With a decision made, it was time to move forward.
ChargingAhead:
Now came the time to seek out a distributor of the product.
I found "King of Imports" in Santa Monica California to be the best price for this Battery and they were in my area. Their staff was very excited about the Braille Unit and told me that they had been using it in their own vehicles without any problems.
I arranged to pick-up the product from them, so I could save on the small shipping costs. Not until I saw the box and picked up the Battery, did I fully understand how compact and light it truly was.
I insisted on asking again. "Does this come with everything I need to install it?" "Oh yes," they replied and then proceeded to offer me some suggestions on its placement.
Theinstallation:
Excellent! I was ready to install the Braille Battery in my STI.
After removing the original battery cables and setting them aside. I removed the battery hold-down bracket and hardware. I then carefully lifted the ridiculously heavy factory battery out of the car. I also removed the factory battery tray for a cleaner looking installation.
Palming the Braille Battery in my hand, I placed it into position. I installed both the positive and negative posts (which comes with the Battery) on the Braille Unit.
Following this, I installed the factory battery bracket and hardware. This is a little tricky; you have to position the Battery in such a way that you can make use of the factory hardware. In fact, being the perfectionist I am, I did not wish to use the factory bracket, so I discarded it and made my own. You can, however, use the factory equipment if you insist.
I then re-installed the positive and negative Battery cables on the Battery.
The installation appeared very clean and removed the cluttered look near the Battery location under the hood.
Comment #1
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
awesome review!
Comment #2
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
.....shoulda got the Hawker Odyssey PC680.
It is MIL spec rated and has an automotive use warranty.....and is good bit cheaper, if ya shop around
Comment #3
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Definately something I will keep in mind as an upcoming upgrade. Thanks for the information.