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Originally posted by Cashflow:
Steve,

Did you have the new design Autometer or the old one? One of the problems with the old one was the plus and minus were goofy. I contacted Autometer and was told they would fix that problem.

I have the old design which is the chrome looking box style. I think that's the one you are talking about. I know they had some issues but mine and Pivotdoc's have been fine.

I would consider buying the new style. I think it's probably better. Good luck!

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Originally posted by Footloose:
How come you guys with dragsters run 2 small batteries? Why not just 1 Large AGM battery? Is it because of the frame being narrow or something like that?

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Originally posted by TORQIN:
my thousand dollar lithium did not last long and was always a lil wuss in the cold...

The battery ultimately was not warranted by the manufacturer and they wont get a dime more of money!

I have 2 brands at home over the last 10 years...both chit including the chargers totaling over 2000 bucks...

Hit and miss at best...I will carry the heavy batteries.

Cant see spending the coin again.

neither company would warranty when it was all.said and done.

they WOULDN'T start the dang car!

My mom always said the 1st time shame on them, the second time shame on me, the 3rd time she says YOU A DUMBAZZ BOY?

I didn't get to the dumb azz part so far.

When they tell me I cant bump the motor over setting valves or this will void my warranty I was done. They "the manufacturer " tell me you CAN do this simple operation now without damaging the batteries but you have to buy new stuff.

Curly1, B KING, imakehp...Bracket Talk's 3 stooges, idiots deluxe!

OG IT!

Offering 1st hand experience and advice based on 3 decades of on track proven performance

"if you guys are so broke dyck you can't buy USA made parts you need to stay the fuc at home that's the bottomline" ----Tim McAmis

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DUMBAZZ BOY

Curly1, B KING, imakehp...Bracket Talk's 3 stooges, idiots deluxe!

OG IT!

Offering 1st hand experience and advice based on 3 decades of on track proven performance

"if you guys are so broke dyck you can't buy USA made parts you need to stay the fuc at home that's the bottomline" ----Tim McAmis

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Originally posted by Al Alguire:
From what I have seen lithium batterie issues are a thing of the past. When they first came to the racing scene there were a few fires for sure. Most now are Lithium iron phosphate cells now which are much more stable and safe. However they all have different max charging voltage/rates. Each lithium battery requires its specific lithium charger. They all seem to have different maximum tolerable voltage numbers that seem to vary between 17.9-18.6 volts depending on the manufacturer. I have a Lithium Pro in my TS car and it has a max voltage of 18.3, while the Go lithium in the dragster is 17.9. So using the correct charger is kind of a must, raising the costs. Both batteries are 9ish lbs. In my TS car it came with 12V Deka's, going to one Lithium saved 86lbs switching.

Ed our Racetech has the battery midship. We did a lot while wafting on a block(joys of Mopars) to lighten the car up so cannot say exactly what the 37lbs alone did. The car lost almost 95lbs total.

I see XS is now selling Lithiums as well. Anyone try one of those?