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BATTERY TENDER

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Rosso Corsa, May 16, 2006.

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  1. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    That is identical to the Deltran Battery Tender Plus I posted in #27, only the private labeled Porsche version comes with the cigarette lighter adapter standard. But for the $39 savings, you could go to Radio Shack and splice your own on for $5.
     
  2. f355spider

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    I have one similar to this one:
    http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-Computer-Memory-Saver/dp/B000GKD5Q0

    You can probably find them even cheaper (Harbor Freight?) if you search around. BUT, I have used my Battery Tender to serve the same function....so I have never used my Computer Memory Saver thing...it is still in the package after 10+ years.
     
  3. lusso64

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  4. f355spider

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  6. lusso64

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    The leather cases are $340 new, although there appears to be a slight change to the handle design from the one on eBay. So yes - the eBay one is a good deal....
     
  7. Auraraptor

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    I might as well chime in...I use the OEM BMW tenders that connect into the cigarette lighter.

    $65 MSRP at your local dealer, cheaper with BMWCCA discount or from a wholesale parts dealer.

    I suggest/recommend them to anyone.
     
  8. f355spider

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    Yes, see my post #27. ;)
     
  9. vnttg

    vnttg Formula Junior

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    Where can I find the cigarette lighter adapter to use with the Ferrari battery tender? Does Radio Shack carry the adapter?
     
  10. f355spider

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    First you need to determine if you cigarette lighter works with the ignition turned off on your Ferrari (456?). If it doesn't work, then using a cigarette lighter adapter is pointless. Once you have confirmed that it works, then you need to describe or post a picture of your Ferrari battery tender, there are at least two different ones, and there may or may not be a way to adapt them.
     
  11. docweed

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    I use a Black and Decker tender that I got at Wally World for $20-30. Just plug into the cigar lighter...works fine for me.
     
  12. f355spider

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