Great Battery in Our Z's

OldGuy · 04-03-2013, 07:22 PM

Just returned to PA from our winter in Florida. Since December 8th, the Z simply sat in our chilly PA garage, no start-ups, no battery chargers, nothin'. I just hit the ignition and she fired up like she had been driven just yesterday. That's awfully good for a car I bought in December '09, manufactured June '09. Yes, we gripe some about our Z's, but credit where credit is due. In all other respects, as well, mine has been virtually perfect.

kenchan · 04-03-2013, 07:43 PM

yah, mine takes 4 AA's.

Imtired · 04-03-2013, 07:47 PM

Mine has been through four winters in my garage with only a few starts to move the tires and still starts like a champ. It does turn over a bit slow the first time though.

XiP · 04-03-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, mine takes 4 AA's.

I wonder if I should change my aftermarket batteries back to oem now

Nailzs · 04-03-2013, 08:05 PM

It might not be so much the battery is great. The compartment the battery is in helps protect it from the direct heat of the engine which helps extend the battery's life.

Baer383 · 04-03-2013, 08:38 PM

For those of you that don't know this batteries are stronger in the winter than they are in the summer.

tWeEzY · 04-03-2013, 08:58 PM

dont we have the extended storage setting somewhere in the fuse panel or thats a one time thing once removed at the dealer?

forza370z · 04-03-2013, 09:03 PM

Really?? Wow... Mine dies in 2 weeks and half. So even in the winter, I have to take it out for a spin once every 2 weeks... Granted I have aftermarket audio system installed. Guess it's the capacitor suck out the battery life...

6MT · 04-03-2013, 09:12 PM

Bit premature to say that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Give it 6 or 7 years...if it still performs....then you can gloat.

DIGItonium · 04-03-2013, 10:34 PM

Way ahead of you guys... had mine replaced this past Fall well before the first cold snap. This battery doesn't last nearly as long as the first one in my '03 Z.

shaun66 · 04-03-2013, 10:38 PM

Mine died after 3 years.

Mitco39 · 04-03-2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, mine takes 4 AA's.

Were not talking about bedroom toys

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-04-2013, 08:40 AM

Treat er' the way she wants to be treated, she'll treat you the same way back.

Mt Tam I am · 04-04-2013, 10:27 AM

I replaced my battery a couple months ago After two and a half years of ownership (but it is a 2009). It was down on fluid and I bet if I had serviced it twice, it would still be working. I've been to the track multiple times and the intense heat may have a connection.

Moral: check your battery fluid occasionally.

onzedge · 04-04-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, mine takes 4 AA's.

My ex-wife had a thing that took 6 D-cell.

04-03-2013, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Great Battery in Our Z's Just returned to PA from our winter in Florida. Since December 8th, the Z simply sat in our chilly PA garage, no start-ups, no battery chargers, nothin'. I just hit the ignition and she fired up like she had been driven just yesterday. That's awfully good for a car I bought in December '09, manufactured June '09. Yes, we gripe some about our Z's, but credit where credit is due. In all other respects, as well, mine has been virtually perfect. frost, JB1, UNKNOWN_370 and 6 others like this.

04-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, mine takes 4 AA's. onzedge, ProfessorDave, Eagle and 1 others like this.

04-03-2013, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	For those of you that don't know this batteries are stronger in the winter than they are in the summer. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-03-2013, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
tWeEzY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: d.c Posts: 149 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	dont we have the extended storage setting somewhere in the fuse panel or thats a one time thing once removed at the dealer? __________________ 2011 370z <sold> 08 350z enthusiast <sold>

04-03-2013, 09:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1791	Bit premature to say that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Give it 6 or 7 years...if it still performs....then you can gloat. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-03-2013, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 16	Mine has been through four winters in my garage with only a few starts to move the tires and still starts like a champ. It does turn over a bit slow the first time though.

04-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 13	It might not be so much the battery is great. The compartment the battery is in helps protect it from the direct heat of the engine which helps extend the battery's life.

04-03-2013, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Really?? Wow... Mine dies in 2 weeks and half. So even in the winter, I have to take it out for a spin once every 2 weeks... Granted I have aftermarket audio system installed. Guess it's the capacitor suck out the battery life...

04-03-2013, 10:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Way ahead of you guys... had mine replaced this past Fall well before the first cold snap. This battery doesn't last nearly as long as the first one in my '03 Z. __________________

04-03-2013, 10:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Mine died after 3 years.

04-04-2013, 08:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Treat er' the way she wants to be treated, she'll treat you the same way back. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

04-04-2013, 10:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I replaced my battery a couple months ago After two and a half years of ownership (but it is a 2009). It was down on fluid and I bet if I had serviced it twice, it would still be working. I've been to the track multiple times and the intense heat may have a connection. Moral: check your battery fluid occasionally. onzedge likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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