[Z06] NEED new battery
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: PORT ALLEN LA.
My Concern With A Battery Is Acid Being Spilled On The Vehicle Under Normal Use And Some Batteries In The Past Were Noted For That Problem, The New Agm Battery I Think Has Solved That Problem. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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Just because we drive Vettes doesn't mean we need some special fancy smancy looking/sounding battery. Ive been using Autozone batteries in over 20 of my cars in the past 15 years and have never had a one of them last less than 4.5 years and not a one leaked or otherwise. When my 03 Z stock battery finally dies probably in a couple yeas from now its getting a Autozone one also.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: "Atlanta" Ga.
I have a red top in the wife's station wagon, that sits out 24/7 in the heat etc, and it have been great for about 5 years now.
I replaced my Z battery with the smaller (lighter) yellow top. The leak issue concerned me, and since it's not a daily driver I liked the idea of a ddep cycle battery.
However I have since put a battery tender plus on both Vette's, as they are not daily drivers, and that works great. Never have to worry about the charge, and you can use any battery and it will be like new even if the car has not been driven for 3 months. Actually had hand surgery that keep me out of the car for 3 months, and she fired right up after the dotor said I could use my hand again
I replaced my Z battery with the smaller (lighter) yellow top. The leak issue concerned me, and since it's not a daily driver I liked the idea of a ddep cycle battery.
However I have since put a battery tender plus on both Vette's, as they are not daily drivers, and that works great. Never have to worry about the charge, and you can use any battery and it will be like new even if the car has not been driven for 3 months. Actually had hand surgery that keep me out of the car for 3 months, and she fired right up after the dotor said I could use my hand again
Pro
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Oviedo FL
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1703658
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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Although I have not been able to personally verify this on my own car, Z06 Corvettes should have come from the factory with AGM batteries. This was done not only for the prevention of acid spills but also because AGM batteries are typically lighter in weight. As we all know, weight savings was a major consideration in the build of our cars.
LO PHAT
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: "Atlanta" Ga.
On thier site they explain it all, but I am no electrician..
I got them for 37.50 on ebay. Don't pay the 59.99 you see all the time.
here is the link to my purchase
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...126290381&rd=1
