USRT "Braille" batteries (was Re: Dyna-Batt)

[carsandkites at gmail.com (Kervin Ridgley)]

Well, since I got my short block, transmission and injectors thru
Scott, I'm in for a battery too.  Put me down for one.


On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:56:53 -0400, Scott F. Williams
<sfwilliams@comcast.net> wrote:
> David Utley wrote:
> > I have not tried either one, but a lister sells a smallerf battery...
> >  Scott F. Williams...  He has a link on VWVortex...
> 
> Yes, I must confirm this vicious rumor. It's entirely true. I do sell very
> lightweight (11.5lb) batteries for use in street and racecars. They're
> drycells and can be mounted in any position. Dimensionally, they're
> amusingly *tiny* at only 5.80" x 3.32" x 5.88".
> 
> They crank at 360CCA which is enough to spin over even an R32 with ease. As
> for capacity, they're rated at 15Ah. And, since they're deepcycle types,
> they can be drained to a low charge and then recharged again and again
> without damage. In other words, a street-driven Scirocco is a piece of cake.
> 
> In regular daily driving, you won't notice any difference at all. However,
> the handling balance is improved nicely. Holding a neutral line through a
> corner is made noticeably easier. And, the reduction in weight overall makes
> for better acceleration and braking. Installation requires some cheap
> j-hooks from NAPA or Poop Boys, but it's *much* easier (and ultimately far
> lighter) than relocating to the trunk.
> 
> For comparison's sake, here is a shot of my battery compared to a stock VW
> 32lb unit: http://clam.rutgers.edu/~dreadsct/resell/battery/VWcompare.jpg
> 
> And, here's the heavy VW lump on a scale:
> http://clam.rutgers.edu/~dreadsct/resell/battery/VWstockweight.jpg
> 
> Finally, here's how my batteries compare to the competition:
> http://clam.rutgers.edu/~dreadsct/resell/battery/braille_comparison.jpg
> 
> I think Tony Pelletier is the only Scirocco-l member with one installed in
> his 'rocco. Maybe he'll chime in with his thoughts. Anyway, I'm willing to
> do a group buy for you guys if 5 or more folks are interested.
> 
> Word,
> --
> Scott F. Williams
> Team Director
> Usually Sideways Rally Team
> 
> "Ask me about fuel injector upgrades, fuel pressure regulators, fuel pumps,
> boost controllers, intercoolers, smart intercooler spray kits, water/alcohol
> injection, ARP fasteners, Spec clutches, and super-lightweight street/race
> batteries."
> 
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