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California T Battery replacement

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by kd126500, Dec 19, 2024.

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  1. kd126500

    kd126500 Rookie

    Jan 5, 2021
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    Thought I would add to the community. I read various threads for battery replacement and printed sever of our members instructions. Turns out, for the T model, the procedure is much simpler.

    Remove cover between air inlet tubes. These are 4 plastic screws which can be undone by hand.
    Once removed the batter is right there.
    Note, on the T the inlet tubes are left in place and not touched.
    Remove the negative battery clamp
    Remove two screws holding the red breaker on the positive side.
    Remove large bolt holding battery strap at the back of the battery and lay strap towards front of car
    Remove positive terminal and lift and place all the attached components to the side.
    Have a friend grab one battery handle and you the other and lift up and out of the thermal blanket.

    Repeat for install. I did follow the instructions for resetting the doors, windows etc in previous threads. no issues. It was that easy and anyone with basic skills can do this at home. I purchased the interstate battery others have recommended. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BH8D85S7/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_simp_item_image?th=1
     
  2. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    As cool as my Porsche (Ruf) Boxster and Aston Martin Vantage are they are not a California T.
    Prices on those looking really attractive now !
     
  3. voodoo_teddy

    voodoo_teddy Rookie

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    Have you tried lithium ion batteries. How about antigravity
     
  4. kd126500

    kd126500 Rookie

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    I haven't had any experience with them yet.
     
  5. Redneck Slim

    Redneck Slim Formula 3
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    Antigravity and Braille are two top choices for lithium batteries. Antigravity is a sponsor now. I have used Braille for several years now.
     
  6. voodoo_teddy

    voodoo_teddy Rookie

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    can we get discount for antigravity batteries?
     
  7. Redneck Slim

    Redneck Slim Formula 3
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    You can contact them on this forum. Look at their thread under Technical Q&A.
     

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