Battery Protection Pkg ??
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Battery Protection Pkg ??
OK, so I'm getting together my order specs for the C7. Wth is a battery protection package (other than a $100 add on)? Does anyone know what this includes??
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Battery maintainer that plugs into a connection at the rear of the car (Z51). I don't know where it plugs in for a non Z51.
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Also, the CTEK chargers are regarded as the best in the market right now, so it is not an inferior product.
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Let's be fair - it appears to be a CTEK charger, which goes for $65-70 retail with the lighter plug, so you are really only paying $35 at most for the Stingray logo.
Also, the CTEK chargers are regarded as the best in the market right now, so it is not an inferior product.
Also, the CTEK chargers are regarded as the best in the market right now, so it is not an inferior product.
Then again, I personally own a floater (1.5 amp) I picked up for $30 and used it for years on my C6 (still using it on my wife's Z06).
Technology used is pretty much same regardless of name brand. Just 'cause CTEK has a big market share doesn't necessarily mean it's better (think Betamax versus VHS).
Anyway.. YMMV.......
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CTEK and battery Tender do the same thing. However, CTEK are more expensive.
I bought a BT and have no issues. Whatever you get make sure it can go into float mode instead of being in constant charge mode. Constant charging will destroy the batter. Float mode is the "preserve" mode.
I bought a BT and have no issues. Whatever you get make sure it can go into float mode instead of being in constant charge mode. Constant charging will destroy the batter. Float mode is the "preserve" mode.
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I am not comparing this charger to the BMW Motorcycle branded charger I bought for a new 1600GTL Long story short, the charger would not communicate with the computers on the motorcycle and drained the battery. Roadside had to come pick it up twice. The service manager said, if it had been a non BMW charger, the cost would have been on me. Piece of mind for me if there are any problems in the future.
