Battery? - Page 3

minn19 · 03-31-2022, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Hmm, so one Dude condemning Interstate, another praising them. Might wait for a few more opinions

I’ve used them for years in my boat and have zero trouble with them. I know a lot of people in MN that use them in their trucks and love them for our harsh winters.

Per usual, I think it comes down to how people take care of their stuff. I have CTEK chargers and keep them charged so I think that is the main thing for any brand.

Outahand · 03-31-2022, 02:14 PM

I have been having excellent luck with Odysseys.

Just put one in my ZL1. Now I have them in everything.

Have not had to change one yet. The one in my Vista Cruiser is 15 years old.

ponyboy96 · 03-31-2022, 03:10 PM

Battery tender would work. I also buy the Costco interstate batteries for 1/2 the price. They have the same 5 year no questions asked replacement. So not going to go out of my way about it. It either works or it doesn’t. Now if you’re talking boat or trolling motor batteries, that’s another story.

gotswap · 04-01-2022, 08:09 AM

Walmart AGM, I use them in a variety of vehicles/toys without issue

PowerDemon · 09-20-2022, 06:37 AM

Does anyone code the alternator to charge the lithium battery? I know on my VW Golf when I put in a Braille Lithium battery it was recommended to reprogram the alternator to charge a lithium battery accordingly. Does the Camaro offer any such option? Or should I just send it?

kropscamaro16 · 09-20-2022, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerDemon

Does anyone code the alternator to charge the lithium battery? I know on my VW Golf when I put in a Braille Lithium battery it was recommended to reprogram the alternator to charge a lithium battery accordingly. Does the Camaro offer any such option? Or should I just send it?

ive had a antigravity one in my car for over a year no issues even got their fancy lithium battery charger...never needed to use it so far

RamAir02 · 09-20-2022, 10:56 AM

Seems most of the battery brands are manufactured by either Johnson Controls, East Penn Manufacturing or Enersys.

JSH · 09-20-2022, 11:24 AM

I roasted my first Anti-gravity using a conventional charger. Should have read the directions.

ctrlz · 09-20-2022, 11:41 AM

From what I can see, this car is unlikely to fully charge AGM batteries, even though, I believe, some versions come from the factory with AGM. AGM's like a slightly higher charging voltage compared to flooded cell, and fully charged AGM will be around 13.0V. Not saying AGM won't/can't work, just that it will likely not reach 100% unless you put it on a charger with a dedicated AGM mode (like CTEK).
Lithium battery... I would not mess with this unless the battery has some kind of charging electronics built-in.
Personally, I'm sticking with flooded cell.
Also, the "Camaro" charger sold by GM is a CTEK.

JSH · 09-20-2022, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

From what I can see, this car is unlikely to fully charge AGM batteries, even though, I believe, some versions come from the factory with AGM.

You're right. The alternator does not fully charge an AG, which is why I put mine on its charger after every drive. But it does save a lot of weight.

LT4 650 · 09-20-2022, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zxspeedspec

Y'all bought a car that needs $1600 tires, $1100 rotors, $500 pads, $115 oil changes, and you can't afford an $800 lifetime battery?

Well said

03-31-2022, 02:14 PM	#30
Outahand Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 135	I have been having excellent luck with Odysseys. Just put one in my ZL1. Now I have them in everything. Have not had to change one yet. The one in my Vista Cruiser is 15 years old. __________________ Mark E. 2018 ZL1 NGM A10 87 Grand National. Modified Hot Rod for sale SOLD 87 Grand National. Stock 65 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon Grand National motor/tran 66 Bronco Rockbuggy 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6 speed

04-01-2022, 08:09 AM	#32
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	Walmart AGM, I use them in a variety of vehicles/toys without issue __________________ 2019 Crush A10 E-Force 2650 670WHP 615WTQ All besides the 2650 is bone stock down to the air filter.

09-20-2022, 06:37 AM	#33
PowerDemon Drives: Camaro ZL1, Golf GTI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 170	Does anyone code the alternator to charge the lithium battery? I know on my VW Golf when I put in a Braille Lithium battery it was recommended to reprogram the alternator to charge a lithium battery accordingly. Does the Camaro offer any such option? Or should I just send it? __________________ ’22 ZL1 Riverside Blue 6MT ’15 GTI Carbon Steel 6MT

09-20-2022, 11:24 AM	#36
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,616	I roasted my first Anti-gravity using a conventional charger. Should have read the directions. __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10. LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct. Not a DD.

03-31-2022, 03:10 PM	#31
ponyboy96 Drives: 2020 ZLE A10, 2018 F250 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 148	Battery tender would work. I also buy the Costco interstate batteries for 1/2 the price. They have the same 5 year no questions asked replacement. So not going to go out of my way about it. It either works or it doesn’t. Now if you’re talking boat or trolling motor batteries, that’s another story.

09-20-2022, 11:41 AM	#37
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,223	From what I can see, this car is unlikely to fully charge AGM batteries, even though, I believe, some versions come from the factory with AGM. AGM's like a slightly higher charging voltage compared to flooded cell, and fully charged AGM will be around 13.0V. Not saying AGM won't/can't work, just that it will likely not reach 100% unless you put it on a charger with a dedicated AGM mode (like CTEK). Lithium battery... I would not mess with this unless the battery has some kind of charging electronics built-in. Personally, I'm sticking with flooded cell. Also, the "Camaro" charger sold by GM is a CTEK.

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