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> What is the exact Optima Battery to use?, i'm going to order one.
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post Sep 30 2003, 11:51 AM
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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.
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post Sep 30 2003, 12:09 PM
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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).
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post Sep 30 2003, 12:14 PM
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Thanks.

The Orange 34R it is then.
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post Sep 30 2003, 12:47 PM
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They're on ebay right now for about $140 including S&H
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post Sep 30 2003, 12:50 PM
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Thanks!!
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post Sep 30 2003, 01:08 PM
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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 ...
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post Sep 30 2003, 01:25 PM
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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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post Sep 30 2003, 01:31 PM
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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.
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post Sep 30 2003, 01:47 PM
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post Sep 30 2003, 01:51 PM
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Costco now sells Optima Red tops. $99 if I remember correctly.
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post Sep 30 2003, 02:29 PM
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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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post Sep 30 2003, 02:40 PM
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The last optima I bought was a blue top. I got it for $99. It pays to shop locally!
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post Sep 30 2003, 05:31 PM
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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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post Sep 30 2003, 08:12 PM
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What's the average lifetime of an Optima battery? Nothing in the archives about it.
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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....
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post Sep 30 2003, 09:03 PM
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Sounds like it's definitely worth the money. Guess I'll have to order one also. Thanks.
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post Sep 30 2003, 09:14 PM
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The Red Top fit fine after I put in a newer, longer ground strap.
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post Sep 30 2003, 09:40 PM
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post Sep 30 2003, 10:09 PM
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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.
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post Oct 2 2003, 09:54 AM
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The Costco by me only has the model 35. Will that work?
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