Author Topic: battery replacement (Read 10997 times)

trigger · « **on:** March 13, 2019, 08:55:09 PM »

Hi Guys and Girls,

just signed up and very first post, just purchased an 82 Vette for my wife and needs a few little things tidying up.

im in need of a battery and would love to know what you are all running in your C3, trying to stay away from the Optima ATM due to costs.

any info is greatly appreciated.

gtc · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2019, 09:06:44 PM »

Optima.

MY081 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:23:54 PM »

Welcome aboard . I would love to see more photos of your Vette . That looks like a very nice color combination . Nice looking Vette !!!! Ray

bfit · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:33:34 PM »

Any yellow derivative colour vette is good.
I would say the red top is the best but yes they are expensive.
I prefer the gel type battery as is right there behind the driver.

What ever battery you get also get yourself a trickle charger.
I like the CTEX 5amp
Bfit

Ps welcome , see you on a run soon

trigger · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2019, 11:00:26 PM »

Thanks Guys,

Yellow wasnt a standard colour in 82 and im not sure its even a corvette yellow she was originally white.

It still has the original crossfire fuel injection and has had a brand new tan trim installed.

This car is fresh off the boat from California and still wears the plates ATM, im slowly going through the list off issues she has to put her on club rego.
Just bought 4x 255/60/15 M/T for her, replaced all the power steering hoses as one let go on the first drive, all the belts are done and now for the dud battery.

Another quick question for you experts, my wife is quite short and she needs the seat as far forward as possible to drive but the seat belts dont seem to reach around,
is this normal in Vettes ??

Thanks again guys, will post some pics when i can find how too

trigger · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2019, 11:10:03 PM »

trigger · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2019, 11:10:45 PM »

trigger · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2019, 11:11:12 PM »

Vettech · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2019, 11:21:09 PM »

Club member Geoff Eaton supplies, fits etc belts, see home page.

Any battery is ok. The more plates the better, low maint or sealed. Highest "CCA"

They last really well, since they are well away from the hot engine bay.

But because of continual current draw, they must never be run flat (trickle charger is good)

To overcome starting issues - consider reduction gear starter.

And welcome

Kenobe · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2019, 06:15:57 AM »

Good morning Trigger, may I ask where did you get your rubber from?

Cheers

bfit · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:23:12 AM »

The oem belts are to short.they will need to be changed to Australian compliment belts to get rego .
As stated below talk to Geoff Eaton. He well have everything you need in the seat belt department.
You could sort it yourself , but Geoff’s prices are good and he knows all the problems that will hold you up working them out.

The headlights need to be changed to dip left as high beam to low beam.

The rear indicator lights need worth as well. To comply

Does the car have AC, if yes that will need work .
If it has AC the gas would have been drained in the US before exporting .

These as most of the things that need to be addressed
Bfit

Scott · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2019, 08:48:33 AM »

I'm pretty sure I recognise this car from book face, where it was parked next to a 77 Bird :)

As stated, headlights, seatbelts and indicators are the main thing for compliance on these.

Read through the hychill aircon thread also for input on the AC. Much cheaper than updating the system to a modern gas type if required. Also safer that what some people will say.

MY081 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2019, 09:37:19 AM »

I buy my tyres from Rocket near Eastern Creek 255 /60 /15 usually about $210 a corner . Hope this helps Kenobe . Ray

bfit · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2019, 10:59:46 AM »

Quote from: MY081 on March 14, 2019, 09:37:19 AM

I buy my tyres from Rocket near Eastern Creek 255 /60 /15 usually about $210 a corner . Hope this helps Kenobe . Ray

Rubber is such a personal thing .
every one has there own requirements

Bfit

trigger · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:02:50 PM »

Quote from: Kenobe on March 14, 2019, 06:15:57 AM

Good morning Trigger, may I ask where did you get your rubber from? Cheers

Hi there Kenobe,

after alot of calling around and research it was cheaper to buy from a supplier on ebay,
they are based in seven hills and it was only $30+ freight
$856 for 4

trigger · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:23:31 PM »

Quote from: MY081 on March 13, 2019, 10:23:54 PM

Welcome aboard . I would love to see more photos of your Vette . That looks like a very nice color combination . Nice looking Vette !!!! Ray

Thanks Ray,

She does look nice and yes the colour really pops, still a few odd ends to fix and clean up but hey thats part of the fun isnt it ??

trigger · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:30:27 PM »

Quote from: Bfit on March 13, 2019, 10:33:34 PM

Any yellow derivative colour vette is good.
I would say the red top is the best but yes they are expensive.
I prefer the gel type battery as is right there behind the driver.

What ever battery you get also get yourself a trickle charger.
I like the CTEX 5amp
Bfit

Ps welcome , see you on a run soon

Hey Mate,

Thanks for the info, ended up buying a DIN Century battery to ease costs on at least one part for now as REPCO had 25% ,
Deff will be using my 5amp CTEK as i have a Trans am also with a sneaky voltage loss from somewhere.
will put a negative cut off on the terminal also like i did with the TA.

count me in on a cruise guys and girls!!!

trigger · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:37:02 PM »

Quote from: Bfit on March 14, 2019, 07:23:12 AM

The oem belts are to short.they will need to be changed to Australian compliment belts to get rego .
As stated below talk to Geoff Eaton. He well have everything you need in the seat belt department.
You could sort it yourself , but Geoff’s prices are good and he knows all the problems that will hold you up working them out.

The headlights need to be changed to dip left as high beam to low beam.

The rear indicator lights need worth as well. To comply

Does the car have AC, if yes that will need work .
If it has AC the gas would have been drained in the US before exporting .

These as most of the things that need to be addressed
Bfit

Hey Bfit,

Funny thing is the AC gas hasnt been drained and works well ,
only putting her on club rego so im pretty sure you can keep the car fairly original to the states, red indicators etc.
we are only replacing the belts as they look a little worn and very short.
good idea with the head lights i forgot about that.

other than that guys will just try and enjoy her and slowly fix some more odd jobs like body mount rubbers etc

cheers Nick

trigger · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:39:58 PM »

Quote from: Scott on March 14, 2019, 08:48:33 AM

I'm pretty sure I recognise this car from book face, where it was parked next to a 77 Bird :)

As stated, headlights, seatbelts and indicators are the main thing for compliance on these.

Read through the hychill aircon thread also for input on the AC. Much cheaper than updating the system to a modern gas type if required. Also safer that what some people will say.

Hey Scott,

did you see it on my personal page or a pontiac page ?
what year is your vette mate ?

Cheers Nick

Scott · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2019, 08:41:22 AM »

I saw it on the Pontiac page. My vette is a 73 vert with an 80's front end grafted on. I also have a 77 bird that I purchased mostly in boxes that I'm currently piecing together.