I am interested in replacing the battery on my C/M Lola with one that is lighter. I just came from the battery store with more questions than solutions. The battery I have now weighs 24 lbs. and is a "deep cycle" battery. The lighter weight battery, that the store manager considered, is 12 lbs., but not a "deep cycle" battery. He was not sure if the lighter battery would do the job.
The current battery is made by Interstate Batteries and is rated at 33 amphours. I don't remember the rating on the lighter battery. The previous owner of the Lola said he autocrossed the Lola three of four times in 2009 and never had to/chose to recharge the battery (the whole year). I think I have more battery than I need, but don't want to end up with less than I need.
The final issue, for me, is that the battery is located under the front of the seat and can't be removed withou removing the seat. I would be difficult to take the battery to the motel and recharge it between weekends, for example. I want a battery than can last through a National Tour and a Pro Solo in one charging.
I'd appreciate any and all advice.
thanks,
Mike