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Lightweight parts added!!
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Big Turbo Sonic
Member
Installed my battery box last saturday. The install was very easy. I got a $30 discount for my old battery. So I paid $130 instead of $160. This battery box for one, looks much better, and two really cleans up the engine bay. No problems with start up and I live up north where it is cold. Very happy. Great product mpfab!
RMinNJ
Active member
Do you feel the difference in handling or acceleration with that weight gone?
Big Turbo Sonic
Member
Honestly I am not sure anyone would notice 13lbs. It might show in the quarter, mpg's, or in lap times. Not to discredit this product at all, I just don't think you'd be able to notice (someone correct me if I am wrong). I just start noticing a difference between a full tank of gas and almost empty but that about ~67lbs (6.7lbs/gal * 10gal). And I really notice when there is a passenger is riding along. But all in all a great product and 13lbs will help!! This is the most affordable weight loss product on the market (to my knowledge)
RMinNJ
Active member
np... Thanks. I thought maybe when cornering or going over bumps one may notice a bit less weight on the front...but your right..13lbs is hard to feel. I agree its a great product idea. Not sure why the manufacturers spec such heavy batteries in the cars if looking for
gas mileage.
ecohauler
New member
A big battery isn't that hard to understand. It's good for those of us who enjoy good fuel economy and like to take advantage of the full utility of a vehicle. It's good to be able to run my headlights for a while with the engine off and not have to worry about whether she'll start after. There's also a drive-in in my area, and I like not having to start the car during the intermission of a double-feature.
Of course I'm not denying that the Sonic does have an abnormally large battery. I personally like the headroom that affords, but a battery that's good enough to power the Fit should be plenty for the vast majority of Sonic owners. And of course we all know Mr. Morgan makes great stuff.