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Discussion in '360/430' started by SAVANTAUTO, Dec 24, 2014.

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  1. SAVANTAUTO

    SAVANTAUTO Karting

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    #1 SAVANTAUTO, Dec 24, 2014
    Was wondering if any of you guys disconnect the battery rather than keep it on a tender for long term storage. Other than the radio code needing to be re entered, is there anything that could harm the car? I assume not as Ferrari indicates in the manual to use the master disconnect switch in the trunk.

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. slayerofsouls

    slayerofsouls Formula Junior

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    #2 slayerofsouls, Dec 24, 2014
    I keep it on a tender for long term storage. I dont see the point of disconnecting the battery or turning off the switch.
     
  3. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
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    #3 Meister, Dec 24, 2014
    same for me.
     
  4. bball16

    bball16 F1 Rookie
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    #4 bball16, Dec 24, 2014
    Tender always...
     
  5. tyke

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    #5 tyke, Dec 24, 2014
    I have done both. The car was fine after reconnecting the battery. The dealer reckoned I should let the car idle for 20/30 mins after first starting it to let the engine management adapt at idle. I did do this but not sure that was required
     
  6. SAVANTAUTO

    SAVANTAUTO Karting

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    #6 SAVANTAUTO, Dec 24, 2014
    Thanks. The reason I was asking is because I don't have access to electricity in the area where the car will be stored for the winter.
     
  7. sunir

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    #7 sunir, Dec 24, 2014
    +1
     
  8. SAVANTAUTO

    SAVANTAUTO Karting

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    #8 SAVANTAUTO, Dec 25, 2014
    Thanks to all. As far as a battery tender goes, do any of you have a particular brand you prefer? I have used the battery tender brand in the past and it worked fine. Just not sure with an f car. I am getting very close to pulling the trigger on my first f car so I want to get housekeeping in order.
     
  9. howl

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    #9 howl, Dec 25, 2014
    Ctek
     
  10. SAVANTAUTO

    SAVANTAUTO Karting

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    #10 SAVANTAUTO, Dec 25, 2014
    Ok thanks.
     

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