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MMC · 10-18-2011, 04:49 PM

Those two points will be fine, they are there so you can jump start the car if needed. Don't forget some fuel stabilizer and to over inflate the tires to help stop them from flat spotting. When do you plan on getting it back out of storage?

calbert1999 · 10-18-2011, 05:28 PM

Again. Attach charger to the battery, put an extension cord in the battery compartment plug the charger into the extension cord.

There are ports (holes) in the trunk;

Pull the plastic gromet out to reveal the opening (hole) and pass the extension cord out the port in the trunk, plug the extension into you power outlet.

Jarvin · 10-19-2011, 05:30 AM

Thank you very much for your help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Again. Attach charger to the battery, put an extension cord in the battery compartment plug the charger into the extension cord.

There are ports (holes) in the trunk;

Pull the plastic gromet out to reveal the opening (hole) and pass the extension cord out the port in the trunk, plug the extension into you power outlet.

I though this way would be much easier.
OK, I'm gonna go in for a closer look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMC

When do you plan on getting it back out of storage?

Not before April.

hypurone · 10-19-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Again. Attach charger to the battery, put an extension cord in the battery compartment plug the charger into the extension cord.

There are ports (holes) in the trunk;

Pull the plastic gromet out to reveal the opening (hole) and pass the extension cord out the port in the trunk, plug the extension into you power outlet.

Much more effort than connecting in the front and running it forward to and thru the grill. Can be used at a moments' notice without all the shenanigans of extension cords, grommets etc etc....

Plus I don't like the idea of the charger being inside the car. They get warm/hot on initial charge depending on low/bad the battery is.

You can see my BT connector (old style) hanging just above the "SS" emblem in this pic. I usually tuck it back into the grill before driving but this was a short run for pics etc....

MMC · 10-19-2011, 06:06 PM

Well actually I have mine connected to the battery in the trunk. I have the battery tender cord with the ring lugs connected to the battery terminals and have a slit in one of the cap/plugs in the trunk. The cord reaches just under the trunk floor and hangs out, there is a cap on that.
When I back into the garage the battery tender is already plugged in the wall and all I do is connect the tender cord to the cord under the car.
My truck is connected under the hood and I leave the cord outside the grill on that. Personal preferance on how you do it.

Maxspeed · 11-17-2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMC

Those two points will be fine, they are there so you can jump start the car if needed. Don't forget some fuel stabilizer and to over inflate the tires to help stop them from flat spotting. When do you plan on getting it back out of storage?

How much do you over inflate your tires too?

OK, another stupid question. Is the battery in the trunk? I havent looked and every car I have owned they have been in the engine compartment.

MMC · 11-17-2011, 07:01 AM

I inflated mine to 44 PSI.

Maxspeed · 11-17-2011, 07:04 AM

Thanks MMC.

mulletman · 11-17-2011, 11:50 AM

Yes, the battery is in the trunk. Your owner's manual will show the location and how to access.

Maxspeed · 11-17-2011, 01:04 PM

Thanks Mullet

calbert1999 · 11-17-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMC

Well actually I have mine connected to the battery in the trunk. I have the battery tender cord with the ring lugs connected to the battery terminals and have a slit in one of the cap/plugs in the trunk. The cord reaches just under the trunk floor and hangs out, there is a cap on that.
When I back into the garage the battery tender is already plugged in the wall and all I do is connect the tender cord to the cord under the car.
My truck is connected under the hood and I leave the cord outside the grill on that. Personal preferance on how you do it.

That's the best way to do it in my opinion.

Maxspeed · 11-19-2011, 10:20 PM

Is this the one you guys use?

http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-0-75a.html

DietCoke · 11-20-2011, 05:01 AM

I picked one up from the local auto parts store. Very similar to the battery tender, cost $30. Works great.

joeybsyc · 11-20-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxspeed

Is this the one you guys use?

http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-0-75a.html

Thats the one I use... works great, and by the way... you can buy them on ebay from reputable vendors for 24.95.

10-18-2011, 04:49 PM	#15
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	Those two points will be fine, they are there so you can jump start the car if needed. Don't forget some fuel stabilizer and to over inflate the tires to help stop them from flat spotting. When do you plan on getting it back out of storage? __________________

10-19-2011, 06:06 PM	#19
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	Well actually I have mine connected to the battery in the trunk. I have the battery tender cord with the ring lugs connected to the battery terminals and have a slit in one of the cap/plugs in the trunk. The cord reaches just under the trunk floor and hangs out, there is a cap on that. When I back into the garage the battery tender is already plugged in the wall and all I do is connect the tender cord to the cord under the car. My truck is connected under the hood and I leave the cord outside the grill on that. Personal preferance on how you do it. __________________

11-17-2011, 07:01 AM	#21
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I inflated mine to 44 PSI. __________________

11-19-2011, 10:20 PM	#26
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Is this the one you guys use? http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-0-75a.html __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

11-20-2011, 05:01 AM	#27
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	I picked one up from the local auto parts store. Very similar to the battery tender, cost $30. Works great. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

10-18-2011, 05:28 PM	#16
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	Again. Attach charger to the battery, put an extension cord in the battery compartment plug the charger into the extension cord. There are ports (holes) in the trunk; Pull the plastic gromet out to reveal the opening (hole) and pass the extension cord out the port in the trunk, plug the extension into you power outlet.

11-17-2011, 07:04 AM	#22
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Thanks MMC.

11-17-2011, 11:50 AM	#23
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Yes, the battery is in the trunk. Your owner's manual will show the location and how to access.

11-17-2011, 01:04 PM	#24
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Thanks Mullet

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