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Old 01-11-2008, 03:03 PM
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We are proud to announce our new Optima battery covers They are available in a Mirror Polished and Brushed finish. Will fit 34 and 34/78 Red and Yellow top Optima batteries.

Custom etching is also available...

Please don't hesitate if you have any questions, thank you!

You can view/purchase one of our Optima battery covers here: http://store.specializedstainless.co...Battery+Covers



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Good job!
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Im ordering!
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any pics of it installed in the car?
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Originally Posted by travisnd
any pics of it installed in the car?
I don't unfortunately...
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I'm worried that it might hit the ac line that is right next to the battery near the radiator.
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Originally Posted by travisnd
I'm worried that it might hit the ac line that is right next to the battery near the radiator.
It's only 1/8" longer than our LS1 battery cover... It will be close but shouldn't be a problem
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Originally Posted by travisnd
I'm worried that it might hit the ac line that is right next to the battery near the radiator.
ditto. My battery is actually touching the line now. Maybe you guys could cut a notch out so it doesn't contact at all?
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ditto. My battery is actually touching the line now. Maybe you guys could cut a notch out so it doesn't contact at all?
Mine is touching too.....
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nice piece guys keep up the good work. If i wasnt relocating my battery i would be all over it.
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
ditto. My battery is actually touching the line now. Maybe you guys could cut a notch out so it doesn't contact at all?
I think that would look tacky compared to the battery cover touching the line AC line... Don't you think?
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Originally Posted by Mike@HSW
nice piece guys keep up the good work. If i wasnt relocating my battery i would be all over it.
Thanks Mike
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i mean on the vertical edge, so u dont' see a cut on the horizontal surface at all.
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Here's a pic of the cover resting on a regular battery in a Camaro. It's sitting about 2.5" higher because of the battery strap but you get the idea. It might just gently touch and the AC hose even has a piece of rubber where it would touch. Nothing big to worry about Looks like the cover could even be moved to the left a little once it gets down under the hood stop also.

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I don't think that is gonna work with a yellow top. I have one and it hits the AC hard line as it is. There is no space over there......sucks. I'd love one.
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Thanks Mike
no problem, i got your entire package a few weeks ago, pcm, ac, brake, bolts, fuse etc. cant wait to get it on the car once we finish working it over.
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Would have looked a lot better if you had curved edges like the actual battery
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
Would have looked a lot better if you had curved edges like the actual battery
You can only curve edges with billet aluminum
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Oh nice, I was actually looking into one of the paintable optima plastic covers but will probably consider this now.
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Does it work with a yellow top?
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