Billet Aluminum Battery Terminal cover - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SummitWhite11 · 08-08-2025, 05:56 PM

Curious for those who have installed this cover... how do you like it? I just ordered one off of Amazon for about $40 with free shipping compared to the major vendors that sell them for much more plus shipping on this site or elsewhere etc...

The reason I replaced mine was that the factory plastic cap with the strap broke. Upon looking for a new factory replacement.. I kept seeing these red plastic cover/cap go for upwards of $60-$90 on line. WTF!

Anyhow I installed it but then realized that this cover needs to be removed every time I want to hook my Camaro to the battery tender in the garage when not in use. The cover comes with some 3M double sided tape... but what for? If I need to remove it then it just makes it harder. I chose not to apply the 3m double sided tape. It's too bad it doesn't come with a cap that can screw on and off.

Thoughts??

The SS Godfather · 08-08-2025, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

Curious for those who have installed this cover... how do you like it? I just ordered one off of Amazon for about $40 with free shipping compared to the major vendors that sell them for much more plus shipping on this site or elsewhere etc...

The reason I replaced mine was that the factory plastic cap with the strap broke. Upon looking for a new factory replacement.. I kept seeing these red plastic cover/cap go for upwards of $60-$90 on line. WTF!

Anyhow I installed it but then realized that this cover needs to be removed every time I want to hook my Camaro to the battery tender in the garage when not in use. The cover comes with some 3M double sided tape... but what for? If I need to remove it then it just makes it harder. I chose not to apply the 3m double sided tape. It's too bad it doesn't come with a cap that can screw on and off.

Thoughts??

I hook my battery charger in the rear plug type as easy fix straight off battery! The charger came with alligator clips or hard wire leads with a plug which works beautifully!

SummitWhite11 · 08-08-2025, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The SS Godfather

I hook my battery charger in the rear plug type as easy fix straight off battery! The charger came with alligator clips or hard wire leads with a plug which works beautifully!

Are you referring to the rear trunk battery hook up?

The SS Godfather · 08-08-2025, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

Are you referring to the rear trunk battery hook up?

Correct, I just plug into the lead which is permanently screwed to battery terminals! Then I open rear trunk , plug in and all sorted !

SummitWhite11 · 08-08-2025, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The SS Godfather

Correct, I just plug into the lead which is permanently screwed to battery terminals! Then I open rear trunk , plug in and all sorted !

The thing for me is I bring my Camaro into the garage forward facing in which the battery tender is hooked up in front. I do not have any electrical outlets on my side walls in the garage which is a problem. I plan on having them installed in the future by an electrician but for now this will do. As for backing in the Camaro... that is another option... but it is a hassle in having to remove the rear trunk floor cover over the battery to hook up and reinstall everything when on the go. That is a major PITA if you ask me. Post pics of your set up if you don't mind.

Joe.G · 08-09-2025, 09:34 AM

Mine is hooked to rear battery with the ends that bolt to battery not the clips, I then snaked it up from under the floor and all i have to do is pop the trunk and plug it in, I gently set the trunk down and I am done. It is not in the way of anything and barely noticable when you open the trunk as it is against the back wall.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-09-2025, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The SS Godfather

I hook my battery charger in the rear plug type as easy fix straight off battery! The charger came with alligator clips or hard wire leads with a plug which works beautifully!

I do this as well... I have the CTEK 7002 charger. Works great..

SummitWhite11 · 08-09-2025, 05:38 PM

Please post pics guys so I have a better understanding of what I am looking at. My terminal hook up line is rather short when it connects to the extension for the battery tender.. Pics of what I am currently doing below....

bsn · 08-09-2025, 06:12 PM

You can either buy outdoor rated velcro or glue some rare earth magnets to the cover-easy on easy off.

SummitWhite11 · 08-09-2025, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bsn

You can either buy outdoor rated velcro or glue some rare earth magnets to the cover-easy on easy off.

I am not following sorry.

Joe.G · 08-09-2025, 10:27 PM

I would not hook it there go strait to the battery, I'll try to get Pictures this week as I am away at the moment.

I use these to the Battery

https://www.batterytender.com/produc...ccessory-cable

SummitWhite11 · 08-10-2025, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I would not hook it there go strait to the battery, I'll try to get Pictures this week as I am away at the moment.

I use these to the Battery

https://www.batterytender.com/produc...ccessory-cable

I've been doing this for 6 years with no issues. Looking for to the pics.

Joe.G · 08-10-2025, 08:26 AM

I'll post pics of my set up once I am back from vacation. Just wanted to show you the wires I use instead of the clips. Takes me about 10 seconds to hook up after opening car door.

olblue75 · 08-10-2025, 11:28 PM

I found a set up I don’t remember where at but it comes through the trunk floor with a grommet and goes to the battery, there is a cap on the part that sticks out so I don’t even have to open the trunk.

08-08-2025, 05:56 PM	#1
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,789	Billet Aluminum Battery Terminal cover Curious for those who have installed this cover... how do you like it? I just ordered one off of Amazon for about $40 with free shipping compared to the major vendors that sell them for much more plus shipping on this site or elsewhere etc... The reason I replaced mine was that the factory plastic cap with the strap broke. Upon looking for a new factory replacement.. I kept seeing these red plastic cover/cap go for upwards of $60-$90 on line. WTF! Anyhow I installed it but then realized that this cover needs to be removed every time I want to hook my Camaro to the battery tender in the garage when not in use. The cover comes with some 3M double sided tape... but what for? If I need to remove it then it just makes it harder. I chose not to apply the 3m double sided tape. It's too bad it doesn't come with a cap that can screw on and off. Thoughts?? Attached Images __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Sided Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links, Aluminum Blend Door, Evil Energy Catch Can. Last edited by SummitWhite11; 08-08-2025 at 06:52 PM.

08-09-2025, 09:34 AM	#6
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	Mine is hooked to rear battery with the ends that bolt to battery not the clips, I then snaked it up from under the floor and all i have to do is pop the trunk and plug it in, I gently set the trunk down and I am done. It is not in the way of anything and barely noticable when you open the trunk as it is against the back wall. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, 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, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-09-2025, 05:38 PM	#8
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,789	Please post pics guys so I have a better understanding of what I am looking at. My terminal hook up line is rather short when it connects to the extension for the battery tender.. Pics of what I am currently doing below.... Attached Images __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Sided Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links, Aluminum Blend Door, Evil Energy Catch Can.

08-09-2025, 10:27 PM	#11
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	I would not hook it there go strait to the battery, I'll try to get Pictures this week as I am away at the moment. I use these to the Battery https://www.batterytender.com/produc...ccessory-cable __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, 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, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-10-2025, 08:26 AM	#13
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	I'll post pics of my set up once I am back from vacation. Just wanted to show you the wires I use instead of the clips. Takes me about 10 seconds to hook up after opening car door. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, 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, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

08-09-2025, 06:12 PM	#9
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 469	You can either buy outdoor rated velcro or glue some rare earth magnets to the cover-easy on easy off.

08-10-2025, 11:28 PM	#14
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,155	I found a set up I don’t remember where at but it comes through the trunk floor with a grommet and goes to the battery, there is a cap on the part that sticks out so I don’t even have to open the trunk. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.