mcbrat Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 SOA Battery and it's still working fine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru4x4ever Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 UMMMMMMMMM at least 100 years LOL:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 That is WAY COOOL!! I would keep that baby around if I wer U;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Perhaps it belongs with the 3500 year old hub cap from the other post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleiades Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Originally posted by calebz Perhaps it belongs with the 3500 year old hub cap from the other post.... damn, just what I was thinking! lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 that looks identicle to the battery in my Dad's WRX.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 at least it's 12v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 It's even the servicable type - nice. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 WRX huh. I guess it just looked old to me with the serviceable ports and such.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Wow--and it still works?? Even 360s were 12 volt, but they were positive ground. The entire electrical system hd 3 fuses (4 if you got the radio!), the signal light relay, six switches (turn signals, headlights, starter, brake lights, reverse lights and fan, plus the radio switches [not counted here]), the wiring and assorted light bulbs. To the best of my knowledge SoA has never used a 6-volt battery in a US market passenger car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Yeah I don't think its too old. When I had my 2000 2.5RS it has the same battery as pictured. With the service holes and such. I don't think I ever had to fill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Bet we could carbon date it! It looked like a 13 volt to me.............. Or maybe a 14 volt. (Whatever it takes) Glenn, I'll be quiet now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 All or most batteries made today have date stamps on them. Is there any branding visible on the battery Mick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 I'll have to check it out again today.... I'd never seen a SOA battery before, because generally people around here don't put a OEM battery in an older car, especially one that's 24 years old.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 call me a dork but did you notice that the service ports are like little stars, and thers 6 of them hummmmmmm there just arranged wrong LOL:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Subieman--13.8V is proper spec for automotive applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 huh????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 12 volts is also proper spec for automotive. It's actually a voltage *range* anyway. Devices are designed to operate from 12 to 14 volts or thereabouts. When the alternator isn't running, a well charged battery will usually generate anywhere from 12.5 to 13 volts. With the alt running it's up around 13.8 to 14.5 or so in my experience. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 A "12-volt" battery is actually 13.8 volts, in most cases. If you look at a laptop power supply for a 12V plug adapter, chances are it'll say 13.8 volts--the 1.8 volt difference is not meaningful to most electronics, but laptop makers throw it in there to cover their backsides (since power supply warranty work is very expensive), making that the best example. Most people just say 12-volt, as it's easier to remember than 13.8-volt. Have a look: http://www.google.com/search?q=13.8+volt+auto&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Just browse through the headings, you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 GD, although in practice it is a range, 13.8 is the check figure for computing aperage/wattage when designing or testing electrical components. So the "gold standard" for testing to lab-quality standards (yeah, right) is 13.8 volts. The "thereabouts" in your post is the key. The voltage doesn't matter as long as it's high enough to power the car and low enough to not fry the electrical system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 with batteries you get a higher unloaded voltage, but it drops when under load. A good battery will always be a bit higher than it's number. eg a brand new 1.5v aa battery will be about 1.6v when not under load (tested with a multimeter) all batteries do this to my knowledge, though probably to different extents, and the amount is proportional to the size of the battery. When you put a load on them they will drop down closer to the normal voltage. same principle actually applies to any power source, alternator or switching power supply etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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