i'm a die hard die hard fan :-)
i put em in all of my cars, and abuse the heck out of em. there's now a 3
yr no questions asked full replacement, at least on the top of the line
batteries i always get. i figure i plan to keep the car; get the best one
you can.
i was told that interstate makes the dia hard for sears. of course, that
guy has told me a lot of stuff . . .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Speed" <dspeed@4speeds.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:04 PM
Subject: Battery Recommendation, Please
> What is the current thought on batteries for these guys?
>
> I'm not going to spring for the external connection do-dah, but I'd rather
> a black beast that fills the battery box on a TR3 and would hopefully last
> a long time with less than frequent use. I saw the Interstate model at:
>
>
http://www.ibsa.com/estore/view_product_detail.asp?part_number=C27-XHD&mscssid=QEJQR5TFR8KQ9NGQ1JFJHP0BK1U82AE3&js=1
>
> but didn't see an obvious warranty or any usser feedback.
>
> Also, I've been thinking of adding one of those solid state trickle
> chargers under the dash with perhaps a cycle timr to give 'er a touch of
> juice daily (since lead acid automotive batteries typically self-discharge
> at 1% a day (or used ot - stuff changes faster yhan I get refreshed
<grin>)).
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