 Optima red top battery, sorry I know old thread!, I had planed to but but? |
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| wes |
 Mar 13 2015, 01:56 PM
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wes  Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California 
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I repaired the hell hole all new paint, new engine is in and have planed to use the red top Optima battery. Now seems they don't make one for the 914 though, Ive read of people using them so I did a search on it and see some placed in the front, some in the rear trunk, I want it on my new battery shelf, stock position so is this a problem as I really can't see the problem though before I spend $$,, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) lack of experience has me help!
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| somd914 |
Mar 13 2015, 02:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I run a side post Optima - sorry on the road and don't have model number. It will soon be replaced by an Odyssey... Do a search on Redtops - you might change your mind. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Mar 13 2015, 03:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
A size 34 fits perfectly, but the terminals are reversed. A 34R has the terminals in the correct position, but needs to have the side hold-down lips trimmed off to fit. Then, I fabricated a slightly longer hold-down clamp to better secure the battery.
I had great luck with the Optimas originally, but not so good with my last one, so I went back to a regular Interstate bettery and a battery mat under it. |
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| wes |
Mar 13 2015, 03:36 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California
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Thanks the Odyssey looks to be acid free and thats what I am looking for, I just want to keep from doing rust repair do to acid spill or vapor.
Any specific model #? |
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| somd914 |
Mar 13 2015, 03:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
PC925 is common. Keep in mind this is not a battery to run a stereo from with engine off - more of a dependable starting battery but not large capacity. Also there are an assortment of mounting brackets available from $45 to well above $100 - Google them.
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| saigon71 |
Mar 13 2015, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I run an Optima 34 (not the "R") because I roll with the factory rain tray and wanted the posts outboard (the posts hit the rain tray with the 34R). Fits like a glove in the stock battery tray. I've heard that quality is now a problem, but it hasn't caused me any grief yet.
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| turk22 |
Mar 13 2015, 08:31 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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I just bought the 34R, and it just contacts the rain tray, and causes some issues with closing the engine cover. It will close, but the rain tray is touching the top of the battery, and the right side of the engine cover is not flush with the trunk. Little pissed actually, but I'll figure something out.... |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 13 2015, 08:59 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,641 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(saigon71 @ Mar 13 2015, 02:52 PM)  I run an Optima 34 (not the "R") because I roll with the factory rain tray and wanted the posts outboard (the posts hit the rain tray with the 34R). Fits like a glove in the stock battery tray. I've heard that quality is now a problem, but it hasn't caused me any grief yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Same here, the + cables fit fine and i just got a longer - cable ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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