I need one too
The dry season is about here and the car events are getting started back up.
winter...NOOOO
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Racer
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From: huntley IL
winter...NOOOO
i hope i can stop it from coming but...i need to get a battery tender so i need an expert advice on this...whats the best product out there and where can you get them...im planning on storing it till the weather gets nice again...thx
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Actually you don't need the best one out there, you just need a good one. I use three and they are all different and they all have worked the same for the last three years. Ranged in price from $25-$35.
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Here is one from a supporting Vendor, they claim it is the best, and I believe you said you wanted the best.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...300-p-468.html
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...300-p-468.html
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"In honor of jpee"
I went to Advance Auto and got a Schumacher for about $20. A friend modified it so it plugged into my lighter. Used to loop the cord thru 1" top of window. Just recently found out from CF members that there's a little dimple on doorsill and can string cord thru it. Will do that this winter. Worked flawlessly all last winter for me. 
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I went to Advance Auto and got a Schumacher for about $20. A friend modified it so it plugged into my lighter. Used to loop the cord thru 1" top of window. Just recently found out from CF members that there's a little dimple on doorsill and can string cord thru it. Will do that this winter. Worked flawlessly all last winter for me.
The dimple works. Sears charger/tender...I think I spent about $30-$40...
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I used a CTEK 3300 all last winter. In an unheated garage, with low temperatures frequently in the sub zero range, the CTEK kept the battery fresh for the entire winter season.I suggest the cigarette lighter adapter for a very easy connect and disconnect.
Drifting
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From: Webster Groves (St. Louis) MO
Deltran Battery Tender Plus is what I have--not too expensive and doesn't over-charge the battery. Purchase the extra length cord.
Works great. I wouldn't winter without it
linky: http://www.amazon.com/Deltran-SuperS.../dp/B00068XCQU
Works great. I wouldn't winter without it
linky: http://www.amazon.com/Deltran-SuperS.../dp/B00068XCQU
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Racer
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From: huntley IL
what the difference between battery charger and battery tender?
they say to use battery tender for winter but the cytek3300 that most guys are using is a battery charger...can i get a clarification on this PLZ...thx
they say to use battery tender for winter but the cytek3300 that most guys are using is a battery charger...can i get a clarification on this PLZ...thx
Pro
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Been using a BT since my first Vette. I highly suggest using one!
http://batterytender.com/product_info.php?products_id=2
http://batterytender.com/product_info.php?products_id=2
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I was just going to disconnect the battery and hook it back up when spring arrives. Anything wrong with this strategy? I have the car in a garage with power available, if the battery tender is a better way to go.
Drifting
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From: Webster Groves (St. Louis) MO
I researched the heck out of this a couple months ago and I settled on the Deltran Battery Tender (as mentioned in my earlier response).
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From: Webster Groves (St. Louis) MO