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Originally Posted by Richbot
A few people are running them long term now and have done it but I haven't seen it in this thread
Voltphreaks VPH900 battery: 7lb
Custom Mounting plate and aluminum strap battery restraint system including titanium fasteners: 2lb (rounding up)
Stock battery: 60lb with stock bolt-down bracket
Weight savings: 51lb
Battery cost: $1100 (mine was nib never installed so I got it for less secondhand)
Bracket cost: $25 because I used ti fasteners I had lying around
Cost/lb: $22.05/lb
One of the most economical weighs to lose weight for sure. And based on my personal experience this battery has none of the issues of lead acid tiny batteries on this car.
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Glad it worked out for you, Richbot! My loss is your gain.