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12-20-2009, 05:36 AM #11

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Re: Battery Tender Question

Originally Posted by jamie140

Canadians can get them on sale from time to time at Can. Tire. (please, no 'crappy tire' jokes - I own one)

I guess your C.T store is doing well haha
I never quite understood why people would do such things. Like Stooples etc.

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12-20-2009, 06:05 AM #12

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Re: Battery Tender Question

Originally Posted by jamie140

The most popular models are made by CTEK. The most convenient are those that plug into the cig. lighter.

The cigarette lighters In the R8 are switched ( ignition has to be on to work) so you need to connect the charger directly to the battery.

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12-20-2009, 09:46 AM #13

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Re: Battery Tender Question

I've used a CTEK for two years, and leave the trunk open just a bit. The light goes out, no pinching issues. Works great.

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