 Optima Batteries, Who says they don't leak? |
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| D1A3 |
 Sep 10 2006, 08:14 PM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten  Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States  |
From Optima's Website regarding RedTop Batteries (http://www.optimabatteries.com/publish/optima/americas0/en/config/product_info/automotive.html)
"OPTIMA batteries withstand the high underhood temperatures associated with these Performance vehicles. The sealed cells make the battery spill-proof, even if you install it on its side! This prevents external gassing and leaking which can damage engine components and limit battery performance." Well, I disagree and here are the pics to prove it...    (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) --Jason |
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| D1A3 |
Sep 10 2006, 08:32 PM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States |
The car is actually ShadyGrady's here on the board. I broke two motor mounts Friday night on my car during the SEC2006 drive and he let me continue with his track car...
The pics were taken that night when we arrived in Helen, GA (1.5 hour drive). We suspected an overcharge, but it is still being investigated. Fortunately Lewis Broyles brought a spare battery with him when he brought my car up the next morning, so Grady was able to run his car on the SEC drive. I always here "Optima Batteries DO NOT leak." Well, in some cases they do... BTW: Battery acid was all over the trunk lid too. We know it was acid becuase the battery was soaked and the fumes were horrible. --Jason |
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