Need new battery for WRX
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
let alone keep a battery topped off with water/acid. Not to mention most of those types cry about getting their hands all dirty. Of course, laziness and just plain old outta sight, outta mind.....people forget that batteries need love too 
-Ted
-Ted
Originally Posted by CLsmooth71
p.s. for the rational folk in the house, I never based my initial recommendations for Interstates & Die Hards over Optimas based on weight. To reiterate, IMO, Optimas aren't worth the extra $$$ unless your ride needs the extra juice for electronics or is used in conditions out of the "norm"--long periods of unuse, harsh climates, motorsports activities, etc. For daily driven WRX in the Bay Area, an Interstate or Die Hard will be a more than adequate replacement battery.
What if... I like my Optima better? Is that cool?
I mean, a lot of people have things that are way overkill on their cars, and maybe it is a waste but shoot, if you have the extra 11 or so bucks and you want a battery that you never ever ever have to worry about, what's the big deal?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by wombatsauce
What if... I like my Optima better? Is that cool?
I mean, a lot of people have things that are way overkill on their cars, and maybe it is a waste but shoot, if you have the extra 11 or so bucks and you want a battery that you never ever ever have to worry about, what's the big deal?
Thanks.
I mean, a lot of people have things that are way overkill on their cars, and maybe it is a waste but shoot, if you have the extra 11 or so bucks and you want a battery that you never ever ever have to worry about, what's the big deal?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Lorry
Yup, fair enough, but wouldn't you expect battery maintennance to be part of the scheduled service? That why I pay them the $$s - to keep the car running well.
true, I WOULD expect that....although, it seems even the dealer can forget about those lil buggers (thats where the laziness comes into play).
-Ted
Originally Posted by wombatsauce
What if... I like my Optima better? Is that cool?
I mean, a lot of people have things that are way overkill on their cars, and maybe it is a waste but shoot, if you have the extra 11 or so bucks and you want a battery that you never ever ever have to worry about, what's the big deal?
Thanks.
I mean, a lot of people have things that are way overkill on their cars, and maybe it is a waste but shoot, if you have the extra 11 or so bucks and you want a battery that you never ever ever have to worry about, what's the big deal?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by zumnwrx
what did you battery cost you? total...
and did it drop right in?
edgar,
im also wanting a yellow top for my audio system
and did it drop right in?
edgar,
im also wanting a yellow top for my audio system
and yes it was a direct drop in w/o using extensions or anything since the group 35 is the correct size for the imprezas and some other subarus
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Originally Posted by ipozestu
He's a jack *** that has a crappy battery.
If so, please stop.Oooh, Optimas are sooooo cool....best thing since sliced bread!? EVERYONE, GO BUY EM NOW!!! Then you can be part of the "select" clientele like ^^^^^
Last edited by CLsmooth71; Mar 16, 2005 at 03:59 AM.
Edgar, just go down to Costco and get the Red top for 99 plus tax, thats what i did. It took me 15 minutes to extend the + wire to reach Anyways how have you been man? We need to hang out this weekend!! GT4 baby
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Anyways how have you been man? We need to hang out this weekend!! GT4 baby Brandon
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well the reason i want a YELLOW TOP over the red is cause i was hoping this would cure my light diming issue when the bass drops 
you know my car goes boom! but right now its not cool when my lights go ><
haha
edgar,
you know my car goes boom! but right now its not cool when my lights go ><
haha
edgar,
Originally Posted by zumnwrx
well the reason i want a YELLOW TOP over the red is cause i was hoping this would cure my light diming issue when the bass drops
quick and cheap fix is those big *** capacitor, just go second battery...
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Originally Posted by zumnwrx
well the reason i want a YELLOW TOP over the red is cause i was hoping this would cure my light diming issue when the bass drops
you know my car goes boom! but right now its not cool when my lights go ><
haha
edgar,
you know my car goes boom! but right now its not cool when my lights go ><
haha
edgar,
you would need a high output alternator to fix that