racing sells) makes a 15lb and 21lb battery. I have the 21lbs, Doc has the 15lbs. No problems. Stock is 45lbs. So it will save you 25 or 30 lbs, which is significant when you are looking at your overall weight-savings. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

03-09-2011, 11:11 AM	#6
stormricker Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Avon IN Posts: 147 View My Garage	Any cost difference? __________________

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03-09-2011, 10:29 AM	#2
Murph0408 Drives: 2LT Black '10 Camaro, 2000 Durango Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 373 View My Garage	not sure but will that really make a difference? i think if i was dead serious about dropping weight in the car i'd go all the way and get the back seats taken out or something like that

03-09-2011, 10:47 AM	#4
greenisgood Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 301	I have a Braille in another car(can't remember which battery), very happy with it

03-09-2011, 11:07 AM	#5
verboten Drives: Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 562	Optima. They are used in Porsches for that reason. You might want to consider lighter wheels. Unsprung wheel weight can also have a significant improvement in speed. Porsche even used aluminum lug nuts that weigh next to nothing.

03-09-2011, 11:26 AM	#7
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Unless your trying to set an NHRA Super Stock class record, it's a waste of money. You'll spend thousands of dollars to lose a couple hundred pounds. And driving around the street will still feel exactly the same.

03-09-2011, 11:31 AM	#8
supersport24 Drives: Black 2011 2ss Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40	http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Braill...isplayId=37175 used in circle track racing w/ race style alternator (not sure what it charges at) but I think this would help cut 25-40 lbs off the car