Optima batteries?
Drifting
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by BlackC6
According to their website, they only make batteries for corvettes up to 2004.
Are there models that will work with the C6?
Are there models that will work with the C6?
Last I checked a 12v battery was a 12v battery. You may just need a new bracket to hold it in place.
www.eddiemarine.com has some nice optima brackets, that's what I used on my Lightning.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by Waveblaster785
Last I checked a 12v battery was a 12v battery. You may just need a new bracket to hold it in place.
www.eddiemarine.com has some nice optima brackets, that's what I used on my Lightning.
www.eddiemarine.com has some nice optima brackets, that's what I used on my Lightning.
Thanks, I will checck it out.
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by Waveblaster785
Last I checked a 12v battery was a 12v battery. You may just need a new bracket to hold it in place.
www.eddiemarine.com has some nice optima brackets, that's what I used on my Lightning.
www.eddiemarine.com has some nice optima brackets, that's what I used on my Lightning.
Le Mans Master
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From: Richmond Ca
Originally Posted by BlackC6
According to their website, they only make batteries for corvettes up to 2004.
Are there models that will work with the C6?
Are there models that will work with the C6?
You want Optima Red Top model 34/78, part number 8004-003.
Drifting
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From: Terrell North Carolina
Exide Orbital ORB-78DT-84 works as well, and no additional brackets needed. Can be found at Walmart and other retailers as well as local parts stores. You can go to www.exide.com and find a supplier close to you.
Racer
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From: The Villages FL
Optima Yellow Top
Originally Posted by wwashing
C6s take the same size battery as a C5.
You want Optima Red Top model 34/78, part number 8004-003.
You want Optima Red Top model 34/78, part number 8004-003.
Cruising
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C6 Battery
Why are we buying batteries? GM just put a new battery in my C6. 1800 miles and it was is storage with the negative cable off thinking it would solve the problem of not starting after one week. Same result. Had one good day of weather (NW Indiana) and got it to the dealer. Technician said to keep a "battery tender" on it or take the battery out. I also looked at the Optima battery but figured GM should handle it for $50,000.
Am I wrong?
Am I wrong?
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Drifting
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by wwashing
C6s take the same size battery as a C5.
You want Optima Red Top model 34/78, part number 8004-003.
You want Optima Red Top model 34/78, part number 8004-003.
Why spend extra money and get a red top? If you are spending for an optima, get a yellowtop.
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by Rick Kasick
Why are we buying batteries? GM just put a new battery in my C6. 1800 miles and it was is storage with the negative cable off thinking it would solve the problem of not starting after one week. Same result. Had one good day of weather (NW Indiana) and got it to the dealer. Technician said to keep a "battery tender" on it or take the battery out. I also looked at the Optima battery but figured GM should handle it for $50,000.
Am I wrong?
Am I wrong?
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well the truth is it depends on what you want. the yewllow top batteries are made to be drained and charged over and over in extreme car audio situations. if you just have a stock stereo then a red top gives you all of the optima battery positive attributes. as far as i know there is only one size optima battery.
Melting Slicks
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From: Stuttgart
Originally Posted by BlackC6
Thanks guys, this is the info I was hoping for.
Is the official recommendation then a yellow top and a battery tender?
Is the official recommendation then a yellow top and a battery tender?
Race Director
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
You can put the group 35 in a 05 because it came with a group 86 battery and they should interchange. The 06 comes with a T5 and so the cables are reversed and the cable ends are funky becasue of the DIN cover. I have a group 34 in my garage, and am going to fit next week when I get my replacement car that is at the dealer waiting for GM legal to release it.
Optima is working on a new catalog.
Optima is working on a new catalog.
Drifting
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by BlackC6
Thanks guys, this is the info I was hoping for.
Is the official recommendation then a yellow top and a battery tender?
Is the official recommendation then a yellow top and a battery tender?
I plan on a yellowtop to help out my stereo when I install it.
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Originally Posted by Waveblaster785
I plan on a yellowtop to help out my stereo when I install it.
Race Director
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Originally Posted by Rick Kasick
Why are we buying batteries? GM just put a new battery in my C6. 1800 miles and it was is storage with the negative cable off thinking it would solve the problem of not starting after one week. Same result. Had one good day of weather (NW Indiana) and got it to the dealer. Technician said to keep a "battery tender" on it or take the battery out. I also looked at the Optima battery but figured GM should handle it for $50,000.
Am I wrong?
Am I wrong?