Optima Batter Faux pas

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Jun 11, 2009 | 08:57 PM

RiceEaterZ

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Optima Batter Faux pas

Ok, So I need a new battery. WEnt today to get an optima red top, Told the guy I needed a 75/25 for 02 camaro z, he said that the yellow top would be fine. got home and the fker is too big, its a 34/78, What do I need to do to get this to fit?!??!?! I need this done today, and hope i'm not stuck buying another fkin optima..Does napa have a tray for this that works with 02 camaro??

or do I have to go buy a smaller optima?

please chime in guys!

Thanks.

Jun 11, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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go back and get the one that fits.

Jun 11, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4

go back and get the one that fits.

Exactly. Even if you tried to install it is the sales persons fault for selling you one that doesn't fit.

Jun 12, 2009 | 08:20 AM

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I managed to squeeze a 34/78 in my stock battery tray...I think all I had to do was grind off a couple of the locating tabs, but it has been a couple years since I installed it.

Jun 12, 2009 | 09:42 AM

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From: FredVegas, Va

I would take it back, and get the right one.

Then find the guy that said it would fit and tell him the Bangkok joke...

"Hey man, do you know the capitol of Japan?"
"No, why?"
"Its Bangkok"...right after saying the word bangkok, you punch him in the *****.

Hilarious.

Jun 12, 2009 | 01:07 PM

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Take the battery back. There's no reason you should have to modify your car to install the wrong battery. Or any part for that matter. I spent $160 on my Optima. You had to spend somewhere close to that and for that kinda cash you should have the right part. Seriously, take it back.