FS: Miata Battery - Unused

[jwhite94RX7]

I recently bought a Miata battery comparable to this one Westco (http://www.westcobattery.com/miata.html), only to find out 5 days later that Optima is making a 51R battery that I can use.

I bought the Miata battery because I wanted a sealed battery that would fit my battery tray (sized for a 51R battery). The Miata battery is physically smaller than a 51R, so it fits.

If there are any Miata owners out there who are thinking about replacing their Miata's battery, maybe we can help each other out. I haven't even put this battery in the car yet.

Jim White (jim.white@honeywell.com)

[DCM]

Uhhhh, Jim. Is this the special Miata battery that lasts, well just about forever?
My wifes '94 Miata 's battery is original, and I would like to have one on hand.
How much?
Dwight

[jwhite94RX7]

Originally posted by DCM


Uhhhh, Jim. Is this the special Miata battery that lasts, well just about forever?
My wifes '94 Miata 's battery is original, and I would like to have one on hand.
How much?
Dwight

I'd say it's a comparable replacement.
The original is a Panasonic Battery that uses the same technology, Absorption Glass Mat (AGM).
Here's a write-up (http://www.sandiegomiataclub.org/SDMC/Garage/Battery.html) about Miata batteries, if you want to know more.

I bought this one because I wanted a narrower battery than I had, but it had to be spill-proof.
Then I found out that I could get a longer, same width, higher CCA, spill-proof battery in the Optima 51R, so I want to sell the Miata battery and switch to the Optima.
I don't think the Optima will fit in a Miata, but you might want to check. :)

I paid $69 plus tax, so I think $50 is pretty fair.
It's a brand new battery after all.

Jim White

[Ben Rogowski]

Another big advantage to the Miata battery is weight. How much does this new 51R battery weigh? I think my Miata battery is at about 14lbs, maybe 18; I don't remember.

[jwhite94RX7]

The battery has been sold.

Jim White