I bookmarked the following from a recommendation here at S2KI...

http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-pc680-battery.html

...a couple of years ago. I think it's time to move on this, cranking a wee bit slower and it might not be all due to the cold weather. So I dragged out the link, followed it, that # shows as a listing for a Kawasaki? Is this actually the battery that some owners are using in S2000's?

Bonus question -- anyone have thoughts on the "adaptors/terminals" needed for this application, as shown on that link? I'd go look at the car but the wife has it (it's her car now).

 

I heard back form the supplier noted in the link I posted, they recommend a different Odyssey, massive CCA but not a bolt-in swap (mount laying on its back? Really?)

http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey...t-battery.html

Might end up with an Auto-Zone battery, whatever they have. The car is starting OK but, just in case, I sent her to work with a jump box (I forgot I owned one) in the trunk.

 

OP unless you are looking to shave some weight for autox/track purposes then I would just replace the battery with whatever standard size/style battery you want... Autozone, Interstate, the one from Honda, WTF ever.

The Odyssey style batteries are lightweight units typically made for small powersports vehicles or motorcycles. This includes the Shorai, Braille, Deka, and so-forth. S2000 guys who want to save some weight over the stock sized battery use them, specifically people who autox, track, or have relocated their battery (FI applications come to mind). They do usually have a lower CCA than a standard style/size battery, and they tend to lose their charge quicker if the car sits for extended periods of time. People tend to use trickle chargers in those cases on these style batteries.

 

Good input.

While (A) I don't mind "getting the best" and (b) saving weight is always a good idea. I might be making this more trouble than it's worth. This seller also has Optima -- mixed reviews, some don't like them, it seems more DO like them. I might try one, or hit AutoZone.

 

Fwiw, Honda batteries can be a bit cheaper than aftermarket if you try the dealer.

 

Dude, it's for your WIFE'S car. Don't feck around with lightweight batteries or questionable overpriced Optima batteries. Get a decent quality "Gold" battery from an autoparts store in the correct size and be done with it. Or.... even better, get one from your Honda dealer who typically sell an Exedy (excellent manufacturer) for a comparable price and with an excellent warranty.

 

...which is what I just ordered. I've seen some anti-Optima comments, but seem outnumbered by the pro-Optima comments... Bearing in mind that all of the comments are from people I don't know; I read what I can and take my chances.

Thanks for the input, everyone. If they ship today, should arrive tomorrow, install over the weekend.

 

There was a pretty solid history of failure for type 51 Optima Yellow Tops some years ago. Have they solved their quality issues for that model? Hope so.

 

the pc680 requires a battery tender if the car isnt being driven daily

 

I went through 2 used ones in 2 years.. Bought a new one a few months ago, hopefully it lasts longer than that.