alias23 1,515 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 My lithium battery is dead, my own fault going on holiday for a week and a half and forgetting to put it on the charger/conditioner... never had a problem with it in the past... my own fault! Managed to get it charged by tricking it but seems the charge isn’t lasting, going to re test in two days, but if it’s not holding I guess I need to invest in a new lithium battery. Loathed to go back to lead and add 18-20kg of weight back on the car! So what lithium battery’s are everyone using these days? Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 445 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Not using yet as my monies have gone elsewhere for the time being but these are definitely in my radar... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,515 Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Thanks for the find @MAG ... I've kinda looked at these types of brands in the past, also looked at Shorai, but seems the cheaper priced lithium batteries seem to have short shelf life. Had a friend in Germany buy two in two years and he's now moved to SuperB now. Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 445 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, alias23 said: Thanks for the find @MAG ... I've kinda looked at these types of brands in the past, also looked at Shorai, but seems the cheaper priced lithium batteries seem to have short shelf life. Had a friend in Germany buy two in two years and he's now moved to SuperB now. They have a two year warranty on their website... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,970 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Buy cheap, buy twice. I’d be avoiding eBay car parts personally (apart from Ferrari air vents obvs) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W31SSN 83 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 http://www.go-aliant.com/lithium/index.php/en/products-en/lithium-motorcycle-battery-ylp Available through Demon Tweeks Left it for 10 days without being on charger and fired up first time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steveoexige 65 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just don't buy an battery called an Evo Ballistic....one of the lightest batteries known to man provided you're ok with the free fire they throw in after a few weeks of usage. I had a heavily modified GT86 with one of these and it literally nearly burnt my car down..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,515 Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 This is why I don't think I'd be buying off eBay or a motorbike battery ... not worth the chance! Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,970 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 I think I'll do a Lite Blox at some stage, although as I don't have power at my garage, I'd have to remove the battery if leaving the car for long periods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chumaxa 96 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 It is weird, somewhat my car has a power drain as well, even if on the paper nothing is using power ... you can try antigravity, they also sell the bracket for the Exige, as a pack . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 445 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Each to their own, but seems legit... https://www.powerlite-units.com/power.html Allegedly MSA approved... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ratmbe 2 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 provided originally by lotus in my 410: https://www.super-b.com/fr/automotive-fr/sli-starter-batteries-fr/car-1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,515 Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 hours ago, ratmbe said: provided originally by lotus in my 410: https://www.super-b.com/fr/automotive-fr/sli-starter-batteries-fr/car-1 Do you happen to know which model? Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
ratmbe 2 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) I send you a picture of the whole and technical indications I kept everything, because there is not only the battery lotus placed, it also places a system of restart, and regulation I think. there is already a lot of battery of this brand that runs in France on S2 for a long time, hence the choice of lotus I think Edited August 8, 2019 by ratmbe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack 546 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 17 hours ago, ratmbe said: provided originally by lotus in my 410: https://www.super-b.com/fr/automotive-fr/sli-starter-batteries-fr/car-1 Imran, ^^^^^ I've been running a super-b for the last few years--highly recommend. Quote Jack2008 2-Eleven2015 Exige V6 CupR Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup2010 Lotus Challenge Series ULTRA Class champion2012 Lotus CUP USA OPEN Class champion Link to post Share on other sites
Jack 546 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 @alias23--More info for you..... The 20P-SC was close to the dimensions of the stock VARTA that came with the CupR, so it fit nicely w/in the CupR's battery box. The stock battery from the CupR --weight 15Kg (33 lbs); replaced it with the Super B lithium battery --weight 3.6Kg (7.9 lbs) 1 Quote Jack2008 2-Eleven2015 Exige V6 CupR Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup2010 Lotus Challenge Series ULTRA Class champion2012 Lotus CUP USA OPEN Class champion Link to post Share on other sites
Julian73 153 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jack said: @alias23--More info for you..... The 20P-SC was close to the dimensions of the stock VARTA that came with the CupR, so it fit nicely w/in the CupR's battery box. The stock battery from the CupR --weight 15Kg (33 lbs); replaced it with the Super B lithium battery --weight 3.6Kg (7.9 lbs) The SB12V20P-SC is probably good enough Lotus supplies the 410, 430 Evora's with the SB12V25P-SC which weights about 1.5 lbs more. The important thing to have is a GOOD Charger for LiFePO batteries that maintains the unit without overcharge. I use the Optimate LFP 4S 5 amp. Additionally Lotus wires in a Super B SB-BDB-25) Over/under voltage protector to stop battery being overcharged or drawn below death voltage. Edited August 9, 2019 by Julian73 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,515 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Jack said: @alias23--More info for you..... The 20P-SC was close to the dimensions of the stock VARTA that came with the CupR, so it fit nicely w/in the CupR's battery box. The stock battery from the CupR --weight 15Kg (33 lbs); replaced it with the Super B lithium battery --weight 3.6Kg (7.9 lbs) Thanks as always Jack. Right now the car seems to be starting so the battery may actually be saved. Will see if it runs down over the weekend off conditioner. Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
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