Batterie for S2 Elan original box
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I am still looking for a suitable (preferably gel) Batterie that will fit in the good old behind the seat batterie box of the S2 Elan.
With more than 16 or 20 Ah, if possible… I browsed the forum but…
Anna
With more than 16 or 20 Ah, if possible… I browsed the forum but…
Anna
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Just from my memory, I used a Group 26R batter y at my last replacement. Dimension are Length 8.8125 x Width 6.8125 x Height 8. The "R" reverses the terminals as I changed by Elan to Negative ground/earth. This is a common size battery and can be found as a AMG.
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When I started driving my Elan 1600 I used a battery same as a Mazda MX5 Miata. Last time I went to replace it the guy at the battery store said he would need to order one, $120 but he had a lawn and garden tractor battery of nearly identical size and cold cranking anps. Just different lugs. $50 He gave me a set of lugs to fit my cables and battery. 3 years ago and has been perfect. Can't tell you the exact number as it is under the cover but should not be hard to find. I'll never go back. Gary
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Emma-Knight wrote:I am still looking for a suitable (preferably gel) Batterie that will fit in the good old behind the seat batterie box of the S2 Elan.
With more than 16 or 20 Ah, if possible… I browsed the forum but…
Anna
Hello
I have just fitted this Odyssey a few weeks ago:
Maybe it will fit.
Greetings Urs
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So I think I will try the Odyssey
Thank you guys…
Thank you guys…
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Odyssey batteries are great- I've been using them in motorcycles for almost twenty years and in my Plus 2 for eight years. Highly recommended!
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I have used the Odyssey PC680 in my Elan for many years without issue. While it has great starting power its a relatively small battery in terms of Amp hours so if your car needs a lot of cranking to start if you are using the orginal mechnical fuel pump then a larger one may be better. Odessy make a range of sizes and you may find a suitable sized one on their web site that will fit in the battery box
cheers
Rohan
cheers
Rohan
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rgh0 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Odyssey 925 is a great battery and should fit. I have Odysseys in all my cars.
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