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  1. 05-11-2010 02:26 PM #1
    rclewis1
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    S4 Battery Selection...Any suggestions

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    Im buying a new battery for my 2005.5 S4, anyone have a recommendation for which battery to buy?
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  2. 05-11-2010 02:56 PM #2
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    Optima Red top
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    Quote Originally Posted by rclewis1 View Post
    Im buying a new battery for my 2005.5 S4, anyone have a recommendation for which battery to buy?
    Depends on if your looking for a lightweight battery or extreme durability (cold weather) battery. Also consider CCA rating and make sure you don't downgrade.

    Lightweight options:
    Braille Light-Weight Battery 15-21lbs
    Odyssey 15lbs - PC680
    Deka 11.35lbs + It's spendy though.

    Personally if I was going to replace a factory battery I would go lightweight.

    Optima is always a good choice for reliability, but they are not lightweight.

    Decent write up on this replacement.

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  4. 05-12-2010 05:47 AM #4
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    +1 on the Odyssey.

    I however would go with the slightly larger PC925 (24lbs.).
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    i went with the Optima Red Top. $127 @ Costco. 25 pounds weight savings.

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  6. 05-13-2010 10:02 AM #6
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    just installed an optima redtop 3 days ago. the 34R model.... i am happy with it
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  7. 05-13-2010 10:14 AM #7
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    so the optima red top fits like oem?
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  8. 05-13-2010 10:43 AM #8
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    No, it is 3/5 of the oem battery so you will need to stretch the batt cable a little to fit. Very easy install, less than 10 minutes and if you have a batt jumper pack, no need to reset the ECU issue
    2004 B6 S4 black on black. VMR RS4 reps wheels, APR down pipe and exhaust, JHM tune,JHM intake manifold and throttle body, JHM lightweight pulley, Snub Mount; Eclipse AVN 726E nav/dvd unit. AR slot/slot/dimple rotors
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    I would go Deka if I had my choice but all said brands are more than adequite and all have some weight savings, obviously some more than others.....
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    For OEM replacement, I would personally just go to Sears or Autozone.

    For lightweights:
    Braille B3121 or Deka ETX30L (same size). Get a mounting bracket with it since it is smaller. Factory battery is pushing 60lbs, these are 21. Quick, easy way to drop almost 40lbs off the car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drew View Post
    so the optima red top fits like oem?
    yes. it also comes with an adapter to make it nice and snug.
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