Suggestions for Battery Tender

[A26B]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

I know you guys do NOT want to hear this but.......

I am having soooo much fun with Battery Disconnect I cannot stop suggesting it

If I want to work on something electrical......not fire up the LT5 for a couple weeks.......it is SOOOOOOO SIMPLE to just lift the hood and turn the knob a couple turns



There.....I said it
While you guys are tripping over your Battery Tenders

I use the same battery disconnect device & wouldn't be without it.

I have my Battery Tender leads permanently hooked up with eyelet connectors at the battery end, using studs in place of bolt. To drive, just a couple of twists on the knob & unplug the battery tender in-line connector located about 12" from battery end of leads. I secure the 12" lead it with the plug cap protector looped around the cruise control vacuum line.

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

I know you guys do NOT want to hear this but.......

I am having soooo much fun with Battery Disconnect I cannot stop suggesting it

If I want to work on something electrical......not fire up the LT5 for a couple weeks.......it is SOOOOOOO SIMPLE to just lift the hood and turn the knob a couple turns



There.....I said it
While you guys are tripping over your Battery Tenders

Well that is a fine idea, but I will have to say that I started the Z today for the first time in about 2 1/2 weeks after hooking up the BT Plus.....have to say that the LT5 fired up in 2 seconds after turning the key and oil pressure was up within 4 to 5 seconds. And yes it is about 44 degrees today and not the sub freezing temps we been having. After the engine warmed up, did a couple of restarts, and fired right up each time, and no chain rattle......what's up with that???
And I only tripped once in that time over the cord....will find a better location soon........
The disconnect could be an enhancement to the BT, but it is good to know that your battery is at a full charge when not in use......still very glad I made the purchase....

[edram454]

I used to use this and I do like it when I had my c3 corvette. but... with my zr1 I dont want to be setting my radio every time I get in the car since I am cutting off the battery every time I turn that knob. It is a easy solution without spending much money but you dont really help you battery at all as it sits over time.
ed ramos #3028

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by edram454

I used to use this and I do like it when I had my c3 corvette. but... with my zr1 I dont want to be setting my radio every time I get in the car since I am cutting off the battery every time I turn that knob. It is a easy solution without spending much money but you dont really help you battery at all as it sits over time.
ed ramos #3028

You either disconnect the battery or leave it connected with a battery tender

A Battery Disconnect is SIMPLER

You do loose the radio memory and either choice helps the battery maintain charge

In either case you are Tending the Battery.

The Disconnect has other handy features in that you can Disconnect the Battery for ZR1 electrical maintenance (Changing out a CHIP for example). Or.....you can Disconnect the Battery and then leave the ignition switch ON and with the Disconnect handy under the hood turn power on to check lights, vacuum pump, fuel pump, and more. And if you want to reset some Aberrant Codes the Disconnect is perfect. Every time the ZR1 sits for a long time my Aberrant Codes are reset.

No Power required to be left on in garage, No extension Cords, No wires to trip over, A theft Safety Feature as the ZR1 is Dead.....lets see.....I think there are more advantages also.

Just thought of another advantage......if you want to tend to your battery out in your driveway or at the curb.....Battery Disconnect is a lot better than stringing together several extension cords

And....the Battery Disconnect sits perfectly with plenty room under the hood and very easy to get to without even raising the hood much more than a few inches.

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

You do loose the radio memory and either choice helps the battery maintain charge

Sounds like a pain resetting six radio stations every time (so I'm guessing you don't bother).

I went with the BT cigarette lighter method (suggested earlier in this thread, I think). It is semi-convenient (no need to open the hood), but there is still a wire to step over. It's a pretty good comprimise while I'm waiting for the wireless version. :-)

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

Sounds like a pain resetting six radio stations every time (so I'm guessing you don't bother).

I went with the BT cigarette lighter method (suggested earlier in this thread, I think). It is semi-convenient (no need to open the hood), but there is still a wire to step over. It's a pretty good comprimise while I'm waiting for the wireless version. :-)

I do not bother with radio as I play CDs or I just quickly select a station and leave it there without putting that station into memory

I listen mostly to my engine

[mike100]

haha. I think these cars look terrible with the antenna mast up so I only listen to the radio on longer trips. Mostly I just listen to the engine and ZF whine on trips down to the beach or on gas station runs.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by A26B

I use the same battery disconnect device & wouldn't be without it.

I have my Battery Tender leads permanently hooked up with eyelet connectors at the battery end, using studs in place of bolt. To drive, just a couple of twists on the knob & unplug the battery tender in-line connector located about 12" from battery end of leads. I secure the 12" lead it with the plug cap protector looped around the cruise control vacuum line.

I see those Battery Tender Disconnects on Ebay with the eyelet connectors......

I like my Disconnect with knob that requires NO 5/16 open end wrench (no tools of any kind to function once installed). And that Disconnect fits so PERFECTLY on the Negative Battery Post under the Hood.

You guys that mess around with Battery Tenders should just try a Disconnect for a while....just experiment....
Just Do It......I dare you....you will not go back to the electrical entanglement

I have Disconnected Batteries all winter long on many vehicles for a long time (Disconnected in Dec). And they ALL fire right up when the Batteries are Re-Connected in April. I do make sure there is a FULL CHARGE in December not running down the battery on those COOOOOLD Dec mornings just before I Disconnect the Battery.

Originally Posted by mike100

haha. I think these cars look terrible with the antenna mast up so I only listen to the radio on longer trips. Mostly I just listen to the engine and ZF whine on trips down to the beach or on gas station runs.

Your ZF whines
I cannot hear my ZF.....just the engine purring....such a perfect engine sound only the LT5 produces.
Especially with SW Headers/Exhaust.

The Hot Rodders At Applebees last night were looking at one of their Hot Rods until I drove by with Bad Z....
The Sound says.......Do NOT even think about it

[A26B]

I turned on the radio when I bought my Zee, have not listened to it since. I like the sounds and feel of the car and engine, the driving experience, seeing everything around me and the uncluttered, impulsive thoughts that that come from the entire experience.

I like music, but I don't feel the desire for any other sensory input when I drive the ZR-1.

BTW, I forgot to mention that it's so danged loud, you couldn't hear the radio anyway.

[Dynomite]

Oh......just have to say this.....for those guys that use Battery Tenders

I connected Negative Battery Cables on two ZR1s after sitting ALL winter (battery negative cable disconnected) since Dec and several other vehicles. Guess what.....they ALL fired right up like battery was in new condition. SO THERE.

The batteries were all charged up in December and seemed fully charged when the ZR1s fired up tonight.....and they fired up within 3 seconds with full oil pressure a couple seconds later.

I am installing the Battery Disconnect on the ZR1s tomorrow after proving the concept this winter (and every winter)