Skyactive i-Stop engined cars - ALTERNATIVE BATTERIES.

[yapoy86]

EFBs don't just last longer. They also charge faster and feature more cyclic durability in deeper discharge scenarios like start/stop. I have an EFB in my car without any start/stop tech because I hardly use it now and the price difference vs standard is only around 800 pesos. When I use it during short trips (¬10km) I don't worry that it'll get discharged too much anymore. I think it is worth it to upgrade with the minimal additional cost specially with today's cars which have a lot more electronic accessories. Audiophiles even go the extra mile and upgrade to an AGM. But those are a lot more expensive.

Most luxury cars have AGMs as OEM as they are loaded with a lot more electronics vs mainstream brands.

agree sir.. if there are EFB options with almost the same price range with regular batt.. i will opt for EFB due to their durability.. but mazda owners with no immediate access to EFB need not to worry on using regular batt.. i think some owners worry that it may affect their charging system..

what i would like to know is how those LiFeP04 "smart" batteries perform with regular cars and cars with i-stop system..

[travajante]

No prob bro. Already referred Mr Kamote to someone I know in the area.

Apologies if I don't post much as I usually shy away from self serving topics.

Don't apologize for being of help, sir. It's not like you were shamelessly plugging.[emoji120]

what i would like to know is how those LiFeP04 "smart" batteries perform with regular cars and cars with i-stop system..

Been watching these, too. An equivalently sized batt for the 3 is about 7.25kgs, that's really light for a Q85 equivalent(Great for the weight conscious MX5 guys[emoji4]). Non-gassing, w/ a life expectancy of what, 10years perhaps? They're about $400 currently.[emoji848] Awaiting more real world longterm reviews....& a good price drop.[emoji4]



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[Mr Kamote]

Not sure if this is the right thread to say this so apologies if it isnt. Just want to say this forum is a great help to someone like me a car newbie. I learn so much everyday just by reading the comments. Again a big thanks to the community here.

press lightly on the brakes (but i do not recommend this)

What do you mean by this sir? Thanks

[yapoy86]

Not sure if this is the right thread to say this so apologies if it isnt. Just want to say this forum is a great help to someone like me a car newbie. I learn so much everyday just by reading the comments. Again a big thanks to the community here.




What do you mean by this sir? Thanks

I-stop will not trigger at stop if you're not pressing the brakes hard enough. the system reads the pressure applied on the brakes to trigger the i-stop.

i understand that the manufacturer's intention is to lower the carbon footprint by all means... its like the EGR and PCV.. to reduce pollution at the expense of the engine..