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03-31-2015, 11:14 PM
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Factory Correct
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Richmond,Virginia
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What do guys think about battery replacement?
I was thinking Optima , but from what I have gathered/reviews , they are not what they used to be.
Thinking of a Durolast from the local parts house or a Duracell from Batteries plus. $150-$200 and they weigh around 45-50lbs Also , the Braille batteries are nice looking, $300 ish ,weighing in at around 10-12 lbs !! Is it good for a weekend car/holding charge long term as good? or really more of a racing thing that needs maintenance? My 2011 is about ready for one. Thoughts ? |
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03-31-2015, 11:54 PM
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I've never had a issue with a optima battery. My next choice would be a interstate battery.
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04-01-2015, 04:28 AM
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Older Than Dirt
Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Aiken, SC
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I bought a Die Hard AGM battery for the 2010. Wasn't a bad battery in it, just after 5 years I just wasn't sure and while the Die Hard was on a great sale at the time...
I had two optimas crap out on me early on my 4th gens. No more of those for me.
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04-01-2015, 07:01 AM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Kentucky
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I've never even seen my battery.
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04-01-2015, 07:34 AM
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I never had a issue with my OEM battery, but I started to add a lot of light mods to it, so I upgraded anyways to this: Exide Edge FP-AGML4/94R, 54 pounds though, which I don't mind whatsoever, because of the location of it. I just don't trust to light weight batteries, but that's just me.
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04-01-2015, 07:43 AM
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Drives: 2010 summit white 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: garland texas
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after 4 years with original I went with the interstate AGM.kinda pricy at $236.00 out the door but it has a 3 year free replacement and the warranty starts over if it does crap out early.
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04-01-2015, 08:20 AM
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optima's QC has gone to crap over the later years. I got an interstate megatron plus in mine to replace my delco that was dying, and it's great
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04-01-2015, 12:02 PM
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After running Interstate on my boat (2 years and still going strong) to just power my stereo it was a no brainer to put it in my car. Same price as the Optima and it handles all my lighting and stereo upgrades with no problems
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04-01-2015, 01:03 PM
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 Drives: '10 Inferno Orange SS Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: duh....lol
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04-01-2015, 01:49 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010
Location: Springfield, TN
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It is probably time for me to get a new battery too.
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04-01-2015, 03:16 PM
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Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chittenango, NY, USA
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Got my car in June of 2010 it's a 2011. Put up every winter for 6 months never been on a battery tender & never start the car at all in the winter. Live in Central N.Y. I called G M Wholesale up here Gave them my VIN number. Came back with the replacement battery. List cost $242 cost to me retail $170. And it is original equipment A C Delco w/vent tube. I will not put a sealed battery in there. Because the area is enclosed @ requires a vented battery.
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04-01-2015, 03:57 PM
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Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada
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I still have my original battery from when I bought the car new in June 2010. I store the car for 4 months without a tender and it fires right up in March with no issues. I'm pretty impressed with OEM battery and will most likely be going with the same.
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04-01-2015, 07:56 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Oregon
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Go AGM.. whatever brand you fancy... This is what I put in last fall..probably the best deal too..
Sry everyone as a former optima fan they have let me down in the past few years..stay away from them till they get the message. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006N9...=AC_SX200_QL40 |
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04-01-2015, 08:06 PM
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Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
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It's crazy how long some batteries will last.
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