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    This battery is a little smaller than stock. 1200 CCA @ 32F and 700 CCA @ 0F and it weighs 24 lbs. THe stock battery is 37-42 from what I gather. A savings of 13-18 lbs.

    http://www.bdbatteries.com/racingflyer.php?id=34
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    That's cool and all but if your so hardcore into racing that you need the 13-18lb savings I think a GP is the wrong platform for you

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    Quote Originally Posted by TLSheff View Post
    That's cool and all but if your so hardcore into racing that you need the 13-18lb savings I think a GP is the wrong platform for you
    Interesting response. Never mentioned I was A 'Hardcore" racer, did I?

    Simply passing along info that I found.

    So for someone that needs a battery this battery is stronger AND lighter but according to you is a waste unless you are "Hardcore"?

    Almost 20 lbs. off the front end???
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    You want the weight left on the front end since these a FRONT wheel drive.
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    Oversteer from being to unbalanced-heavy front-light rear. That's weight transfer. Try it when you hit the APEX and tell me you want more weight on the front.
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    These cars are horrible no matter what you do for road racing. I am talking drag racing.
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    its a fudgin battery.

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    i plan on having 4 or 5 of the biggest batts i can in my trunk this next year hows that for weight savings?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TurboTrav View Post
    i plan on having 4 or 5 of the biggest batts i can in my trunk this next year hows that for weight savings?
    it means ur enjoying decibels way too much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suaveat69 View Post
    Oversteer from being to unbalanced-heavy front-light rear. That's weight transfer. Try it when you hit the APEX and tell me you want more weight on the front.
    Seriously stop racing your FWD family sedan.

    Get the poor mans corvette or even a vette and enjoy.

    You can't make the square go through the triangular hole.
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    You can't make the square go through the triangular hole.
    im an engineer. yes i can.
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    That's too good^^
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01GTP View Post
    These cars are horrible no matter what you do for road racing. I am talking drag racing.
    Ain't that the truth,LOL! No Z06 eater, that's for sure
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    Seriously stop racing your FWD family sedan.

    Get the poor mans corvette or even a vette and enjoy.

    You can't make the square go through the triangular hole.
    Who the hell said I was racing this thing? I never said that nor did I imply such.

    When I did race it was Z06's and F- Bodies, not a GTP. Just throwing out info on what looks like a better than stcok replacement battery for a DD that is also lighter, SHEESH!!!!!
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