The original Miata batteries, at least through the C, were made by Panasonic,
and only shipped with new Miatas. They lasted a looooong time (12 years for
us).
You cannot buy that battery in North America. Even the replacement batteries
from the Miata dealers are OEM'd from US battery makers. IIRC, there's only two
or three left that make all the "regular" lead acid batteries.... just
different labels for the end vendors.
I'm thinking of using one of the lightweight Lithium batteries made by Braille.
Downside is cost. Otherwise, I'll just go with an Interstate from Costco like I
did for the Boxster and Ranger.
Pete
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From: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Sent: July 22, 2019 9:52 AM
To: dave@ranteer.com
Reply-to: patintexas@icloud.com
Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Battery Question
Great to hear you had good results. My batteries came from Westco Batteries &
died in a few months. Second one was warranty replacement. I may try Walmart or
Costco next time.
Iâ??m just south of Austin.
Peace,
Pat
Pat Horne
We support Habitat for Humanity
On Jul 22, 2019, at 11:43 AM, dave via Datsun-roadsters
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net> wrote:
With all due respect, I've been running miata batteries in the engine
compartment of my TR6 and TR4 for years with no problems. Likely was the
brand you used. I buy mine at Walmart or Costco. And, btw, I'm in Dallas.
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From: Pat Horne <patintexas@icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 11:39 AM
To: dave <dave@ranteer.com>
Cc: Datsun roadster list <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Battery Question
I tried a couple Miata batteries years ago & they didnâ??t last long. The sides
of the batteries caved in. This was in Texas, so I suspect the engine
compartment heat was the problem. They are designed to live in the trunk.
Peace,
Pat
Pat Horne
We support Habitat for Humanity
On Jul 22, 2019, at 11:15 AM, dave via Datsun-roadsters
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net> wrote:
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