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I have an 04 C5. I've read a lot about the batteries sometimes leaking and causing damage to the electrical components and especially the computer. What about using a battery box like many people use in a boat for the deep cycle batteries ? You don't have to use the top of the box and I assume that the box would keep any leakage contained plus the box is just some kind of plastic so it could easily be cut or modified. Well anyway that's a thought.
I think a battery box might be a fine plan. You have to figure out how you are going to attach the box — do we penetrate the box bottom for fasteners? Do we find a box that is more or less a tall tray liner, then fabricate a new hold down to secure battery and box? Might take a little thinking up a solution.
Another option is to buy battery leakage absorption pads and placed them under the battery with or without the box. I have not seen battery leakage issues with maintenance free batteries that I use in all my vehicles. Of course there is Murphy's Law and I visually check the battery every time I open the hood, at least once a week.
When I bought my car the previous owner just installed a new battery. I'll swap it out in another 5 years or so and switch to AGM. I think the original leakage problem was a AC Delco issue with leaky posts? I thought I read that somewhere...
In the mean time I just put a battery pad under the battery just in case: It was less than $10 two years ago... https://batterymat.com/mats-rolls/
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IMO, an AGM battery would be a better approach, but if you can figure out a way to put a battery box in the car, secure it and allow for the connections to be made, I don't see why that wouldn't work too.
I just put a new battery in my Z 3 weeks ago and I set it on a battery pad,absorbing vibration etc. It's about 3/16" thick. The Z is a bit of sporty ride stock so I think it will help with help the battery against a bumpy ride over its life. And by the way I have never had a battery issue in any of my Zs.
This is why I stick with AGM (right now Optima redtop), don't have to worry about it!
The Optima battery is actually a Jell Cell not an AGM. The issue with either is dicharge and heat. They are both VERY subceptible to damage in warm weather ststes as well as they cannot discharge under 50% or severe damage occurs. In addition, they both need a special charger or they will be damaged.
The Optima battery is actually a Jell Cell not an AGM. The issue with either is dicharge and heat. They are both VERY subceptible to damage in warm weather ststes as well as they cannot discharge under 50% or severe damage occurs. In addition, they both need a special charger or they will be damaged.
You should let Optima know right away. They think they are AGM batteries. Optima's site with the correct information on AGM/Gel. "All OPTIMA batteries are AGM batteries, but no OPTIMA batteries are gel batteries."
If you have any evidence to back up your claim please post it.
You can google and find dozens of cookie cutter boxes or enclosures clearly all made by the same chinese shop and rebranded. Most of those cost more and don't have as clean a setup as this.
The Optima battery is actually a Jell Cell not an AGM. The issue with either is dicharge and heat. They are both VERY subceptible to damage in warm weather ststes as well as they cannot discharge under 50% or severe damage occurs. In addition, they both need a special charger or they will be damaged.
What about a battery box ??
