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Discussion in '360/430' started by sc430, Aug 27, 2008.

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  1. sc430

    sc430 Karting

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    #1 sc430, Aug 27, 2008
    The battery in my 2007 430 won't hold a charge. I would go to the dealer for a new battery, but the the nearest dealer is about 330 miles away. I did a search and it seems the Odessey PC925T and an Optima are the most popular. Any suggestions or direction you can offer is appreciated. Thanks!
     
  2. Doctor Mark

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    #2 Doctor Mark, Aug 28, 2008
    Odyssey is reportedly the better of the two. Recently the quality of the Optima has deteriorated with a large number of failures.
     
  3. Bluehinder

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    #3 Bluehinder, Aug 28, 2008
    What's the weight difference between either and stock?
     
  4. M39976

    M39976 Rookie

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    #4 M39976, Aug 28, 2008
    I just had the same problem with my 07. I replaced the battery with a Optima and then found out it was a bad factory tender. (The stock battery tested fine)

    My dealer mailed me a new charger, but I going to put a aftermarket tender on this weekend. The 430 tenders are junk made in China.
     
  5. Skidkid

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    #5 Skidkid, Aug 28, 2008
    The Odyssey is much lighter than the Optima. Do a quick search on my posts and you will find a long discussion on the subject.
     
  6. mjw599

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    #6 mjw599, Aug 29, 2008
    I thought the title was asking the difference between a Nissan Optima and a Honda Odessey
     
  7. shawsan

    shawsan Formula 3

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    #7 shawsan, Aug 29, 2008
    38lbs OEM battery vs. 20 for Odessey 925. But, if you get an Odessey for the weight savings, be sure to have a trickle charger to top it up. Cigarette trickle chargers are about $80; small bolt on trickle chargers that go onto the battery with a plug that connects to an extension cord are about $150-200.
     
  8. Way2fast

    Way2fast Formula 3

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    #8 Way2fast, Aug 29, 2008
    Ferrari will send a flat bed and truck you car to the dealership since it is still under warranty and replace the battery since it is probably defective. I live 150 miles from my dealership and they did it for my 07 F430
     
  9. sc430

    sc430 Karting

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    #9 sc430, Sep 2, 2008
    If I get an Odessey battery will the Ferrari battery conditioner work as well as the aftermarket trickle chargers?
     
  10. Skidkid

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    #10 Skidkid, Sep 2, 2008
    Generally the answer is yes but I don't know if the Ferrari is set up to handle AGM batteries. AGM takes a different charge profile and they have a lower float current. The one thing you don't want to do is over charge an AGM.

    FYI: AGM is Absorbed Glass Mat

    A note about the Optima. The battery is a group 78 and has has the standard physical size. That pretty much means it won't fit into the space in your car. There isn't enough vertical clearance to fit a group 78 battery.

    The only reasonable alternative to the Odyssey is the Interstate. They make one that is the same height as the stock Fiamm.
     

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