Due to popular request, we are doing another group buy!
This is a:
[X] Direct vendor group buy
Minimum Number of Units: 1
Maximum Number of Units: Unlimited
Closing Date: May 15, 2016
Product Will Ship: [X] After the group buy is closed (I am going to get ahead of schedule so hopefully I can ship sooner than the GB closing)
Payment Procedure: [X] Payment in full upon signing up
Payment Methods Accepted:
Please purchase the package directly off of our website: http://www.kcmachine.com/collections/lighterisbetter-battery-packages-for-acura-cars
Use coupon code NSXPRIMEGB when checking out for $25 off of the package.
Estimated Delivery Time / Date: May 15, 2016, depending on battery shipments and anodizing schedule.
Product Pricing: $374
Shipping & Insurance Costs: International shipping is based off of actual shipping costs. I get very good discounted international shipping rates through FedEx. Please PM me your postal code, city, and country and I will get you a shipping estimate.
Prime Group Buy Price:
$374
What Is It?
This is one of the best weight reduction modifications for the NSX. We have designed and produce in-house a custom bracket that holds down a 5 pound Lithium Iron battery for a total of a 7 pound installed weight. This is a reduction of roughly 40-50 pounds, or over 1% of the car's overall weight. We have designed the package to be installed with no modification necessary to your vehicle. We use the Shorai LFX36 batteries which have been proven to have a good lifetime. I personally have had the same battery in my NSX for almost 4 years now.
What You Get:
Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Lithium Iron Battery ($350 MSRP)
NSX specific CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Battery Tray (Anodized black)
Terminal Posts
Mounting hardware
The Group Buy:
I am going to start making a big batch of the trays next week. This will likely take about 1-2 weeks depending on other factors. After I am done machining them, they will go to the anodizer, which takes another 1-2 weeks. I will be shipping out your orders once I get the trays back from the anodizer. You buying off of the website in full up front helps me buy the raw materials as well as helping keep track of orders.
Lots of information has been posted in my first group buy thread here: Group Buy Thread
Since we've been selling these for quite a long time now, I have some good data, here are some important facts:
Some additional info due to good questions below:
It will work with an aftermarket stereo system. It will also work with superchargers. With cars, the battery is there mostly just to start the car. Once the car is started, the alternator takes over charging duties. So as long as your alternator is in working condition, everything will be fine. Just don't listen to the radio with the car off.
When you plug the charger into the battery, you put it in store mode. That brings the voltage down to a stable voltage and then maintains it at that voltage. The charge function is purely for charging. I always keep my batteries in store mode. I have had mine for 4 years.
Shorai has been very generous with me and allows me to warranty them even though they are not meant for cars. They are aware of what I am doing and I have customers who have been provided excellent customer service from Shorai regarding dead batteries. I cannot stress enough though that as long as you don't over discharge them, they will last a very long time.
Photos:
NA1 (91-96) Tray
NA2 (97-05) Tray
Please let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]
This is a:
[X] Direct vendor group buy
Minimum Number of Units: 1
Maximum Number of Units: Unlimited
Closing Date: May 15, 2016
Product Will Ship: [X] After the group buy is closed (I am going to get ahead of schedule so hopefully I can ship sooner than the GB closing)
Payment Procedure: [X] Payment in full upon signing up
Payment Methods Accepted:
Please purchase the package directly off of our website: http://www.kcmachine.com/collections/lighterisbetter-battery-packages-for-acura-cars
Use coupon code NSXPRIMEGB when checking out for $25 off of the package.
Estimated Delivery Time / Date: May 15, 2016, depending on battery shipments and anodizing schedule.
Product Pricing: $374
Shipping & Insurance Costs: International shipping is based off of actual shipping costs. I get very good discounted international shipping rates through FedEx. Please PM me your postal code, city, and country and I will get you a shipping estimate.
Prime Group Buy Price:
$374
What Is It?
This is one of the best weight reduction modifications for the NSX. We have designed and produce in-house a custom bracket that holds down a 5 pound Lithium Iron battery for a total of a 7 pound installed weight. This is a reduction of roughly 40-50 pounds, or over 1% of the car's overall weight. We have designed the package to be installed with no modification necessary to your vehicle. We use the Shorai LFX36 batteries which have been proven to have a good lifetime. I personally have had the same battery in my NSX for almost 4 years now.
What You Get:
Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Lithium Iron Battery ($350 MSRP)
NSX specific CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Battery Tray (Anodized black)
Terminal Posts
Mounting hardware
The Group Buy:
I am going to start making a big batch of the trays next week. This will likely take about 1-2 weeks depending on other factors. After I am done machining them, they will go to the anodizer, which takes another 1-2 weeks. I will be shipping out your orders once I get the trays back from the anodizer. You buying off of the website in full up front helps me buy the raw materials as well as helping keep track of orders.
Lots of information has been posted in my first group buy thread here: Group Buy Thread
Since we've been selling these for quite a long time now, I have some good data, here are some important facts:
- If you treat the battery correctly, you will enjoy a long battery lifetime. If you do not treat the battery correctly, you will enjoy a short battery lifetime.
- The main way to treat the battery correctly is to NEVER OVER-DISCHARGE IT. This is true for all lithium based batteries.
- One way to never over discharge your battery is to get the Shorai Dedicated Charger. I like them because they plug into a balancing port on the battery and it balances the cells internally. I literally sell them for $5 over my cost so it's more accessible to people. I SUPER HIGHLY STRONGLY RECOMMEND GETTING THE DEDICATED CHARGER. In my webstore you can select a package that includes the charger for an additional $60.
- Regular trickle chargers are not recommended. They can be used in a pinch, but overall not recommended. This is because they are always forcing current into the battery.
Some additional info due to good questions below:
It will work with an aftermarket stereo system. It will also work with superchargers. With cars, the battery is there mostly just to start the car. Once the car is started, the alternator takes over charging duties. So as long as your alternator is in working condition, everything will be fine. Just don't listen to the radio with the car off.
When you plug the charger into the battery, you put it in store mode. That brings the voltage down to a stable voltage and then maintains it at that voltage. The charge function is purely for charging. I always keep my batteries in store mode. I have had mine for 4 years.
Shorai has been very generous with me and allows me to warranty them even though they are not meant for cars. They are aware of what I am doing and I have customers who have been provided excellent customer service from Shorai regarding dead batteries. I cannot stress enough though that as long as you don't over discharge them, they will last a very long time.
Photos:
NA1 (91-96) Tray
NA2 (97-05) Tray
Please let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]
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