[Roadsters] Battery Question

[Pete]

The original Miata batteries, at least through the C, were made by Panasonic, and only shipped with new Miatas. They lasted a looooong time (12 years for us). 

You cannot buy that battery in North America. Even the replacement batteries from the Miata dealers are OEM'd from US battery makers. IIRC, there's only two or three left that make all the "regular" lead acid batteries.... just different labels for the end vendors. 

I'm thinking of using one of the lightweight Lithium batteries made by Braille. Downside is cost. Otherwise, I'll just go with an Interstate from Costco like I did for the Boxster and Ranger. 

Pete 

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From: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: July 22, 2019 9:52 AM
To: dave at ranteer.com
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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Battery Question


Great to hear you had good results. My batteries came from Westco Batteries & died in a few months. Second one was warranty replacement. I may try Walmart or Costco next time.

I’m just south of Austin.

Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne
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On Jul 22, 2019, at 11:43 AM, dave via Datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:

With all due respect, I've been running miata batteries in the engine compartment of my TR6 and TR4 for years with no problems.  Likely was the brand you used.  I buy mine at Walmart or Costco.  And, btw, I'm in Dallas.

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From: Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 11:39 AM
To: dave <dave at ranteer.com>
Cc: Datsun roadster list <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Battery Question

I tried a couple Miata batteries years ago & they didn’t last long. The sides of the batteries caved in. This was in Texas, so I suspect the engine compartment heat was the problem. They are designed to live in the trunk.

Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne
We support Habitat for Humanity


On Jul 22, 2019, at 11:15 AM, dave via Datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:

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