WTB: Battery
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WTB: Battery
I've got an optima red top in the car right now. Think it's failing.
I'd like to replace it with one... or a yellow... or something similar. Need one on the cheap. Things are not kosher right now. LOL!
I'd like to replace it with one... or a yellow... or something similar. Need one on the cheap. Things are not kosher right now. LOL!
Ray,
Do you really need an Optima? Why not go get a Duralast Gold from Autozone?
Duralast Gold/Battery 35-DLG - Read 7 Reviews on Duralast Gold #35-DLG
"640 Cold Cranking Amps (800 Cranking Amps)"
"5 year warranty"
I would think that would be sufficient for you to run whatever the Optima battery would run and be a cheaper option (unless you're looking to try and get a battery for sub $100).
Do you really need an Optima? Why not go get a Duralast Gold from Autozone?
Duralast Gold/Battery 35-DLG - Read 7 Reviews on Duralast Gold #35-DLG
"640 Cold Cranking Amps (800 Cranking Amps)"
"5 year warranty"
I would think that would be sufficient for you to run whatever the Optima battery would run and be a cheaper option (unless you're looking to try and get a battery for sub $100).
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I have an Interstate battery I took out of my wrx (that was relatively new) before putting in the light battery. Just had it on the trickle charger today and looks good.
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The optimas definitely arent as good as they used to be. And thats coming from a guy who works at interstate. They are all mostly just as good as the next one. Until you get into the AGM batteries.
If in doubt, FLAT OUT
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My redtop is nearly 6 years old and is just starting to show signs of going out. So I think it is sort of hit or miss with them. I only went with it because I got tired of all the others leaking. Interstate black in the other car. I'll probably do AGM this time, but I didn't have a problem with the Optima.
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My redtop is nearly 6 years old and is just starting to show signs of going out. So I think it is sort of hit or miss with them. I only went with it because I got tired of all the others leaking. Interstate black in the other car. I'll probably do AGM this time, but I didn't have a problem with the Optima.
Mainly I'm looking for a decent gel battery. I don't like liquid
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I ended up just buying one at Sears. I stalled out leaving a work function on Friday night. Ended up having to sleep in my car Friday night. Froze my *** off. Got home the next morning and my wife goes.... dude.... go buy a battery. So I did. And I also put a camping sleeping bag pad and a down camping comforter in the back of my car just in case. LOL!
So yeah... got a battery in there. Though this would have been rad... and saved me $150 I didn't really have.
I appreciate the reach out dude. If we're ever in the same place at the same time I'll get you a beer.
So yeah... got a battery in there. Though this would have been rad... and saved me $150 I didn't really have.
I appreciate the reach out dude. If we're ever in the same place at the same time I'll get you a beer.
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