Lightweight battery - Page 6

KyWildcats · 10-21-2017, 08:02 PM

thanks for the update and testing this out!!!

driven2exceSS · 07-23-2018, 05:34 PM

***Heads up... The AntiGravity RS-30 (11.5 lb) Batteries are good for Porsches apparently, but not so much for the Camaro

Apparently the Gen6's "smart" alternator and the battery's "smart" technology are not on friendly terms (yet). I've been running this battery for about a month with lets say "some issues". I thought maybe it was a learning curve for me going Lithium, but apparently it was not me at all!! ...So, hold off going this route until they (if they) do more R&D in getting their product to work in these situations. Hopefully they do!! I guess they found the problem a little earlier within the Mustang crowd with their alternators. But from what they are saying I was the first Camaro? I have also removed the Antigravity Battery from my signature, hoping not to mislead another down this road. Anyways, hope this helps somebody. Otherwise, it was a nice product!! I would give it another shot in the future if they were to dial in the technologies

***PS. They are refunding my full purchase. So now I'm off to re-visit the current options available for plan "B" I guess.

Snowblind · 07-23-2018, 07:46 PM

^^^^ Hey man sorry to hear that.

Another update; It's going on 2 full years now and the same Duracell AGM type battery is currently still in my car. I appreciate all the guys that supported my experiment......and all the negative naysayers can suck it. Lol.

driven2exceSS · 07-24-2018, 03:54 PM

Yeah I may very well jump on the Snowblind Express lol

GroundhogSS · 07-24-2018, 08:53 PM

Good info, thanks. Hope I won't need to do anything about a battery for a while.

Need4Camaro · 07-24-2018, 10:09 PM

Cool mod and all, its just not something I would do or recommend with a car that has as many sensitive electronics as a 6th Gen has. Also in the event of a battery failure, its a pain to get these cars unlocked again.

OneSlowV · 12-24-2018, 11:12 PM

Well that’s sucks I just ordered the antigravity ATX-30 for the car on track days hopefully it treats me better than the rs30 did for you

f.d · 02-18-2019, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSlowV

Well that’s sucks I just ordered the antigravity ATX-30 for the car on track days hopefully it treats me better than the rs30 did for you

Any update?
Is it run good with you Camaro?

oldman · 02-22-2020, 02:24 PM

my car is cranking a bit slow, I used these before on my 4 bangers but not on a trunk-mounted V8.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Braille-Batte...B3121/10002/-1

opinions?

driven2exceSS · 02-22-2020, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

my car is cranking a bit slow, I used these before on my 4 bangers but not on a trunk-mounted V8.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Braille-Batte...B3121/10002/-1

opinions?

I've been running the AntiGravity ATX20-HD Battery (5.18lbs) that does NOT have the Restart technology and it has been keeping the car and I happy. Scott Schafer (AntiGravity President) and his customer service has been great in making things right.

https://antigravitybatteries.com/pro...-oem/atx20-hd/

oldman · 02-22-2020, 08:42 PM

looks great, how long have you used it?
My first job was rebuilding steam locomotives BTW. I saw the Bigboy come thru Texas, the engines I worked on could fit inside the Bigboy's tender.

driven2exceSS · 02-23-2020, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

looks great, how long have you used it?
My first job was rebuilding steam locomotives BTW. I saw the Bigboy come thru Texas, the engines I worked on could fit inside the Bigboy's tender.

End of July/beginning of Aug I got the new and improved replacement battery from them. I ran it till end of Nov at multi track weekends and the strip before going on the maintainer. Only reason for taking it out of the car was the car went in to the dealership for warranty work. The battery will be going back in rather soon (first week of March). That Pic is from visiting a restaurant called "Steaming Tender" near Palmer Motorsports Park that is set in a 19th-century train station. Great unique atmosphere inside and out. We took the photo opportunity back when the car was "new", of the two powerful machines, no relation to my career or hobby.

