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Old 02-24-2006, 08:55 PM
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Well i finally tried to start my Z06 today and the battery was completly DEAD.
Its the origional battery and i want to replace it due to its age, but my question is, do i stick with the OEM replacemt or go with an optima and if i do which type should it be??


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Optima Red Top.
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thanks, what size??
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Optima Red Top.
arent they really heavy?

anyone know of a lighter replacment?
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Originally Posted by Zoltan
Optima Red Top.
Old 02-26-2006, 08:37 PM
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Optima Red top here as well. I didn't notice it weighing any more than the OEM, but I don't know for sure.
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Optima Red top here but get away from the stock battery before it starts to leak and you will have a hell of a problem. I swaped out my stock battery the same day I bought mine.
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red top here as well....
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I went with a optima red top
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thanks guys



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