The G-spot

[Morris Minor]

Bump - haha yes I still have this thing. Now 13 years-old. 

Battery is five years-old needs replacing - I was hoping to eke out another year but no - lots of corrosion around the positive terminal.

Financial plan is to replace the car next year, so I'll put in a cheap one to get us through the winter.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Financial plan should include a turbo kit.

[CaminoRacer]

All my cars have AGM or lithium batteries now, so nice to not have corroded terminals

[Eye of the Tiger]

All my cars have AGM or lithium batteries now, so nice to not have corroded terminals

I'm thinking about a trying a lithium. What brand do you go with?

[CaminoRacer]

Antigravity. Probably too much $$

[Eye of the Tiger]

Antigravity. Probably too much $$

$829.99 for TUNDRA's. Wheeeeell, I might not be able to swing that.

[Morris Minor]

All my cars have AGM or lithium batteries now, so nice to not have corroded terminals

I read that Tesla switched to lithium for their low voltage battery: complex, 16V, five terminals, & with its own BMS. Definitely not a quick swap at the local O'Reilly Auto Parts.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I read that Tesla switched to lithium for their low voltage battery: complex, 16V, five terminals, & with its own BMS. Definitely not a quick swap at the local O'Reilly Auto Parts.

I wouldn't let a parts store install my battery. Some of them can't even get two terminals right.

[giant_mtb]

I'd try a lithium if it wasn't so expensive. But then again, I probably wouldn't, because winter.

[Submariner]

Yeah, how is winter performance?

[CaminoRacer]

Yeah, how is winter performance?

Fine above 0 degrees F. If the car will sit in the cold for an extended time (1+ week), it's good to keep it on a battery tender (specific for LiFePo) or you can also warm up the battery before starting the car by turning on the headlights for 20-30 seconds before starting the engine.

I don't think they're worth the money for anything except lightweight cars or bikes. I wouldn't put one in a truck, the weight savings wouldn't be noticeable and the other benefits aren't amazing for twice the price of a high end AGM battery.

[MrH]

Bump - haha yes I still have this thing. Now 13 years-old.

Battery is five years-old needs replacing - I was hoping to eke out another year but no - lots of corrosion around the positive terminal.

Financial plan is to replace the car next year, so I'll put in a cheap one to get us through the winter.

What are you going to replace it with? Finally getting an EV?

[Morris Minor]

What are you going to replace it with? Finally getting an EV?

Almost certainly; the convergence on a single charging standard helped tip the scales.
Not sure which yet, the landscape is changing so fast.

[GoCougs]

I do miss the G. It was much better built than the Audi (the latter has under hood and around the exterior of the vehicle endless fragile plastic bits and exposed electrical connectors). The G with a bit more attention to NVH and the ZF 8 speed (or equivalent) would be world class today. Sadly, the Q50, even in Red Sport form, was a complete dud.

[Submariner]

Seriously, WTF happened to Infiniti?

[Morris Minor]

Seriously, WTF happened to Infiniti?

The other day I was looking at sales charts for the premium segment. Infiniti has fallen off the cliff.
Genesis has stepped up & is one of the few in the category whose sales are increasing

[afty]

Genesis is the new Infiniti.  When I was looking to replace my G35, I strongly considered a G70 but ended up going with the Tesla. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

Seriously, WTF happened to Infiniti?

Renault parts probably keep getting mixed in.

[SJ_GTI]

Genesis work takeover!™

[GoCougs]

Seriously, WTF happened to Infiniti?

Same as Acura and Lexus though Infiniti is by far the worst - the Japanese stopped caring after 2008-2010 save for a few CUVs in favor of pouring resources into their plebeian brands. Overall I'm sure the businesses did better as a result but it's a shame that once storied/popular Japanese luxury marques are either no more or dim shadows of their former selves - G, LS, etc.

[Submariner]

The LS and LX are, in particular, depressing shadows of their former selves.

[MrH]

Same as Acura and Lexus though Infiniti is by far the worst - the Japanese stopped caring after 2008-2010 save for a few CUVs in favor of pouring resources into their plebeian brands. Overall I'm sure the businesses did better as a result but it's a shame that once storied/popular Japanese luxury marques are either no more or dim shadows of their former selves - G, LS, etc.

I can assure you, what Infiniti is doing is not good for business

Acura and Lexus are different beasts.  Infiniti hasn't made a competitive product in well over a decade.

[Submariner]

I can assure you, what Infiniti is doing is not good for business

Acura and Lexus are different beasts.  Infiniti hasn't made a competitive product in well over a decade.

The only Nissan/Infiniti car worth any interest is the GT-R and it's 15 years old lol.