 Odyssey or Optima?, And what size? |
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| Grimstead |
  Jul 5 2005, 02:49 PM
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Cheaky Monkey  Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California  |
Well I think it's time to buy a new battery and was wondering the groups opinion on which battery to get. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
I believe the Odyssey's are smaller and lighter than the Optima's but are there any other differences I should be looking for? Any good deal links would be useful too. This will be going in a 'Semi' DD and the only extra pull I will need would be for a decent sound system. Thanks... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) |
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| Rotary'14 |
Jul 6 2005, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
IIRC, The main use of a battery is to start the car. Running accesorie such as lights, stereo, or drink mixer with the car started will only load the alternator, not the battery. If your alternator doesn't put out enough amps to run the accessories, the battery will provide the additional amps, but in this case a higher output alternator is the better solution.
So,, whichever battery size is fine as long as it's got enough CCA to get the starter turning and your car started. |
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Grimstead Odyssey or Optima? Jul 5 2005, 02:49 PM
Aaron Cox your not racing - so weight isnt a big deal
you sa... Jul 5 2005, 02:50 PM Joe Ricard Oddessy only make 220 cold cranking amps. No ster... Jul 5 2005, 06:25 PM trekkor NAPA auto sells their "Orbital" sealed battery.
77... Jul 5 2005, 06:37 PM Grimstead Thanks!
I guess I'll be doing some compari... Jul 5 2005, 06:42 PM joeav8tor I am using the optima 34R with the puck adapter, f... Jul 5 2005, 07:10 PM mskala Had an Optima, worked okay (til dead), but was eve... Jul 5 2005, 09:04 PM Otmar I've got Twenty Orbitals in my car, used to ha... Jul 6 2005, 01:12 AM VegasRacer If Otmar recommends Orbital - that is good enough ... Jul 6 2005, 04:27 AM Joseph Mills Would a small Orbital or Odessy hold up for limite... Jul 6 2005, 08:36 AM Qarl Best deals on Hawkery/Odyssey can be found here...... Jul 6 2005, 10:49 AM Otmar Although I recommend the Orbital for street use, t... Jul 6 2005, 11:21 AM
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