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Jan 15, 2007 | 06:10 PM

davered00ss

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Which Optima battery to get?

They have 2 for our cars in the Red top. Different cranking amps. not sure what they are.

Jan 15, 2007 | 06:38 PM

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weight's/dimensions being the same, I'd get the bigger of the 2

Jan 15, 2007 | 06:47 PM

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one fits one dosen't...

Jan 15, 2007 | 07:11 PM

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75/35 (aka 75/25) is the Optima red top that you want. Do you guys have Costco on the east coast? If so, they're a cheap source for these. Otherwise, try www.remybattery.com

Jan 15, 2007 | 07:55 PM

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Wow. $99 there vs the $150 & $170 at Autozone Or Advanced Auto.

Jan 15, 2007 | 07:56 PM

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75-25 is what you want like stated above.. buddy. i once bought a battery through remey battery. nice service and prices.

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:04 PM

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Jan 15, 2007 | 09:29 PM

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The red tops kinda suck....and recharging them is not good for them.

Get a yellow top.

Jan 16, 2007 | 05:46 PM

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i wonder what the shipping on that would be???

Web site down, but I want to find out.

Jan 16, 2007 | 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SSINISTR SS

The red tops kinda suck....and recharging them is not good for them.

Get a yellow top.

???? MY RED TOP IS GREAT...all the top builders also use them.

Jan 16, 2007 | 07:19 PM

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i wonder what the shipping on that would be???

Shipping is pretty reasonable. IIRC last time I ordered from them it was around $20-25, which isn't bad considering the weight of the battery. They were also nicely packaged to prevent damage.

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The red tops kinda suck....and recharging them is not good for them.

Get a yellow top.

The red tops are their recommended starter batteries and have higher CCA ratings than yellow tops. Unless you plan on running a big car audio system or other accessory equipment for extended periods without charging the battery, it'll be just fine. I've had a half dozen Optima red tops in cars over the past 10 years and they've seen everything from weeks of sitting with no start, to sub-zero weather, to 100+ heat with nary a problem.

Jan 18, 2007 | 04:56 PM

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Quote:

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i wonder what the shipping on that would be???

$21.60 to my house fed ex ground.

Jan 18, 2007 | 05:09 PM

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You know, Delco has done away w/the battery problems they had a few years back. I run Delco batteries in my stuff. However, my '02 SS did have a bad battery and GM happily replaced it under warranty. They had a run of bad ones back then. Always been happy w/Delco o.e.m. or HD batteries....Jell batteries have their downsides, as well. Any battery that's in a car that sits alot will go dead if a batt. tender isn't used on it, esp. in cold weather.

Jan 18, 2007 | 05:18 PM

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Sears has replaced me Red Top, twice in the past two years. (The one in the car is Red Top # 3) They were both returned, as they refused to take the charge. Sears gave me new one's no question asked, but i can only wonder how long it'll take before this one bust. BTW if you track the car, it's very easy to break the plastic lip that secures the battery, as it doesn't fit exactly in there... Snapped the piece clear off after pulling a 1.67 60'. If i had to do it again, i would have thought twice about a Red top...

Jan 18, 2007 | 06:27 PM

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The yellow tops are good but overkill. I have heard some of the yellow tops have cracking problems too.

Jan 18, 2007 | 06:33 PM

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I just went into the garage and the car started right up.

Jan 18, 2007 | 07:19 PM

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I just went into the garage and the car started right up.

Go to Sears and spend $30 for a small battery maintainer....it's a 1 amp charger that shuts off automatically. You can run the small alligator clipped leads from your batt. down underneath and out in front of car and keep your hood closed....I use it for charging everything not used much: GP, Harley, tractor. It keeps the batt. fully charged....a good, cheap tool. WJ

Jan 18, 2007 | 07:28 PM

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battery tender is a good investment

http://www.batterygiant.com/Battery-...-Volt-1.25-Amp

Jan 18, 2007 | 08:53 PM

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My red top wouldnt hold a charge after repeated discharges from sitting for so long. I got a yellow top instead because its a deep cycle battery. No problems since then.

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