Dead Battery Poll
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Dead Battery Poll
If your battery died, what would you do?
I'm convinced that Delco turned out some bad batteries. ShopDog did an expose several mos ago that convinced me and others. I would not take a chance with a replacement Delco even if it were free.
I'm convinced that Delco turned out some bad batteries. ShopDog did an expose several mos ago that convinced me and others. I would not take a chance with a replacement Delco even if it were free.
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JT, I thought I was home free with the replacement battery but here I am again after 6 trouble free months. I have an electronic expert that advised me against the gel based batteries like the Optima.
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Originally Posted by C6FirstVette
Hey JFT...I think I might have one of the good ones...no dead battery so far..all 1200 miles worth anyway 
Michael
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If mine failed I'd fork out the $100 or so and go Optima
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I have not had a dead battery yet, but a week ago Friday after sitting for less than 48 hours it cranked slow like the battery was weak. Let it sit for three days DIC said 11.7 and it fired right up like normal. Something is definitely going on.
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Originally Posted by C6FirstVette
Hey JFT...I think I might have one of the good ones...no dead battery so far..all 1200 miles worth anyway
Michael
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you vote Michael?
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
If your battery died, what would you do?
I'm convinced that Delco turned out some bad batteries. ShopDog did an expose several mos ago that convinced me and others. I would not take a chance with a replacement Delco even if it were free.
I'm convinced that Delco turned out some bad batteries. ShopDog did an expose several mos ago that convinced me and others. I would not take a chance with a replacement Delco even if it were free.
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Originally Posted by lager99
If I see another battery thread I'm gonna send a hit man after Taylor.
BTW, I dropped an Optima Yellow Top in mine...screw Delco.
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Just visting from C5 sections but thought I'd pass on my experience. My Delco went dead on a Sat afternoon. When I called the dealer the Service Writer advised me they were closing but to go buy a battery and the General would reimburse me. All I had to do was take the Vette in with the battery installed and show them the receipt. 3 weeks later I got a check in the mail for the full price of my Optima. Moral of this story is make sure your battery goes bad on Sat or Sun when the service dept is closed.
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Originally Posted by _Nomad_
Then I'll send a hit man after the hit man just so I can say I did something too...
BTW, I dropped an Optima Yellow Top in mine...screw Delco.
BTW, I dropped an Optima Yellow Top in mine...screw Delco.
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Originally Posted by lager99
That could get expensive & out of hand...
