 Need a new battery, Suggestions? |
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 Sep 6 2007, 07:25 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Hudson, Colorado Member No.: 197  |
I'm thinking getting an Optima red top but was wondering what else might be a good choice. The car is mostly autox (ESP now but maybe FS next year) these days but does still see some street duty. Any other suggestions besides Optima?
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Sep 7 2007, 01:45 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Hudson, Colorado Member No.: 197 |
I found the leak in the OE Delco. When I went to disconnect it, the positive terminal tore right out of the side. There was evidence that battery acid had been leaking there and running down the side of the battery and down the cable. I used a 1/2 box of baking soda making sure I neutralized any acid still sitting around. I lost some paint on the frame below the battery, so when I get more time, I need to pull it all back apart repaint a few areas to prevent rust.
I agree, the Delcos do last well. The OE battery in the TA lasted 5 years and this one was 7.5 years old and still working, even with a leak, when I removed it. |
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00 SS Need a new battery Sep 6 2007, 07:25 PM
racerns If you want to take this opportunity to do some we... Sep 6 2007, 09:02 PM cccbock QUOTE (00 SS @ Sep 6 2007, 02:25 PM) I... Sep 7 2007, 01:52 AM
DRD T-bone QUOTE (cccbock @ Sep 6 2007, 06:52 PM) I ... Sep 7 2007, 02:49 PM CMC #37 I like a nice big amperage Delco. I've had th... Sep 7 2007, 02:03 AM 00 SS The original Delco is leaking. I'm not saying... Sep 7 2007, 03:27 AM CrashTestDummy QUOTE (00 SS @ Sep 6 2007, 10:27 PM) ... Sep 10 2007, 02:28 PM pknowles QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Sep 10 2007, 10:2... Sep 10 2007, 03:24 PM sgarnett My OE Delco only made it to about 4 years. My Opti... Sep 7 2007, 11:06 AM pknowles Delco batteries just seem to last. The Delco batt... Sep 7 2007, 12:46 PM dailydriver QUOTE (pknowles @ Sep 7 2007, 08:46 AM) T... Sep 7 2007, 04:29 PM Todd QUOTE (00 SS @ Sep 7 2007, 09:45 AM) I fo... Sep 10 2007, 01:50 PM CMC #37 I have a Battery Tender for the CMC car when I am ... Sep 7 2007, 04:39 PM ws6transam I too, run a Hawker Genesis. It was purchased in 2... Sep 14 2007, 12:19 PM |
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