Vinny1le · 03-20-2022, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driven2exceSS

I've been running the AntiGravity ATX20-HD Battery (5.18lbs) that does NOT have the Restart technology and it has been keeping the car and I happy. Scott Schafer (AntiGravity President) and his customer service has been great in making things right.

https://antigravitybatteries.com/pro...-oem/atx20-hd/

still enjoying the battery?any problems??

about to order one

Joshinator99 · 03-20-2022, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny1le

still enjoying the battery?any problems??

about to order one

Here’s the model Antigravity recommends for the 6th Gen Camaro:
https://antigravitybatteries.com/pro...tive/ag-h6-rs/

I ordered the 40 AH version just to be on the safe side. It has the built-in run flat protection too. Still a huge 30 pound weight savings as well.

10-21-2017, 08:02 PM	#71
KyWildcats Z Bowman Drives: 2010 2SS (SOLD), 2016 2SS, 2007 Z71 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 222 View My Garage	thanks for the update and testing this out!!! __________________ 2016 2SS M6 Bo White Ported MSD, Bo White Ported TB, Flex Fuel Kit, Drag Pack, Rotofab, Ryan Stevens GPI tune, 15” conversion Fastest Bolt On N/A M6 Record Holder 11.268 @ 120.268 2010 2SS/RS A6 (sold)Mods: Borla Atak Catback, Stainless Power 1 7/8 Headers, TSP VVT-3 Cam, 3200 Yank Stall, CAI Inake, Ported TB, 18" MT ET STREETS

07-23-2018, 05:34 PM	#72
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	*Heads up... The AntiGravity RS-30 (11.5 lb) Batteries are good for Porsches apparently, but not so much for the Camaro Apparently the Gen6's "smart" alternator and the battery's "smart" technology are not on friendly terms (yet). I've been running this battery for about a month with lets say "some issues". I thought maybe it was a learning curve for me going Lithium, but apparently it was not me at all!! ...So, hold off going this route until they (if they) do more R&D in getting their product to work in these situations. Hopefully they do!! I guess they found the problem a little earlier within the Mustang crowd with their alternators. But from what they are saying I was the first Camaro? I have also removed the Antigravity Battery from my signature, hoping not to mislead another down this road. Anyways, hope this helps somebody. Otherwise, it was a nice product!! I would give it another shot in the future if they were to dial in the technologies *PS. They are refunding my full purchase. So now I'm off to re-visit the current options available for plan "B" I guess. __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

07-23-2018, 07:46 PM	#73
Snowblind Drives: '16 2SS / '05 SRT10 Ram / '65 bu Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philthy Posts: 978	^^^^ Hey man sorry to hear that. Another update; It's going on 2 full years now and the same Duracell AGM type battery is currently still in my car. I appreciate all the guys that supported my experiment......and all the negative naysayers can suck it. Lol. __________________ H/C SBE 9.80@140 powered by Texas Speed

07-24-2018, 03:54 PM	#74
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	Yeah I may very well jump on the Snowblind Express lol __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

07-24-2018, 08:53 PM	#75
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Good info, thanks. Hope I won't need to do anything about a battery for a while. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

07-24-2018, 10:09 PM	#76
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	Cool mod and all, its just not something I would do or recommend with a car that has as many sensitive electronics as a 6th Gen has. Also in the event of a battery failure, its a pain to get these cars unlocked again.

12-24-2018, 11:12 PM	#77
OneSlowV Drives: 2018 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States Posts: 578	Well that’s sucks I just ordered the antigravity ATX-30 for the car on track days hopefully it treats me better than the rs30 did for you __________________ 2019 charger scatpack FBO 11.16@122 2020 CAMARO LT1 6spd 11.02@ 135 dragy approved

02-22-2020, 02:24 PM	#79
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,317	my car is cranking a bit slow, I used these before on my 4 bangers but not on a trunk-mounted V8. https://www.jegs.com/i/Braille-Batte...B3121/10002/-1 opinions? __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

02-22-2020, 08:42 PM	#81
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,317	looks great, how long have you used it? My first job was rebuilding steam locomotives BTW. I saw the Bigboy come thru Texas, the engines I worked on could fit inside the Bigboy's tender. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

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