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Discussion in '360/430' started by azew, Jul 3, 2007.

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  1. azew

    azew Formula Junior

    Jul 4, 2006
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    #1 azew, Jul 3, 2007
    My F430 Spider has the factory trickle charger; however, my F430 coupe does not. What are the options in terms of type of charger? Dare I use a non-factory one - I checked the search function and am still somewhat bewildered

    TIA
     
  2. h00kem

    h00kem Guest

    Dec 15, 2004
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    #2 h00kem, Jul 3, 2007
    No trickle charger, you want a battery maintainer. Deltran, go Deltran Battery Tender. Search this site. You will find much written about this topic.
     
  3. cforg308

    cforg308 Karting

    Nov 16, 2004
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    #3 cforg308, Jul 3, 2007
    Can I use my Harley Davidson charger on my 360? The plugs look the same.
     
  4. ferrariblue

    ferrariblue Formula Junior

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    #4 ferrariblue, Jul 3, 2007
    I also recommend the Deltran Battery Tender Plus model. I just installed it on my 360. It is excellent and gives you indication when battery reaches 80% and fully charged. It also comes with more accessories for hook up, than many other brands. I installed the permanent "pig tail" to the battery terminals. It has a quick dis-connect on the other end. Plus it has an in-line fuse. It's ony $69.00 for the set-up. I bought it at Pep Boys auto parts here in Houston.

    CP
     
  5. ZINGARA 250GTL

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    #5 ZINGARA 250GTL, Jul 3, 2007
    Yes. My friend does it all the time.


     
  6. ZINGARA 250GTL

    ZINGARA 250GTL F1 World Champ
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    #6 ZINGARA 250GTL, Jul 3, 2007
    You're absolutely right. There is a difference. The tender is what he wants. All you need to know daily is that the green light is on and you're good to go.


     
  7. marky1

    marky1 Formula 3
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    #7 marky1, Jul 3, 2007
    If the factory one is anything like the one in the 360 expect it to quit pretty quickly. They suck. A $50 battery coniditoner does a better job, plus on the 360 you don't have to take the car apart to get to the connection.
     
  8. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

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    #8 PCH, Jul 3, 2007
    Yep, as long as it's 12V.
     
  9. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

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    #9 PCH, Jul 3, 2007
    +1
     
  10. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
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    #10 fc2, Jul 3, 2007
    +2... use one all the time and it works perfectly...

    Frank
     
  11. RBK

    RBK F1 Rookie

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    #11 RBK, Jul 3, 2007

    +1
     

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