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SaReNi · 08-25-2022, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

I always buy Everstart Maxx batteries from Wal mart. I buy the best one they sell and they always seem to last a very long time. I had one in my previous Camaro that was 14 years old and still going strong when I traded it in for my current Camaro. Just buy the best one they sell and you will be OK.

does it have the vent? thanks.

2013ZL1FUN · 08-25-2022, 04:50 PM

Yes the one I bought has the vent, matter of fact it has vents on both sides of battery. Very important for a Convertible

Joe.G · 08-25-2022, 08:42 PM

The Last 2 Red top batteries I purchased I was not impressed with, i have always have had good luck with Diehard batteries. I have a DieHard in my Ram that is from 2014 an dstill going, i will replace that one next.

ElderJ · 08-26-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

Yes the one I bought has the vent, matter of fact it has vents on both sides of battery. Very important for a Convertible

I do the Walmart batteries as well. I have 3 years on my current battery w/o any issues, and it is vented as well. I can't recall if it is the 800 or 850 CCA, though

Joe.G · 08-27-2022, 08:53 AM

I really wanted to go with a light weight battery but the price on those are just to much for a non dedicated race car. The one option that was inline price wise I just didn't feel comfortable with as the its very small and doesn't have a lot of reserve power.

Joe.G · 09-06-2022, 07:58 PM

Installed the battery today, Works fine , I did take the Ground cable bolt out and took the paint off from under washer, everything looked clean the bolt itself had a little rust but it did come out hard. I added Dielectric grease to everything. The dash told me to put down drivers side window and after I did that it told me to do the Passenger side. Guess I just put it down then up?

Risingson05 · 09-06-2022, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Installed the battery today, Works fine , I did take the Ground cable bolt out and took the paint off from under washer, everything looked clean the bolt itself had a little rust but it did come out hard. I added Dielectric grease to everything. The dash told me to put down drivers side window and after I did that it told me to do the Passenger side. Guess I just put it down then up?

Yup , just do what the car asks so that reactivate the window to come down and up before you open and shut the car door

Joe.G · 09-06-2022, 08:32 PM

I am guessing it'll tell you to redo it if it didn't take ? I think I followed the directions lol. I had other stuff going on so know I don't remember if I did what it said.

BadAssBumbleBee · 09-06-2022, 08:42 PM

Sorry I'm a little late to the party.

My stock 11 year old OEM battery started giving me problems starting the car last year, particularly if it sat for more than 4-5 days, so I replaced it with a Motomaster Eliminator 94R/H7 AMG from Canadian Tire ($249.99 Canadian).

silversleeper · 09-06-2022, 09:03 PM

The charging system is programmed to charge AGM acid glass mat batteries. They are slightly different than the other lead acid batteries so I don't suggest anything radically different. Some people haven't had great experiences with expensive options like the Optima and others. I went with a big Costco AGM replacement.
Edit: oops I know I posted this before, happens to be in this same thread 6mo ago so e.g. double post.

camguynj · 09-07-2022, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Ordered from Summit today, Hopefully it ships well.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-94ragm

Does it have a vent tube? Description didn’t say.

Joe.G · 09-07-2022, 07:41 AM

Yes on both sides, I took plug out of factory battery toplug the unused one.

08-25-2022, 04:50 PM	#30
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 500	Yes the one I bought has the vent, matter of fact it has vents on both sides of battery. Very important for a Convertible __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

08-25-2022, 08:42 PM	#31
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	The Last 2 Red top batteries I purchased I was not impressed with, i have always have had good luck with Diehard batteries. I have a DieHard in my Ram that is from 2014 an dstill going, i will replace that one next. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-27-2022, 08:53 AM	#33
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	I really wanted to go with a light weight battery but the price on those are just to much for a non dedicated race car. The one option that was inline price wise I just didn't feel comfortable with as the its very small and doesn't have a lot of reserve power. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-06-2022, 07:58 PM	#34
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	Installed the battery today, Works fine , I did take the Ground cable bolt out and took the paint off from under washer, everything looked clean the bolt itself had a little rust but it did come out hard. I added Dielectric grease to everything. The dash told me to put down drivers side window and after I did that it told me to do the Passenger side. Guess I just put it down then up? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-06-2022, 08:32 PM	#36
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	I am guessing it'll tell you to redo it if it didn't take ? I think I followed the directions lol. I had other stuff going on so know I don't remember if I did what it said. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-06-2022, 08:42 PM	#37
BadAssBumbleBee Drives: 2010 Callaway SC572 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 564	Sorry I'm a little late to the party. My stock 11 year old OEM battery started giving me problems starting the car last year, particularly if it sat for more than 4-5 days, so I replaced it with a Motomaster Eliminator 94R/H7 AMG from Canadian Tire ($249.99 Canadian). Attached Images __________________ Steve 2010 Callaway SC572 2019 Jeep JL Rubicon

09-06-2022, 09:03 PM	#38
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,531	The charging system is programmed to charge AGM acid glass mat batteries. They are slightly different than the other lead acid batteries so I don't suggest anything radically different. Some people haven't had great experiences with expensive options like the Optima and others. I went with a big Costco AGM replacement. Edit: oops I know I posted this before, happens to be in this same thread 6mo ago so e.g. double post.

09-07-2022, 07:41 AM	#40
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,322	Yes on both sides, I took plug out of factory battery toplug the unused one. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.