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Klink10 · 10-08-2010, 06:55 AM

I have had a Deka "lawnmower/motorcycle" type battery in my car for about 2 years now with no issues at all. Check my garage for pics. Did the install myself as it was a little more than just set it on the original tray and secure. That particular model has the CCA you are looking for. I will say that if you are the type to sit in the parking lot on Fri nights and listen to the sounds with the car off then you might want to rethink going this route. But to start the car it does great. Got it for weight savings. Even dedicated a line in my shop to charge with a Batt Tender Jr. which I throw it on during colder months for insurance. No issues at all and I've let it sit for weeks without starting.

why? · 10-13-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

I have had a Deka "lawnmower/motorcycle" type battery in my car for about 2 years now with no issues at all. Check my garage for pics. Did the install myself as it was a little more than just set it on the original tray and secure. That particular model has the CCA you are looking for. I will say that if you are the type to sit in the parking lot on Fri nights and listen to the sounds with the car off then you might want to rethink going this route. But to start the car it does great. Got it for weight savings. Even dedicated a line in my shop to charge with a Batt Tender Jr. which I throw it on during colder months for insurance. No issues at all and I've let it sit for weeks without starting.

what mounting brackets are you using, and where did you get the terminals?

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10-08-2010, 06:55 AM	#1
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I have had a Deka "lawnmower/motorcycle" type battery in my car for about 2 years now with no issues at all. Check my garage for pics. Did the install myself as it was a little more than just set it on the original tray and secure. That particular model has the CCA you are looking for. I will say that if you are the type to sit in the parking lot on Fri nights and listen to the sounds with the car off then you might want to rethink going this route. But to start the car it does great. Got it for weight savings. Even dedicated a line in my shop to charge with a Batt Tender Jr. which I throw it on during colder months for insurance. No issues at all and I've let it sit for weeks without starting.