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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Thanks - I'll try it. Sometimes the directions are overly cautious!
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott03Z06
Napa sells them in Jax, I heard from my buddy at goodyear that they are made in the same factory....who knows.....the red tops look better the way I see and they dont fail
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BergsZO6
I just got a battery tender the other day. The directions say red/positive to red terminal post, no problem. Black/negative to the frame on metal on the motor - NEVER hook negative to negative terminal post. Problem - tender wires are only 12" long. Where do you hook the negative??
Neg to neg is fine. The reason is you want no sparks on top of a battery. Hook it up then pull it in.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Thanks for the info.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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I don't think I would bother with an Optima in a Z06 unless I had a really strong aftermarket stereo. I'd just go to Sears and pick up a DieHard on sale.

The original OEM battery in my 02 Z06 is still good and I don't use the car that much (9000 miles). The DieHard in my daily driver is also about 4 years old.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rbartick
I don't think I would bother with an Optima in a Z06 unless I had a really strong aftermarket stereo. I'd just go to Sears and pick up a DieHard on sale.

The original OEM battery in my 02 Z06 is still good and I don't use the car that much (9000 miles). The DieHard in my daily driver is also about 4 years old.
opinions are like....... errr.... never mind
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by e-hodges
opinions are like....... errr.... never mind
Ok. Thanks for the helpful post.
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