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WB9MCW · 07-23-2012

I found this to be interesting.

Benefits of OPTIMA Batteries

After being fed up by the many faults in old-school batteries, OPTIMA decided to start from scratch to design a better car battery for your vehicle. After several breakthroughs in design and performance, OPTIMA completely redefined the capabilities of the car battery.

OPTIMA stands apart from the competition thanks to their Spiralcell Technology. While old-school batteries are filled with flat sheets of lead, the OPTIMA car battery is filled with tightly coiled rolls. Not only does this ingenious design protect the lead from vibration, but it also keeps the batteries 100% maintenance free. That’s right—you never have to top an OPTIMA battery off with distilled water. Plus, off-road enthusiasts can explore the unknown without worrying about a leaky battery—the OPTIMA battery can flip a full 180° without leaking.

Lasting about twice as long as the competition, OPTIMA batteries have the juice to power your monster audio system or jump start a racer at the track. And, they can handle the most demanding situations.

About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries has earned a solid reputation for top-quality products, consistently reliable service and business innovations. What started as a small company has now grown to be one of the most respected names in the car battery business. For more than 60 years, Interstate has been designing high-quality replacement car batteries. The company is based on high principles to offer the best-quality products, provide impeccable service and always treat the customer with respect. When you choose an Interstate battery, you can be certain you’re choosing a battery that was made with quality and design in mind.

cvette98pacecar · 07-23-2012

Do none of you know me, It will be a New not re-manufactured GM exact replacement.
At this point it is just money. Pretty soon both cars will be completly NOS parts. I have pretty much every receipt for everything that was ever done to either vehicle, It appears that the battery lasted for 19 years. Amazing what a battery tender will do.

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-23-2012

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Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar

Do none of you know me, It will be a New not re-manufactured GM exact replacement.
At this point it is just money. Pretty soon both cars will be complete NOS parts. I have pretty much every receipt for everything that was ever done to either vehicle, It appears that the battery lasted for 19 years. Amazing what a battery tender will do.

hahahahaha

You still might consider an Optima, Robert. I have one of the yellow ones, relocated behind the passenger seat, in the Turq car. Tough battery.

cvette98pacecar · 07-23-2012

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

hahahahaha

You still might consider an Optima, Robert. I have one of the yellow ones in the Turq car. Tough battery.

I am going to get the ruby registered next year as a semi-survivor. That is if I can keep it running.

Updated my Signature what do you think.

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-23-2012

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Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar

I am going to get the ruby registered next year as a semi-survivor. That is if I can keep it running.

Updated my Signature what do you think.

Hahahaha

I feel your pain. I've been fighting the dreaded "throttle plate sticking" issue for about two weeks. Finally have it band-aided for now with lithium grease. I'll R&R over the Winter unless it annoys me before then.

scottfab · 07-23-2012

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Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar

Do none of you know me, It will be a New not re-manufactured GM exact replacement.
At this point it is just money. Pretty soon both cars will be completly NOS parts. I have pretty much every receipt for everything that was ever done to either vehicle, It appears that the battery lasted for 19 years. Amazing what a battery tender will do.

Wow, amazing, 19yrs. Let me know if you find a stock or near stock Delco battery.
I'm not totally stock but all my mods are reversible.

WB9MCW · 07-23-2012

"Amazing what a battery tender will do."

Well that was an easy fix!

That is how I fixed my Grand Marquis that drains the battery in the winter when is sits for a week. Never could find the drain source so the fix was the waterproof battery tender mounted under the hood and plug it in when it is wintertime. Starts great every time now.

I have the marine type one in my boat and use it all the time for the insurance that when it is time to go boating I know the blower motor will crank over in the Scarab for sure. Nuthin worse than dead batteries when it is time to use a toy.

It seems when you have lots of toys you are always screwing around with battery issues. Second comes waxing 'em all.

cvette98pacecar · 07-23-2012

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

"Amazing what a battery tender will do."

Well that was an easy fix!

That is how I fixed my Grand Marquis that drains the battery in the winter when is sits for a week. Never could find the drain source so the fix was the waterproof battery tender mounted under the hood and plug it in when it is wintertime. Starts great every time now.

I have the marine type one in my boat and use it all the time for the insurance that when it is time to go boating I know the blower motor will crank over in the Scarab for sure. Nuthin worse than dead batteries when it is time to use a toy.

It seems when you have lots of toys you are always screwing around with battery issues. Second comes waxing 'em all.

Still need a new battery, I am saying that my 98 has the same original battery , I have not had it plugged in on the tender for over two months and there is no problems.

I currently Have two tenders 1 four bank for the four Corvettes and 1 two back that sits on a shelf.
http://batterytender.com/automotive/...emisphere.html

07-23-2012	#1
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,584	Re: Electrical Short. I found this to be interesting. Benefits of OPTIMA Batteries After being fed up by the many faults in old-school batteries, OPTIMA decided to start from scratch to design a better car battery for your vehicle. After several breakthroughs in design and performance, OPTIMA completely redefined the capabilities of the car battery. OPTIMA stands apart from the competition thanks to their Spiralcell Technology. While old-school batteries are filled with flat sheets of lead, the OPTIMA car battery is filled with tightly coiled rolls. Not only does this ingenious design protect the lead from vibration, but it also keeps the batteries 100% maintenance free. That’s right—you never have to top an OPTIMA battery off with distilled water. Plus, off-road enthusiasts can explore the unknown without worrying about a leaky battery—the OPTIMA battery can flip a full 180° without leaking. Lasting about twice as long as the competition, OPTIMA batteries have the juice to power your monster audio system or jump start a racer at the track. And, they can handle the most demanding situations. About Interstate Batteries Interstate Batteries has earned a solid reputation for top-quality products, consistently reliable service and business innovations. What started as a small company has now grown to be one of the most respected names in the car battery business. For more than 60 years, Interstate has been designing high-quality replacement car batteries. The company is based on high principles to offer the best-quality products, provide impeccable service and always treat the customer with respect. When you choose an Interstate battery, you can be certain you’re choosing a battery that was made with quality and design in mind.

07-23-2012	#2
cvette98pacecar Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,466	Re: Electrical Short. Do none of you know me, It will be a New not re-manufactured GM exact replacement. At this point it is just money. Pretty soon both cars will be completly NOS parts. I have pretty much every receipt for everything that was ever done to either vehicle, It appears that the battery lasted for 19 years. Amazing what a battery tender will do. Last edited by cvette98pacecar; 07-23-2012 at 11:24 PM.

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WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,584	Re: Electrical Short. "Amazing what a battery tender will do." Well that was an easy fix! That is how I fixed my Grand Marquis that drains the battery in the winter when is sits for a week. Never could find the drain source so the fix was the waterproof battery tender mounted under the hood and plug it in when it is wintertime. Starts great every time now. I have the marine type one in my boat and use it all the time for the insurance that when it is time to go boating I know the blower motor will crank over in the Scarab for sure. Nuthin worse than dead batteries when it is time to use a toy. It seems when you have lots of toys you are always screwing around with battery issues. Second comes waxing 'em all.