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woodside783 · 02-28-2013, 02:53 PM

Mine has set for over a month and started fine.

SUX2BU · 02-28-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gmen09

Are these batteries "up to the task" of being in a car that's driven daily (3-5 times a week)

I daily my 15 lb battery every day.

429 · 05-16-2013, 04:46 PM

Just a long term update - almost 2 years on my 17lb braille now, and it still cranks over my 14.7:1 motor with no issues.

2xSSRS · 05-16-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Mine is daily driven so I can't answer that part of the question for ya, but it has been about four months and 6,000 miles since I installed the battery and it's working great! I think the longest I have gone without driving my car is two days, lol. The true test will be on the coming months when I have to start the car with temps in the low twenties/high teens, that's about the coldest it gets around here.

we get the same temps in Ohio. Except they have a (-) in front of the numbers. Wonder why?

Pro Stock John · 06-25-2013, 11:03 AM

I bought this used one from a 4th gen friend, will the posts work with the factory cables you guys think?

SUX2BU · 06-25-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I bought this used one from a 4th gen friend, will the posts work with the factory cables you guys think?

It should.

Pro Stock John · 08-04-2013, 11:12 PM

J,

I read somewhere that if I disconnect the battery I might have to do a power window relearn?

I just charged up my light weight battery it's ready to install.

Bowtiepower00 · 08-05-2013, 03:16 AM

Best of luck to you, but, FWIW, HOT weather, (really hot weather) is worse on CCA, and batteries in general than cold weather. When I was heavy into the bike industry, we used similar batteries on the BIG cubic inch aftermarket Harley engines (113+ CI, 10.5:1+ compression,) and could never get them to last, or provide enough cranking amps... Hopefully the technology has improved in the last few years... I would definitely recommend some form of battery tender if the car is sitting for more than a few days, and to start the engine before engaging any electrical accessories.

SUX2BU · 08-05-2013, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtiepower00

Best of luck to you, but, FWIW, HOT weather, (really hot weather) is worse on CCA, and batteries in general than cold weather. When I was heavy into the bike industry, we used similar batteries on the BIG cubic inch aftermarket Harley engines (113+ CI, 10.5:1+ compression,) and could never get them to last, or provide enough cranking amps... Hopefully the technology has improved in the last few years... I would definitely recommend some form of battery tender if the car is sitting for more than a few days, and to start the engine before engaging any electrical accessories.

Mine has been daily driven for over two years now. Never had a problem, and it's been 104*+ here lately.

Bowtiepower00 · 08-05-2013, 06:47 PM

If the battery will survive in a hot environment like TX, and last for over 2 years in a vehicle with a large electrical load like your vert, they must be pretty well built products. Nothing worse than a vehicle with a dead battery...

tonyko1 · 08-05-2013, 06:55 PM

Just to add to the mix, what is the "battery run-down" protection shown as a standard feature on our cars?

hunter1660 · 08-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Did you replace the battery because the ac delco failed or just to shed a few pounds?curious as to the longevity of original battery...mines 3 yrs. old

SUX2BU · 08-05-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Just to add to the mix, what is the "battery run-down" protection shown as a standard feature on our cars?

It shuts down interior lights and stuff if they are left on for something like 10 minutes with the key off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter1660

Did you replace the battery because the ac delco failed or just to shed a few pounds?curious as to the longevity of original battery...mines 3 yrs. old

To shed weight.

SUKXOST · 08-06-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

It shuts down interior lights and stuff if they are left on for something like 10 minutes with the key off.

To shed weight.

Inclined to disagree. Just the other day I left my dome light on for like 3+ hrs. Car fired right up but it was on when I got in the car. Maybe that feature is something else or it's not working in my car. ?

02-28-2013, 02:53 PM	#57
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Mine has set for over a month and started fine. __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

06-25-2013, 11:03 AM	#61
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I bought this used one from a 4th gen friend, will the posts work with the factory cables you guys think? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-04-2013, 11:12 PM	#63
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	J, I read somewhere that if I disconnect the battery I might have to do a power window relearn? I just charged up my light weight battery it's ready to install. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-05-2013, 07:00 PM	#68
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Did you replace the battery because the ac delco failed or just to shed a few pounds?curious as to the longevity of original battery...mines 3 yrs. old __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

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429 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 726	Just a long term update - almost 2 years on my 17lb braille now, and it still cranks over my 14.7:1 motor with no issues.

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tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Just to add to the mix, what is the "battery run-down" protection shown as a standard feature on our cars?