Time for me to replace the battery, switching away from the heavy one that came with my car (big ol' 90ah that's stupid heavy). Looking for AGM lightweight OEM-like options, basically PnP. I am open to better options though.
The best option seems to be the Z4M/Mini OEM battery since firstly, it's just a shorter version than the one that comes on the 335i so it fits right in with little to no modification, and secondly, you save weight for a cheap price. The only problem is I believe it was non-AGM and to be discontinued, It's a was 55Ah rated battery which weighed around 36-38lbs. Only see the 70ah+ batteries, but may be wrong. Any ideas on the lightest OEM battery that's compatible?
The other option seems to be to go with an aftermarket battery. The only problem is most options are expensive and require some modification, like a custom bracket. Braille looks like a solid choice here. They offer three options a 21, 15, and an 11.5 lb AGM battery. The best choice for me seems to be the 21lb battery (Still a daily that uses electronics even though half gutted). The 21lb option is their most pricey option sitting at $241.49 and jumps up to a total of $411.94 with their bracket included. Although I heard that the Braille batteries are just Dekas with their terminals converted. Don't know if that holds true but, if so would make the battery less than half of the price of the Braille's one.
Open to any other recommendations you guys have, or if you have experience with any of these.
The best option seems to be the Z4M/Mini OEM battery since firstly, it's just a shorter version than the one that comes on the 335i so it fits right in with little to no modification, and secondly, you save weight for a cheap price. The only problem is I believe it was non-AGM and to be discontinued, It's a was 55Ah rated battery which weighed around 36-38lbs. Only see the 70ah+ batteries, but may be wrong. Any ideas on the lightest OEM battery that's compatible?
The other option seems to be to go with an aftermarket battery. The only problem is most options are expensive and require some modification, like a custom bracket. Braille looks like a solid choice here. They offer three options a 21, 15, and an 11.5 lb AGM battery. The best choice for me seems to be the 21lb battery (Still a daily that uses electronics even though half gutted). The 21lb option is their most pricey option sitting at $241.49 and jumps up to a total of $411.94 with their bracket included. Although I heard that the Braille batteries are just Dekas with their terminals converted. Don't know if that holds true but, if so would make the battery less than half of the price of the Braille's one.
Open to any other recommendations you guys have, or if you have experience with any of these.
