W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Battery weight

Has anyone tried a smaller, lighter, battery for the E55.
Any effect on the factory electronic etc...
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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picking up a 12 pounder tomororw from the Battery mart in VA. I had this on my S4....NO problems EXCEPT if you do not driven the car for 7-10 days it will die....so get a battery charger for long periods of inactivity.

Should reduce the weight by about 40lbs. Which is a good thing, but it is over the wheels so perhaps an adverse effect on grip?

Will let you know my experience asap.


this is what i had on my S4 and it worked! no problems. Wonder if this will be able to start the crank on our V8 motors?


Quantity in Cart:none
Code: SBS-J16
Price: $109.95

Shipping Weight: 15.00 pounds


Optional SAE Terminals $12.95

http://www.batterymart.com/battery.mv?p=SBS-J16


Quantity:

Specs:

Length 7 in.
Width 3 1/16 in.
Height 6 5/8 in.
Drycell Battery
12 Volt
16 Ah @ 10hr rate
280 CCA
680 Cranking Amps for 5 Seconds
28 Minute Reserve Capacity
Cycle life @ 77°F 400 at 100% DOD
-40°F to 140°F Temperature Range
1.75Vpc/77°F
Float Voltage 2.27 Vpc @ 77°F
FAA-PMA Approved (non FAA approved version)
Part number: 0769-4005
SN: 3094W0444
Installation Eligibility Model: Piper PA-18 and PA-19 series
More Specs: (Adobe PDF)
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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I'm not sure having that lead weight sitting on top of the right rear tire is such a bad thing. Remember the times the E55 Wagon had? If you don't have a LSD it might be an advantage.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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W221 S65 AMG
Yeah the E55 wagon went 12.1@113.8 in the mags....

I have the LSD but frankly I can't tell it does much...car still spins spins spins and thats on PS2s
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by e55 baller
picking up a 12 pounder tomororw from the Battery mart in VA. I had this on my S4....NO problems EXCEPT if you do not driven the car for 7-10 days it will die....so get a battery charger for long periods of inactivity.

Should reduce the weight by about 40lbs. Which is a good thing, but it is over the wheels so perhaps an adverse effect on grip?

Will let you know my experience asap.


this is what i had on my S4 and it worked! no problems. Wonder if this will be able to start the crank on our V8 motors?


Quantity in Cart:none
Code: SBS-J16
Price: $109.95

Shipping Weight: 15.00 pounds


Optional SAE Terminals $12.95

http://www.batterymart.com/battery.mv?p=SBS-J16


Quantity:

Specs:

Length 7 in.
Width 3 1/16 in.
Height 6 5/8 in.
Drycell Battery
12 Volt
16 Ah @ 10hr rate
280 CCA
680 Cranking Amps for 5 Seconds
28 Minute Reserve Capacity
Cycle life @ 77°F 400 at 100% DOD
-40°F to 140°F Temperature Range
1.75Vpc/77°F
Float Voltage 2.27 Vpc @ 77°F
FAA-PMA Approved (non FAA approved version)
Part number: 0769-4005
SN: 3094W0444
Installation Eligibility Model: Piper PA-18 and PA-19 series
More Specs: (Adobe PDF)

Sweet!!
Let me know your results...
We are from the same stable.. I have had 3 MKIV TT and an RX7 myself.
We love less weight.
Just need to reduce mass in front to make weight transfer more efficient.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Just looked at the terminals of that battery in the pick.
How do you hook it up?
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