Battery questions: New "stock mount" battery. AGM or not?

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Nov 3, 2021 | 12:12 PM

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The plastic is just a temporary prototype untill i can get a version CNCd.

Nov 3, 2021 | 01:51 PM

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https://antigravitybatteries.com/pro...ive/ag-51r-rs/ They label them as lithium ion and honestly I have never dug into it any further than that. But you are correct, in the overall cost of ownership of these cars its minimal and its been flawless to this point.

Let us know how long it lasts! I'm skeptical of these types of batteries now after my battery tender lithium stopped working after a year of use in my ND mx-5 (granted, it is a much cheaper battery, but not sure if there is a significant difference in tech).

Nov 3, 2021 | 03:57 PM

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I've never put in on a tender as if I dont plan to drive the car again for more than a week I just disconnect the battery.

Nov 3, 2021 | 11:57 PM

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Next time anyone thinks their battery is too expensive, watch this.

Nov 13, 2021 | 04:44 PM

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Final form:

Apr 27, 2023 | 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s

The stock battery, in the US was a 65D23L either Panasonic or GS. we take the Japanese battery size and give you something close enough.
Right now Mazda USA will sell you a 26R from Interstate with a nice Mazda sticker on it.

My old generic AAA battery died after more than 8 years with no battery tender. Just went down this path. Got tired and just called Mazda for the easy button. Has a nice Mazda sticker on this size 26R battery with 550 CCA

Mazda OEM battery

Apr 27, 2023 | 08:55 AM

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They are the same size as the 2010 Mazda3 battery, might be the same as some of the newer model too.

Apr 27, 2023 | 10:07 AM

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I uploaded my battery holder here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5880274

Apr 28, 2023 | 12:59 PM

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I have been running a Braille AGM (B2317RP) in the stock location for three months now and it works great. I have it mounted to the stock battery box with a black aluminum tie down purchased from eBay for $12. It looks very clean and the stock battery cover still fits. Total weight savings is around 25 lbs. (from the front of the car).