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Infidel67 · 11-27-2023, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I'm fairly positive that I still have the factory battery in my car. Dreading the eventual fact that my battery will go bad eventually and have to be replaced.

I had my factory one in there until 2 years ago, because of my Audio system I had to get a better one, but there was nothing wrong with it and it's still running in my buddy's mustang

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-27-2023, 12:19 PM

My may ‘09 build still has the factory battery and is still great. I’m not looking forward to replacing it when the time comes.

11/SS/RS · 11-27-2023, 12:40 PM

Look into Interstate Batteries... Most are made in USA

Tuex · 11-27-2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

...I'd much rather see it say "Germany" though, they make good stuff!!

Thx

My Camaro still runs with 1st battery (since 2011), seems to be great american stuff (I hope it's really american

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1JEWLDSSRS · 11-27-2023, 02:00 PM

Well guys, I called Advance's main Corporate center to ask about the batteries, and they couldn't tell me anything other than what I already researched. So I did some more digging and found this info. Seems as though there is only 3 companies that make batteries in the USA, the rest are from other countries. So I'm not sure what the heck is going on. Here are the links I found.

https://madeinfind.com/car-batteries-made-in-usa/

https://www.slashgear.com/1316383/ma...worst-to-best/

11/SS/RS · 11-27-2023, 03:36 PM

JCI builds for Interstate.

2010sgm · 11-27-2023, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

With the "China" sticker??

Probably it's not a big deal to me..your computer your typing on was made I china so is your cell phone....its not a big deal to me...

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-27-2023, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010sgm

Probably it's not a big deal to me..your computer your typing on was made I china so is your cell phone....its not a big deal to me...

Yeah I know. I'm just one of those inquiring minds that want to know. But I'll tell you what, all this researching about them I really learned a lot about where all these batteries are made now. The only ones made in USA are the DEKA line of batteries... Made in Pennsylvania.. All good. Gonna toss the Diehard in and fahgetaboutit...

CamaroCracka · 11-27-2023, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010sgm

Probably it's not a big deal to me..your computer your typing on was made I china so is your cell phone....its not a big deal to me...

Computers and cell phones get replaced every two to three years and are junk by the time you upgrade. I have tools made in the 50s that still do a great job. I guess it depends on how long you intend to keep your car.

2010sgm · 11-27-2023, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Computers and cell phones get replaced every two to three years and are junk by the time you upgrade. I have tools made in the 50s that still do a great job. I guess it depends on how long you intend to keep your car.

I have old hand tools as well a battery is not going to last 10 years 2 to 4 yrs buy a new one. I plan to keep my camaro for many years....

Infidel67 · 11-27-2023, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

My may ‘09 build still has the factory battery and is still great. I’m not looking forward to replacing it when the time comes.

Why is that? because of Chinese junk ? because it's a easy job lol.

PaulsSS · 11-27-2023, 10:28 PM

I'll bet if you put a made in USA sticker on that batt you'll feel alot better. My wife works for a large well know apparel and footwear company. They commonly remove all the made in china labels stickers etc and attach made in USA labels. Right now I think its very tough to find real made in USA products.

ariZona28 · 11-27-2023, 10:57 PM

I understand it's difficult to find USA made stuff. BUT sometimes there's a choice between China and a country that is less hostile towards our economic system and lifestyle. Country's like S. Korea, Taiwan and yes, even Mexico are a bit more tolerable in my opinion. I know the majority of people don't give a darn and just want to save a few bucks but we can at least be aware of "country of origin" when we decide who gets our hard earned money.

chevy pilot · 11-28-2023, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010sgm

Probably it's not a big deal to me..your computer your typing on was made I china so is your cell phone....its not a big deal to me...

I never came to buy chinese tires.

11-27-2023, 12:19 PM	#30
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	My may ‘09 build still has the factory battery and is still great. I’m not looking forward to replacing it when the time comes. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-27-2023, 02:00 PM	#33
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,043	Well guys, I called Advance's main Corporate center to ask about the batteries, and they couldn't tell me anything other than what I already researched. So I did some more digging and found this info. Seems as though there is only 3 companies that make batteries in the USA, the rest are from other countries. So I'm not sure what the heck is going on. Here are the links I found. https://madeinfind.com/car-batteries-made-in-usa/ https://www.slashgear.com/1316383/ma...worst-to-best/ __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

11-27-2023, 10:57 PM	#41
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,797	I understand it's difficult to find USA made stuff. BUT sometimes there's a choice between China and a country that is less hostile towards our economic system and lifestyle. Country's like S. Korea, Taiwan and yes, even Mexico are a bit more tolerable in my opinion. I know the majority of people don't give a darn and just want to save a few bucks but we can at least be aware of "country of origin" when we decide who gets our hard earned money. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

11-27-2023, 12:40 PM	#31
11/SS/RS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 147	Look into Interstate Batteries... Most are made in USA

11-27-2023, 03:36 PM	#34
11/SS/RS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 147	JCI builds for Interstate.

11-27-2023, 10:28 PM	#40
PaulsSS Account Suspended Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 351	I'll bet if you put a made in USA sticker on that batt you'll feel alot better. My wife works for a large well know apparel and footwear company. They commonly remove all the made in china labels stickers etc and attach made in USA labels. Right now I think its very tough to find real made in USA products.