quattro Digest, Vol 35, Issue 50

[bob]

I had an oddysey in my 4000tq and it was awesome. It was small enough 
that I didnt have to relocate the battery to the trunk, it still fit 
behind the wastegate. Never had a problem with it.. only issue was that 
on REALLY cold mornings (0deg F or below) it cranked a little slow, but 
not bad, and still easily started the car. The car also had a good sized 
stereo in it with subs, and never an issue.
Also a happy customer.

bob

thejimrose wrote:
> speaking from 5+ years in the car audio world, i've had good luck with 
> optima's red top bateries and have had them in several cars. ive 
> gotten good life [5 years on 1]  and very few issues with them.
>  
> i had one in my 5000 for a while under the back seat, and never had 
> any issues with it as far as gassing, working on the assumption that 
> it was 'sealed'.
>  
> altho.. i'm probably going to get an odyssey for my next batt in the 
> a4. theyre incredibly well made and much smaller and lighter that a 
> normal battery. ive spoken to a few folks that have had good luck with 
> the pc680 motorcycle battery in the a4's. once guy in MN.
>  
> http://www.odysseybatteries.com/
>  
> you can mount them any way, upside down, etc. they're deep cycle, 3 
> year warranty and a 10 year lifespan. plus they specifically say can 
> be mounted in the pass compt.
>  
> theyre also generally regarded in the motorcycle world as the best 
> battery out there. no affiliation, etc. just impressve product.
>  
> cheers
> jim