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TLSTWIN · 09-08-2013, 08:26 AM

ok, as the title says.

Have you replaced your battery?

Is so why? Lighter? Dead? needed more power?

If you did replace it, what did you replace it with? How much?

Mr_Draco · 09-08-2013, 08:51 AM

You left out an option.

No, haven't replaced it.

stray bullitt · 09-08-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

You left out an option.

No, haven't replaced it.

Ditto.

Mwalterhouse · 09-08-2013, 08:55 AM

Replaced it this summer with an Optima Battery

turboguy327 · 09-08-2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mwalterhouse

Replaced it this summer with an Optima Battery

Buy a trickle charger and keep it plugged in if the car sits for more than a day or 2. You will come back to a dead battery. Optimas are great for daily drivers and have a ton of power but don't hold it very well. I went through 3 of them with my supra before I gave up. Once they go dead they are incredibly difficult to bring back. I'd return it if you could and get a Braille battery unless you have a huge system and need the optima.

Yaj1000 · 09-08-2013, 08:58 AM

not yet, but do plan on it ............. despite the arguments against it, my faith lies heavy with optima yellow top. I plan on upgrading the stereo and adding a few screens inside thus the additional power consumption is necessary.

Sir Nuke · 09-08-2013, 09:00 AM

I voted other......as you didn't give the option of NO

and I haven't.

pincoin · 09-08-2013, 10:46 AM

Original battery for me, sometimes the car sits weeks at a time.

fielderLS3 · 09-08-2013, 10:59 AM

Only battery I've ever replaced was in my Olds because the original died (1 month short of 10 years).

I just replaced it with the top rated generic store brand with a 7 year replacement warranty. Works perfect whether 100 or -10 outside. Generally, a battery is a battery. No reason to pay more than you have to just for a brand name that's advertised on TV.

Firefighter · 09-08-2013, 11:08 AM

I haven't had mine long enough to even worry about it (April, 2013) but I'm curious what the choices are. I would lean towards an Optima or some other sealed gel battery.

slomaro3.4 · 09-08-2013, 12:03 PM

Still rocking the OEM Battery here. It hasn't ever really beenin an environment that pushed it though.

dollar14 · 09-08-2013, 12:03 PM

mine was three years old and still working fine but I didn't want it to die on me all of the sudden,plus I wanted a sealed/non vented battery so I bought this http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...+Can_L4%2f2.4L) kinda pricey but 800 cca,deep cycle and long reserve.the best part is 48 month free replacement.im not on a weight loss program for the Camaro. it is 4 lbs heavier and 3/8 in. taller than the original.sorry cant get link to work but it is interstate part number MT7-34

TLSTWIN · 09-08-2013, 01:14 PM

lol, i guess I did forget an option of "no", but really don't care if you haven't replaced it honestly... lol

Just wondering what people have replaced them with, why, and how much they cost.... lol

ORANGE U NV · 09-08-2013, 01:20 PM

Went to start the car one morning and the battery exploded. My Camaro was 3 1/2 years old with about 40K miles.

View Poll Results: Have you replaced your battery?
I replaced my battery for a lighter one	1	1.02%
I replaced my battery for one with more power	1	1.02%
I replaced mine because it died	11	11.22%
some other reason, explain please	5	5.10%
Have not replaced my battery	80	81.63%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

09-08-2013, 08:26 AM	#1
TLSTWIN Romans10:9-13 Drives: /\yes, this is me/\ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermilion, Ohio Posts: 4,435	Have you replaced your battery? ok, as the title says. Have you replaced your battery? Is so why? Lighter? Dead? needed more power? If you did replace it, what did you replace it with? How much? __________________

09-08-2013, 09:00 AM	#7
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,373 View My Garage	I voted other......as you didn't give the option of NO and I haven't. __________________

09-08-2013, 10:46 AM	#8
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	Original battery for me, sometimes the car sits weeks at a time. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

09-08-2013, 10:59 AM	#9
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Only battery I've ever replaced was in my Olds because the original died (1 month short of 10 years). I just replaced it with the top rated generic store brand with a 7 year replacement warranty. Works perfect whether 100 or -10 outside. Generally, a battery is a battery. No reason to pay more than you have to just for a brand name that's advertised on TV. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

09-08-2013, 08:51 AM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,199	You left out an option. No, haven't replaced it.

09-08-2013, 08:55 AM	#4
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Replaced it this summer with an Optima Battery

09-08-2013, 08:58 AM	#6
Yaj1000 Drives: Potential camaro owner Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 18	not yet, but do plan on it ............. despite the arguments against it, my faith lies heavy with optima yellow top. I plan on upgrading the stereo and adding a few screens inside thus the additional power consumption is necessary.

09-08-2013, 11:08 AM	#10
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	I haven't had mine long enough to even worry about it (April, 2013) but I'm curious what the choices are. I would lean towards an Optima or some other sealed gel battery.

09-08-2013, 12:03 PM	#11
slomaro3.4 Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego Posts: 439	Still rocking the OEM Battery here. It hasn't ever really beenin an environment that pushed it though. __________________ #YOLO

09-08-2013, 12:03 PM	#12
dollar14 Drives: 2010 summit white 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: garland texas Posts: 124 View My Garage	mine was three years old and still working fine but I didn't want it to die on me all of the sudden,plus I wanted a sealed/non vented battery so I bought this http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...+Can_L4%2f2.4L) kinda pricey but 800 cca,deep cycle and long reserve.the best part is 48 month free replacement.im not on a weight loss program for the Camaro. it is 4 lbs heavier and 3/8 in. taller than the original.sorry cant get link to work but it is interstate part number MT7-34 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6,kooks 1-7/8 LT'S with hi flow cats,factory NPP cat back system,ADM performance street c.a.i.ADM built LSA with 750+ package,160 deg. thermostat,mti six shooter shifter,jac fab front license plate bracket and tunnel brace,eibach 1 inch pro kit,ADM exhaust controller,custom ADM performance tune,703 rwhp 704 rwtq Last edited by dollar14; 09-08-2013 at 12:12 PM. Reason: wrong link

09-08-2013, 01:14 PM	#13
TLSTWIN Romans10:9-13 Drives: /\yes, this is me/\ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermilion, Ohio Posts: 4,435	lol, i guess I did forget an option of "no", but really don't care if you haven't replaced it honestly... lol Just wondering what people have replaced them with, why, and how much they cost.... lol __________________

09-08-2013, 01:20 PM	#14
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	Went to start the car one morning and the battery exploded. My Camaro was 3 1/2 years old with about 40K miles. Attached Images __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).