What is the exact Optima Battery to use?, i'm going to order one. |
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What is the exact Optima Battery to use?, i'm going to order one. |
olav |
Sep 30 2003, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
I was reading through the archives and everyones says they have an Optima.
Which freaking Optima is it. I went to the web site and there are a bunch to chose from. |
seanery |
Sep 30 2003, 12:09 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
the 34R looks good to me, but my car has a different one on it.
If I were gonna buy one, I'd buy the Orange one (34R). |
olav |
Sep 30 2003, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
Thanks.
The Orange 34R it is then. |
Curvie Roadlover |
Sep 30 2003, 12:47 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
They're on ebay right now for about $140 including S&H
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olav |
Sep 30 2003, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
Thanks!!
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SirAndy |
Sep 30 2003, 01:08 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,622 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Curvie Roadlover @ Sep 30 2003, 11:47 AM) They're on ebay right now for about $140 including S&H i paid less than that at my local car parts dealer ... |
MarkV |
Sep 30 2003, 01:25 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
The red has the negative terminal on the wrong side. It will work if your cables are long enough to reach.
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JeffBowlsby |
Sep 30 2003, 01:31 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,490 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Uh...I have a red top 34R...the R stands for 'reverse terminals...which is what our 914 cars need. The standard 34 fits too, but the terminals are a little further away...(got a 34 in the white car before I knew about the 34R).
I recently heard that Optima does not make the orange top no mo...can anyone confirm? Olav - Get the 'Group 78' GM puck adapter too...free on request from Optima. It replaces your stock battery clamp and accommodates the Optima perfectly. Just Call Optima they will send one right out. |
Jeff Bonanno |
Sep 30 2003, 01:47 PM
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il dottore Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 30-April 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 636 |
both can deliver an a$$whooping to an FI.
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Demick |
Sep 30 2003, 01:51 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Costco now sells Optima Red tops. $99 if I remember correctly.
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ChrisReale |
Sep 30 2003, 02:29 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
While my terminals were long enuff, I just turned it around. Didn't take rocket science... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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seanery |
Sep 30 2003, 02:40 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
The last optima I bought was a blue top. I got it for $99. It pays to shop locally!
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Air_Cooled_Nut |
Sep 30 2003, 05:31 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
Red Top from G.I. Joes for $99. I use it in my Squareback and 914 (Jetta has her own Red Top). Terminal position doesn't matter...it fits and locks in no problem.
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jarbuthnot |
Sep 30 2003, 08:12 PM
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Senior Woman Driver Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Pembroke, ME Member No.: 1,065 |
What's the average lifetime of an Optima battery? Nothing in the archives about it.
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JeffBowlsby |
Sep 30 2003, 08:51 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,490 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
The late Bob Wood (RIP) claimed he had 9+ years on his Optima in his 914/6. He stored his car in a hermetically sealed bubble with a trickle charger for 6 mos of the year.
The real benefit to an Optima (or similar closed cell) is that it will not rot your body... Bob Ws car is now Mike Ginters, residing in Colorado in full restoration mode.... |
jarbuthnot |
Sep 30 2003, 09:03 PM
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Senior Woman Driver Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Pembroke, ME Member No.: 1,065 |
Sounds like it's definitely worth the money. Guess I'll have to order one also. Thanks.
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anthony |
Sep 30 2003, 09:14 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
The Red Top fit fine after I put in a newer, longer ground strap.
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StratPlayer |
Sep 30 2003, 09:40 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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olav |
Sep 30 2003, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(bowlsby @ Sep 30 2003, 11:31 AM) Uh...I have a red top 34R...the R stands for 'reverse terminals...which is what our 914 cars need. The standard 34 fits too, but the terminals are a little further away...(got a 34 in the white car before I knew about the 34R). I recently heard that Optima does not make the orange top no mo...can anyone confirm? Olav - Get the 'Group 78' GM puck adapter too...free on request from Optima. It replaces your stock battery clamp and accommodates the Optima perfectly. Just Call Optima they will send one right out. Ok, Thanks. I'll give them a call about that asap. |
tod914 |
Oct 2 2003, 09:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
The Costco by me only has the model 35. Will that work?
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