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  1. johnbob

    johnbob Karting

    Nov 8, 2003
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    #1 johnbob, Dec 29, 2003
    Looking for feedback from anyone who has replaced the original battery in thier 360 as to the battery type/size designation as the local part store does not have a listing for the 360 (imagine that). I looked all over the FIAMM battery and did not see a type or size designation other than capacity ratings.
    Thanks,
    John
     
  2. t88power

    t88power Formula 3

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    #2 t88power, Dec 29, 2003
    I took my 360 to the local Pep Boys (or Western Auto) and they had no problems finding a new battery. I have had no battery charging / draining problems after the switching out the FIAMM OEM battery. A definite improvement.

    Sorry I dont have the specs of the battery. If you really need them I can open up the panel and get the numbers.

    Ernesto
     
  3. Enzo

    Enzo F1 Rookie

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    #3 Enzo, Dec 29, 2003
    A good aftermarket battery would be a Optima (sp) they are a sealed battery. Around 100-150 I think. I'm sure more people will chime in with their suggestions. You might want to do a search.
     
  4. Willis360

    Willis360 F1 Rookie

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    #4 Willis360, Dec 29, 2003
    I still have the original battery in the car. Power drain was never a problem for me.

    Optima seems to be the preferred battery from various discussions on FChat.
     
  5. johnbob

    johnbob Karting

    Nov 8, 2003
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    Oklahoma
    #5 johnbob, Dec 29, 2003
    I am very interested in the optima but from what I can tell they only come in one physical size. I would greatly appreciate a part number and source for the optima from someone who has used them in the 360 sucessfully.
     
  6. Mojo

    Mojo Formula 3

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    #6 Mojo, Dec 29, 2003
    If I know Ferrari they probably put some weird connector on it so it would cost $1800 for a battery.
     
  7. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #7 Mitch Alsup, Dec 29, 2003
    My F355 is using an Optima Red Top
     
  8. tubeguy

    tubeguy Formula 3

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    #8 tubeguy, Dec 30, 2003
    So what is the Optima part number that can be used? They are made by Johnson Controls. I don't want to go through and measure mine and all that crap if I can avoid it.
     
  9. shelbee

    shelbee Guest

    #9 shelbee, Dec 30, 2003
    Got my 550's OEM battery replaced with Optima. They are the best sealed battery out there.
     
  10. stokpro

    stokpro F1 Rookie
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    #10 stokpro, Jan 3, 2004
    anyone know the optima red top battery part # that fits into the 360?
     

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