travisnd

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Where are you guys getting them from. I'm getting ready to buy a Optima and want to buy the cover as well. I'm thinking of getting the Red Top 75/35, do they make a cover for that model?

Xsta Z 28

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There is only one model Optima that has the optional cover. Technically it is the wrong battery for our cars, but with a small lip getting cut off the battery tray/coolant over flow tank, it fits like a charm.

From Optima, the attractive accessory snaps on to the top of an OPTIMA group size 34/78

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...cessories.html

Here is mine:

travisnd

iTrader: (21)

So the only thing you have to do to get the 34/78 battery to fit is cut the lip off the battery tray?

Xsta Z 28

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Yup. I have a picture at home, (I think) where Steve showed me where to cut.

travisnd

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If you wouldn't mind, could you send me that pic later once you get home? Thanks again!

Xsta Z 28

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Looking at Optima's site the 34/78 is 10" x 6 7/8" Where the 75/35 is 9 3/8" x 6 13/16"

I will check my photos when I get home. Hopefully I still have it, if I do I certainly will forward it to you.

travisnd

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The cover you have is the one I want, so it looks like I'll be getting the 34/78. Thanks again Andy!

~JOSHUA

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Nice engine bay Xsta.

travisnd

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anyone else have the battery cover??

HILL_SS

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Im looking for one myself! Id like to get on of these also

HILL_SS

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How can you go about getting a cover ordered?

y2k_ta

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I bought mine on ebay from this seller: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQ...Zmotobatteries

They had every color under the sun when I bought mine.

I'm using the Optima 34/78 battery too. The battery terminals tuck nicely underneath my traction control.

twisted01ss

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Thanks for the link, I've been looking for a cover. I just don't like these engine bay pics, my car looks so blah compared to so many on here.

y2k_ta

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For people like myself, it's been a long-term process. I've done a little to mine each year during the seven years I've owned the car, and I'm still not done You'll get yours looking just how you want it I'm sure.

LawmanSS

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I bought a chromed Optima cover on ebay...of course, I don't have the Optima yet, so it isn't installed.

travisnd

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Did you have to alter the battery tray as well to make the 34/78 fit?

y2k_ta

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Nope. Mine actually fit down in the tray, and I was able to clamp it down with the factory clamp.

MESS

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Those look sharp!