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  1. johnk...

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    #1 johnk..., Apr 7, 2013
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    It's pretty nice out today in CT so I decided to go through the spring ritual of getting the 308 up and running. For 28 years, in the fall I have pulled it into the garage, disconnected the battery, threw the cove over it and forgot it. In the spring I take the cover off, reconnect the battery and give it a whirl. No different this year, 1, 2, 3, rummmmm! No trickle charger, no gas stabilizers, no nothing. Park it, forget it,....6 months later, get in it, start it.
     
  2. mwr4440

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    #2 mwr4440, Apr 7, 2013
    Good for Ya.

    I have not met a battery yet that will survive a German winter w/o a trickle charger hooked-up at least intermittently.
     
  3. Lektronimo

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    #3 Lektronimo, Apr 7, 2013
    Way to go John
    Enjoy!
     
  4. Mr.Chairman

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    #4 Mr.Chairman, Apr 7, 2013
    How many miles on her?

    R
     
  5. yelcab

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    #5 yelcab, Apr 7, 2013
    I see what you mean. You forget her for 6 months only to return to find a battery staying charged and the car ready to rock and roll. If you had meant that you had never had a single thing wrong with the car, then I would not believe it. No plug extenders, no relay, no fuse boards, no ignition wires, no rotors, no dizzy caps, no bearings, no oil leak problems? Well, that would be a first.
     
  6. johnk...

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    #6 johnk..., Apr 7, 2013
    30524 miles and counting.

    By the way, for our German friend, my battery is 12 years old! I'm convinced that trickle chargers are battery killers.
     
  7. miketuason

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    #7 miketuason, Apr 7, 2013
    Let's see some pics,:)
     
  8. greg328

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    #8 greg328, Apr 7, 2013
    Hope not, i have them on my 2 bikes and the 328....
    :)


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  9. johnk...

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    #9 johnk..., Apr 7, 2013
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  10. jonesdds

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    #10 jonesdds, Apr 7, 2013
    Not so sure myself. 10 year old battery still going strong with intermittent driving all year. I doubt that would be the case without my battery tender. You unplug the battery I assume?
     
  11. johnk...

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    #11 johnk..., Apr 8, 2013
    I unplug the battery when ever the car is in the garage, even during driving season. It's so easy to pop the hood and disconnect the ground.
     
  12. Piloto

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    #12 Piloto, Apr 8, 2013
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    Pretty much the same story here, although there have been some minor mechanical issues. 1983 one-owner 308 GTSi. I do the majority of work, and we have spent many enjoyable moments, both on the road, and in the shop.
    A mistress that has not grown fat, lazy, and has not given me grief in our long-term relationship.
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  13. Robz328

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    #13 Robz328, Apr 8, 2013
    That's what I do...same battery...long time...always a good start.
     
  14. JohnnyTS

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    #14 JohnnyTS, Apr 8, 2013
    I agree, I also just unplug - every time after a drive. nothing else needed.
     
  15. Easyrider7467

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    #15 Easyrider7467, Apr 8, 2013
    Gezzz, I better tell my motorcycle batt, Ferrari batt, John Deere batt, etc that there double life expectancy thus far is not from a Batt tender but luck...

    just saying...
     
  16. Matto

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    #16 Matto, Apr 8, 2013
    Congratulations, John :) I'm glad that your driving weather has arrived. Enjoying it here as well.
     
  17. finnerty

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    #17 finnerty, Apr 8, 2013
    One of the benefits of having older cars with ECUs that don't re-set & erase all the learned data tables --- on the newer cars, constantly disconnecting the battery has its downsides, too ---- ahhhh, the simpler days ;).
     
  18. 308 GTB

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    #18 308 GTB, Apr 8, 2013
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    It's even easier for me. In 1977, the original owner had Algar install this battery disconnect switch in the spare wheel well of my 1976 GTB...
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  19. johnk...

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    #19 johnk..., Apr 8, 2013
    Yep, I use a trickle charger on my 07 Boxster during the winter just for that reason. While I don't like to, it's better than having to go through the ECU reset procedure. Still, I don't leave it connected all the time.
     
  20. pippo

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    #20 pippo, Apr 8, 2013
    I dont see why a German winter should be considered so severe- European winters (excluding Russia, which many geographers dont consider as "Europe")are not even close as being cold as northern states in N America. European winters are downright mild. Now N. Norway, thats different.

    Batteries in northern states last for years. You could have other problems with your elecs if batt lasts only one season.
     

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