This video details the installation of the Braille I48CS lithium ion battery into my Ferrari 488 GTB. The video is a bit long, but I wanted to post it in its entirety, in case it helps someone who is doing this job themselves on their 488.
Following are links to the Braille battery, as well as a couple of the tools mentioned in the video:
Braille I48CS battery:
https://www.braillebattery.com/index.php/braille/product_batteries/i48cs
Battery charger I have:
https://www.braillebattery.com/index.php/braille/product_chargers/1236l1
BRITE-MARK Medium Tip Paint Marker, Yellow:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD2EV
Stubby VIM Tools HBR3 Bit Ratchet:
https://www.amazon.com/Vim-Products-Tools-HBR3-Ratchet/dp/B002Y05COI
Big Larry LED work light:
https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Flashlight-Worklight-Magnetic-Assorted/dp/B012DH2KG4
Ferrarichat forum thread:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/lithium-ion-battery-installation-into-488-gtb.579980/
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Ray, your video helped out soooo much. I had to replace my 488 spider battery and your video saved a lot of time and effort. I owe you a beer brother!
maybe cheaper to use a battery jumpstarter
Holy hell, that's expensive! Antigravity Batteries is still my #1 choice. For half the price, you can get the same battery with the full BMS, all the protections, and their Restart feature. I'm using them in both of my cars and my bike. Bluetooth connection is also available, so I get battery status updates/warnings on my phone. 🙂
almost the same as in speciale. what a hussle to change a battery unbelievable… thank you!
thx.. i have replaced mine too.
Wow that was a lot of work to change a battery. Not sure I’ll ever buy a Ferrari even if I can afford one lol. Hats off to you for working on your own vehicle though. Wouldn’t expect that from most exotic car owners. I just came across this video while looking for a light battery for my drag car. Nice job !
Ray, is this battery the one that I found for 2500 dollars? Wow, kinda pricey? Will it outlast several lead acid batteries?
Thank you for sharing the video I have to replace my battery also
How can i charge it with OEM charger and Indikation?
Thank you!! This was super helpful to me tonight. Much appreciate you sharing