918man

Is everyone using these into the power outlet in the middle console to charge. Or is there a better way. Thank

az audi

Another benefit of the southwest.... Never have a need for a trickle charge.

918man

Yes. We are all jealous.

doubleurx

Trickle chargers aren't really regional. They are dependent on how often you drive the car. I you leave it for two week stints without driving and do not take long enough drives, the battery will wear and your alternator will work harder.

If you drive it daily, you don't need it.

918man

So are you using a trickle charger in the middle conse power socket or a different method

doubleurx

I have the Ctek one that comes with the mini cables attached to the battery. There is quick clip plug that you connect. This requires opening the front bonnet.

silverrules

When I park my car for extended period I just plug it in the cigarette lighter. Ctek from amazon.com

poofyo101

Just bought a ctek from amazon a few weeks ago.

Have also used Battery Tender brand on my bmws for the past few years and work very well also.

918man

So to be more specific i dont have the smokers package and its plugged into the middle console but it doesnt stay hot after 30 mins. I m now trying the glove compartment. Anyone know which outlet stays hot so i can leave trickle charger plugged in.

I know on my panamera the cig lighter stays hot but i didnt get smokers package.

Mike in CA

Exactly what I do. Charger is mounted on the wall of the garage. I open the frunk to get out my Porsche indoor cover, and hook up the charger. Quick, easy, and no fooling around in the cabin or closing doors on the cable.

918man

Can anyone post a pic of the connection. Doesnt really help me but i m curious

doubleurx

Do you have the Ctek charger? It should have come with the cables Mike and I mentioned.

Mike in CA

Here you go. To get the length that I wanted, I purchased an extension lead that allowed me to bring the plug out through the cover for the battery compartment to where it is easily accessible. The plug nests in the recessed handle for the cover and more slack can be pulled out when required. Note that the connector is also fused for safety.

doubleurx

Mike is that recess in the cover standard on the GT3? Did you just pop a hole for the cable?

Mike in CA

It's standard. There's one on each side of the cover to assist in pulling it up, and there is already a cutout where each recess is located. No cutting required.