Battery Replacement WTB

kenchan · 12-30-2015, 12:03 PM

no need for optimas for me. i tried them on my past hobby cars and imho, they are overrated, especially the yellow tops.

im just getting something cheap group35 i think it was, with cca 550 or better. it's not like nissan puts great batteries in their cars..they need to keep cost down.

90 ST · 12-30-2015, 12:17 PM

I would go with optima or a XS Power. The one thing to remember is places like Walmart and Costco get the refurbished optima, not the new ones. We've run into a lot of problems with that up in Canada.

Jsolo · 12-30-2015, 05:42 PM

Home depot sells Exide batteries at the store now. Not sure what group size the 370z takes but picked one (24fx) up for my G earlier this year for $100+tax. 40 month replacement warranty.

We'll see how easily it is to exchange the battery around month 36.

eastwest2300 · 12-30-2015, 09:46 PM

I love my optima...

FNR32 · 12-30-2015, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumbleFish

Hi,

When you say you got one that's bigger than recommended, which model # would that be?

Optima's site recommends the 8040-218 D35 YELLOWTOP for the Z.

Thanks

I'd stick with what's correct for the car. Looks like Amazon has a decent price on them.
http://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batteri...s=8040-218+D35

LunaZ · 12-31-2015, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I love my optima...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNR32

I'd stick with what's correct for the car. Looks like Amazon has a decent price on them.
http://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batteri...s=8040-218+D35

I'm on Amazon and there's a note about checking hood clearance and possibly needing a mounting kit.
So does it fit??? Should I order that one? Anyone else have this battery/part number?

Thanks!

imjello · 12-31-2015, 10:22 AM

The costco near me only sold interstate batteries brand, $77, but the battery was physically larger then the OEM.

i took it to the dealership on Tuesday. They charged me $99 for the OEM battery. 24 mo replacement , 6 year prorate

LunaZ · 12-31-2015, 10:51 AM

I also got a Check Engine Light after starting the car on the dying battery. Hopefully that is related and will go away after replacing the battery?

imjello · 12-31-2015, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I also got a Check Engine Light after starting the car on the dying battery. Hopefully that is related and will go away after replacing the battery?

Removing the battery to replace it will clear the CEL

Do you have a way to pull the code?

eastwest2300 · 12-31-2015, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I'm on Amazon and there's a note about checking hood clearance and possibly needing a mounting kit.
So does it fit??? Should I order that one? Anyone else have this battery/part number?

Thanks!

When I ordered my optima online, it came with packing material, it was hard cushion material, I cut a piece of that and sat the battery on top of that, then used the 2 oem hook thingies to lock it in place.. It worked like a charm.

Thanks for the PM.

jchammond · 01-01-2016, 07:36 PM

Put mine in todayImageUploadedByTapatalk1451694940.324828.jpg
Factory battery didn't fail; just noticed it getting weaker on cold mornings & just over 5yrs. Old

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LunaZ · 01-01-2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

Put mine in todayAttachment 110785
Factory battery didn't fail; just noticed it getting weaker on cold mornings & just over 5yrs. Old

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Did you need to do anything special to make it fit?

jchammond · 01-02-2016, 12:13 AM

I could have used supplied spacer, that snaps on bottom of battery & raises it up about an inch; but liked the way it sit lower and flat in the tray.
I turned around hold down strap (notice arrow facing rear) and put the short J bolt in the lowest hole / then used a spacer (chrome 1/4 inch drive socket) over threads of longer front J bolt and put nut down against it. Holds good & weight of battery is about 1" lower.
Don't over tighten.
Width of battery is a tad narrower/ so when I get back to work, gonna make a rubberized spacer to go between top of battery & brace.....could leave as is; but gonna pay attention to detail.
720cca 160$ (including tax) works like a charm.

Btw.. Had to re-time my windows.

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jchammond · 01-02-2016, 12:06 PM

A couple more pics & the supplied spacer is 30mm thick.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451754372.495288.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451754385.828221.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451754396.445803.jpg

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12-30-2015, 12:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I would go with optima or a XS Power. The one thing to remember is places like Walmart and Costco get the refurbished optima, not the new ones. We've run into a lot of problems with that up in Canada. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

12-30-2015, 05:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Home depot sells Exide batteries at the store now. Not sure what group size the 370z takes but picked one (24fx) up for my G earlier this year for $100+tax. 40 month replacement warranty. We'll see how easily it is to exchange the battery around month 36. firulice likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

12-30-2015, 09:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,970 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I love my optima... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-31-2015, 10:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I also got a Check Engine Light after starting the car on the dying battery. Hopefully that is related and will go away after replacing the battery? __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

01-01-2016, 07:36 PM	#26 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Put mine in todayImageUploadedByTapatalk1451694940.324828.jpg Factory battery didn't fail; just noticed it getting weaker on cold mornings & just over 5yrs. Old Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

12-30-2015, 12:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no need for optimas for me. i tried them on my past hobby cars and imho, they are overrated, especially the yellow tops. im just getting something cheap group35 i think it was, with cca 550 or better. it's not like nissan puts great batteries in their cars..they need to keep cost down.

01-02-2016, 12:13 AM	#28 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	I could have used supplied spacer, that snaps on bottom of battery & raises it up about an inch; but liked the way it sit lower and flat in the tray. I turned around hold down strap (notice arrow facing rear) and put the short J bolt in the lowest hole / then used a spacer (chrome 1/4 inch drive socket) over threads of longer front J bolt and put nut down against it. Holds good & weight of battery is about 1" lower. Don't over tighten. Width of battery is a tad narrower/ so when I get back to work, gonna make a rubberized spacer to go between top of battery & brace.....could leave as is; but gonna pay attention to detail. 720cca 160$ (including tax) works like a charm. Btw.. Had to re-time my windows. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

01-02-2016, 12:06 PM	#29 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	A couple more pics & the supplied spacer is 30mm thick.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451754372.495288.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451754385.828221.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451754396.445803.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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