Best Battery for RX8 - Page 5

05-09-2013, 05:37 PM

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Stephen T

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Originally Posted by Brettus

I have tried a few over the years - went with smaller battery (to save weight) for a while - mistake ! I'm afraid these cars need the best cca battery you can ft into the box .

Thanks, I found that with the MX5 too. Luckily we have a good Auto electric guy here even if he isn't a rotary guy. I'll PM you when I get a chance to come down. I was hoping this weekend but its gone **** up

Soon though, I'd like to get the car looked over by someone that knows about them.

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05-09-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Amps are drawn as needed so you dont need to worry about that. You could have a 10,000 CCA battery, but if the starter only can take 100 amps .. it only uses 100A.

This is the opposite of voltage.

Hope that helps.

Until you get a short, and then go BOOM!

In which case grab a beer and enjoy the show.

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05-09-2013, 07:50 PM

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Until you get a short, and then go BOOM!

In which case grab a beer and enjoy the show.

lol well yea, but that's why any and every demanding circuit has a fuse. (well ... if you are smart and care lol)

And yea ... i remember one day way back when in circuits class ... teacher told us to be careful when working on cars not to accidentally place a wrench across the battery ... and if you do .. run lol.

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05-09-2013, 07:51 PM

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Don't lie we have all done it

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05-09-2013, 07:51 PM

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lol well yea, but that's why any and every demanding circuit has a fuse. (well ... if you are smart and care lol)

And yea ... i remember one day way back when in circuits class ... teacher told us to be careful when working on cars not to accidentally place a wrench across the battery ... and if you do .. run lol.

why run? free fireworks show !

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04-21-2014, 10:09 PM

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my 09 needs a new battery. it still cranks but just slow. also if I don't use a battery tender it drains slowly.
called dealer said $99 bucks for a Mazda battery. I wonder if its the same battery.

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04-23-2014, 05:06 PM

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If you are a Costco member the Kirkland warranty can't be beat; free replacement or refund for the first 36 months, then pro-rated out to 100 months ... Great price too, won't use anything else in my street vehicles

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03-12-2017, 09:04 PM

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My Costco Group 35 Interstate battery has the same stampings and markings for date/factory/lot codes as the Mazda 36/60 battery it replaced. Even the handle is exactly the same. $73 out the door at Costco this week (not on sale).