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Anyother battery reccommendations other than an optima? |
Scott S |
Mar 19 2012, 03:40 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All -
I have had marginal luck with the quality of the red top Optima batteries. As well, I would like a more stock look (would not mind using my stock battery cover either). Any other options for a good/stock looking battery? Thanks! Scott S |
Drums66 |
Mar 19 2012, 03:47 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
......I've had good performance out of"INTERSTATE" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Tom_T |
Mar 19 2012, 03:50 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Try Interstate Batteries - standard sealed Lead-Acid liquid batteries. Porsche will also sell you a Bosch battery that is old school sealde lead acid.
I've had very good performance with them in my 85 BMW 325e & 88 Westy - usually outlasting the warranty period by a few years under DD use - & the Westy's last one went almost 10 years on a 5 year battery! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Make sure to use a battery acid absorbing pad & the similar material wrap too if possible ..... just in case! |
Phoenix-MN |
Mar 19 2012, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
Hi All - I have had marginal luck with the quality of the red top Optima batteries. As well, I would like a more stock look (would not mind using my stock battery cover either). Any other options for a good/stock looking battery? Thanks! Scott S I put a sears Diehard platinum in my car. Sealed/leakproof Gel http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...sku=02850034000 •4-year FREE Replacement, 100 Month Pro-Rated Limited Warranty •880 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) - Reliable starting power in all weather conditions, due to the use of 99.99% pure virgin lead plates and tin-coated brass terminals •135 Minutes of reserve capacity - Ideal for luxury vehicles with multiple electronic accessories •Longer off-season storage time – Ideal for show cars & classic cars •AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) construction - Provides mounting flexibility & guarantees longer service life •Worry and maintenance-free operation - High purity grade acid held safely in place by glass mats makes a non-spillable design that gives mounting flexibility •Military-grade construction & proven vibration resistance – Ideal for off road applications |
keske968 |
Mar 19 2012, 06:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 5-September 06 From: Papillion, Ne Member No.: 6,778 Region Association: None |
Not trying to hi-jack but is 600CCA enough for our cars? If so SVR has a really nice small dry cell battery. When I used to run car audio I ran two of these in tandem for everything. http://www.ebatteriestogo.com/SVR_car_audio_batteries.htm
I am curious if one of these would work. |
Woody |
Mar 19 2012, 07:13 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Optimas are still a good battery but they require maintenance. Optimas are an absorbent glass mat battery and are not compatible with most chargers. Every few years they require being desulfated by a charger with this capability. Yes they are not as good as they used to be but I have brought several back to life and have gotten several more years oot of them after a good desulfate and slow recharge.
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VegasRacer |
Mar 19 2012, 09:28 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,511 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
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