Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Battery for 348

[Jason Polzer (jason]

Dave's right.

I shelled out for an Optima and it died in about a year.  Supposedly my 
fault.

So now I use the cheapest costco with a tender and it's lasted years.  
Both for a fraction of the cost.

Jason

dhanda5 [at] comcast.net wrote:
> Optimas have not met there previous reputation for longevity in the past year or two.  The size is a group 34R.  You can also use a group 34/78.  Sdurprisingly the walmart in this size is highly rated by consumer reports
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: BRIGANDBAR [at] aol.com
> Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:41:57 
> To:dave [at] davehanda.com
> Cc:The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Battery for 348
>
> Despite all of my best efforts, nothing else seems to show any problems so  
> it is off to the shop for a new battery for my 348 Spyder.
>  
> Right now I'm thinking about an Optima gel battery, as apparently changing  
> out the battery is not simply open the battery box cover and remove the 
> battery.  Does anyone know if Optima even makes a battery in the correct size and 
> post  position for these cars?
>  
> Second thought is going with one of those marine deep cycle batteries  
> (Optima if possible) as in the winter time the car may go for a month or so  without 
> being started. Any thoughts pro or con?
>  
> Finally, any recommendations for battery tenders? Installed or external?  
> Position and wiring? Any brand or specification recommendations?
>  
> Dr. Steve
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