Battery recommendations - Bang/Buck/Weight

barncobob · 02-23-2017, 09:46 PM

go to Walmart, always in stock, get OEM replacement size so U dont have to screw with drilling, welding, adapters ad nauseum...

SouthArk370Z · 02-23-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

May not be entirely practical, but it's certainly the more interesting option....

Very interesting. Doesn't seem to hold up for very long so probably not an good option for a DD (especially a modern car that keeps the ECM powered up). Might be a great solution for a track car.

onzedge · 02-24-2017, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

Given the issues lithium ion batteries have with heat, I wouldn't put one in my car.
I would go with the yellow top AGM battery.
Lighter, stronger, can handle a deep discharge, and sealed. What's not to love?
(Except the price, right?)

Kirk B.

I run a yellow top Optima in my 240Z. It is bulletproof.

danegrey · 03-05-2017, 09:48 AM

All interesting comments about the battery on this thread, since mine is now at advance auto to get re-charged, any one using an auto-tender?

crazy4oldcars · 03-05-2017, 10:12 AM

My Z is my DD, so the alternator gets the honors.

Kirk B.

gbrettin · 03-05-2017, 01:15 PM

I use a Battery Tender for winter storage and a few times in the summer.

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bvl · 03-05-2017, 02:38 PM

Battery tender for years on motorcycle, and on cars as needed. Only when we get real snow do the cars sit for > 2 weeks without being driven and I toss them on the tender.

This winter the 2010 OEM battery was starting to show its age after a few days of sitting not turning the car over quite as well, so I replaced with an Interstate, which was not that hard to get just an order from local Midas and it was here a few days later. Sure not walmart but IMHO a better battery.

- b

TexasChuck · 03-05-2017, 04:04 PM

Why? Optimum shows the Redtop as the 1st choice for today's automobiles. Yellow top for cars with heavy electrical loads. Although, there is only a minor price difference.

03-05-2017, 09:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	All interesting comments about the battery on this thread, since mine is now at advance auto to get re-charged, any one using an auto-tender? __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

03-05-2017, 04:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Yellow top over Redtop? Why? Optimum shows the Redtop as the 1st choice for today's automobiles. Yellow top for cars with heavy electrical loads. Although, there is only a minor price difference.

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	go to Walmart, always in stock, get OEM replacement size so U dont have to screw with drilling, welding, adapters ad nauseum...

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03-05-2017, 01:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
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03-05-2017, 02:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Battery tender for years on motorcycle, and on cars as needed. Only when we get real snow do the cars sit for > 2 weeks without being driven and I toss them on the tender. This winter the 2010 OEM battery was starting to show its age after a few days of sitting not turning the car over quite as well, so I replaced with an Interstate, which was not that hard to get just an order from local Midas and it was here a few days later. Sure not walmart but IMHO a better battery. - b