Battery replacement
 

I had to replace the battery in the C5Z today. Couldn't believe that 5 years had elapsed since I put the current one in there, but it is what it is. Anyway, I had left the trickle charger off for a few weeks, and the battery didn't like that at all.

So I ordered a replacement Optima Yellow Top from Summit and it got delivered today. It was packed really well and fared the trip without incident.

I surprised myself in that I picked the correct sized wrench on the first time for everything I needed to loosen up. But the real shocker was when I needed to grab an allen wrench to loosen up one of the clamps (I use both the side mount terminals and top mount terminals for this car- the top mounts run the fuel pumps) and I actually pulled the correct size allen wrench on the first try. I don't believe I have EVER done that before. Heck, I should have played the lottery today. I probably would have pulled a winning ticket.

I guess as soon as our road dries out from the rain we got on Monday I NEED to take the car out for a test spin. :peelout 1: Just to make sure the battery is working OK, of course.

yes driving ensures the battery will hold up to rigorous connditions

Not that you would even consider doing this, but I've been told that spirited driving helps give the battery a much needed boost when first installed. :D

Yep... Something to do with spinning the alternator up to high revs or something to that effect...... :rally_drive:

Finally got around to taking the C5Z out on a test drive today. Yes, a new battery does make your car go faster! :hehehe:

But seriously, it is snappier starting up. I think it was weakening over time for a while now. Probably from all the starting and crap I had to do while tuning the car way back when.