Antigravity RS-30 RESTART Car Battery

[VoodooBoss]

Has anyone used one of these batteries? Very pricey but it looks like the real deal. They had a large display at Rennsport this past weekend at Laguna Seca. Although it's expensive it might last quite a bit longer than other batteries.

Anyone know what the battery weighs in the GT350?

https://shop.antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/automotive/rs-30/

 

[Grant 302]

I think there are a few members with them. Only real trouble is if you drain it.

 

[u00mem9]

I have heard 2 reports from customers that had issues with the “restart” tech fighting the car’s own voltage protection system. In both cases they switched to the normal ATX12 size without ‘restart’ circuitry and proceeded as planned. We make a mount for the ATX12 and I was planning to redesign the top hold-down for the newer style but I have put that plan on hold since the report of the issues.

 

[thehueypilot]

What is the warranty? This battery cannot be used in freezing temperatures I wonder why that is? Electrons stop moving in cold temperatures?

Tim

 

[docs302]

I can give you some insight as I am one of those who drained my Antigravity battery (the 780amp ATX-12) and had to send the thing back to California for a warranty decision. I left my key in the on position overnight and had absolutely no power. My standard lithium charger would not charge it so I ended up buying a $160 Opti charger that can tell you if your battery can be brought back to life. Mine could not. Although the company said that's your fault and the warranty is voided they were very supportive and told me to send it back to them. I had purchased one of the custom Antigravity battery mounts for the SN197 from Morris Engineering and I think the guy from Antigravity was really liking my whole set-up and didn't want to disappoint me. Either way, they got the battery to charge again and it's on the way back to me. The Restart technology supposedly is not compatible with our ignition system (read the disclaimer on the website) but the rep said they are working on a fix or you can have the feature turned off via a tuner but I have no idea how that can happen. The battery worked beautifully when it was charged....even after sitting for several days.

 

[VoodooBoss]

@docs302 how much weight did it save you?

I'm also curious how long they really last but it's probably too early to tell. If it outlasts a lead acid battery x2 then that helps justify the costs. I seem to get 4 years out of batteries so eight years would be good.

 

[docs302]

Can't comment on lifespan yet or the weight savings (about 25 lbs I would guess so not bad)but the extreme importance of keeping the battery from draining at all costs has me wondering if the weight savings was worth the investment. Between the battery, Morris Engineering mount and charger I'm in to this little project to the tune of about $700. If it does last twice as long then it was a wise investment. At least the mount looks cool and you get quite a bit of extra room.

 

[cholmes1]

You save 24lbs. using the Morris Engineering and the ATX12-24 battery.

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/saving-weight-antigravity-battery-morris-engineering.1133785/

Great weight savings and likely helps more than even moving your battery to the trunk. The cables required for a relocation likely weigh more than the 6.5lbs. of the lightweight combination.

 

[Swine]

You save 24lbs. using the Morris Engineering and the ATX12-24 battery.

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/saving-weight-antigravity-battery-morris-engineering.1133785/

Great weight savings and likely helps more than even moving your battery to the trunk. The cables required for a relocation likely weigh more than the 6.5lbs. of the lightweight combination.

Yeah but going to the trunk is a ballasting decision to aid in balance, right?

 

[cholmes1]

Yeah but going to the trunk is a ballasting decision to aid in balance, right?

Yes. Sorry I did not clarify my earlier post. My thinking is that because the AntiGravity battery is so light it would save you time/hassle running heavy cables all along the passenger side and placing the battery in the trunk. By using an ultralight battery up front (regardless of brand but with similar weight) that allows you to control the amount and type ballast which would be more precise for corner balancing.

I still like battery relocation, especially if the desire is to use a more traditional battery, but with these new ultralight batteries it provides more options depending on someone’s needs.

 

[docs302]

Just got my ATX12-24 back and it's fully charged again! It will stay outside the car for now on the charger until next season. I'm not taking any chances.

 

[VoodooBoss]

That's great news. Other than shipping did they charge you anything to do that? (pun intended)

 

[docs302]

No charge......except for shipping that is. They were actually pretty decent about the whole thing. I still wonder what they would have done if the battery wasn't salvageable. But the rep was supportive and they really felt bad about the whole thing so I have nothing bad to say about the company. In fact, I'm pretty charged up about the whole transaction

 

[cholmes1]

I am curious what battery tender you are going to use? I know the lithium batteries are pretty particular and that Anti-Gravity sells a large variety. Curious to know what you were recommended and what you decided upon.