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 Sep 17, 2007 - 2:31 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 19, '07 From new providence P.A. Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
what optima batery should i get? will a yellow work or be giving to much power?
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Sep 17, 2007 - 5:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Oklahoma Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
[indent]The yellowtop battery is made to run accessiories like all your car audio stuff and the red top is for cranking amps for power under the hood. least that is what i was told when buying.
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Sep 18, 2007 - 7:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 14, '05 From Auckland,New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
No such thing as too much power, just depends if you have a big enough wallet and whether it is necessary.
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Sep 18, 2007 - 9:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
I have an optima yellow top... no problems... It's just expensive as hell and heavier than sh!t
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Sep 18, 2007 - 12:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
ive got a red top, and i agree with dustin, no problems and heavy!
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Sep 18, 2007 - 12:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '07 From Bay Area, California Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
i just bought me a yellow top.. 45 POUnds !
-------------------- You say you don't understand how we go dumb, but have you ever been where i'm from?
-=-] Livin it in tha bay's a lil different [-=- |
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Sep 20, 2007 - 8:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I have yellow.. just keep your receipt!! mine went bad after 3 months... i'm thinking fluke cuz got another one and no problems since.. really lasts a long time!!
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Sep 21, 2007 - 6:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '07 From Bay Area, California Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
kk, noted !
oo, also, how did it go bad? -------------------- You say you don't understand how we go dumb, but have you ever been where i'm from?
-=-] Livin it in tha bay's a lil different [-=- |
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Sep 22, 2007 - 11:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
i'm guessing just a defective.. i don't think I did anything to kill it... but its def worth it!
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Sep 23, 2007 - 8:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i have a yellow top. its heavy! but like everyone says, its really worth it.
my car cranks faster than what my "recommended" battery could crank it at. Also i left my carPC on for about three hours and had juice to start her still.. well worth it in terms of prolly never needing a jump again.. since our headlights turn off when you open the door.. oh and also, about 6 months after i go tthe yellow top, i replaced my starter and ground wires(especially..) with 4GA wire.. it also did a nice little bit of help 2000 watt system with absolutely NO lights dimming, even without a cap. This post has been edited by stephen_lee: Sep 23, 2007 - 8:45 PM -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Sep 24, 2007 - 9:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no problems with my red top... about every week my old batteries would go dead but optima keeps up well and is def the way to go
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Sep 28, 2007 - 4:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '06 From bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
what if i have a sub that takes hella power and HIDS that need the amps to get them on. which should i go with?
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Sep 28, 2007 - 5:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
From some website:
Deep Cycle Batteries Deep cycle batteries are designed to put out 80% of their capacity time after time without damage. Automotive batteries can be severely damaged if heavily discharged a few times. If discharged 80% and then recharged fully, deep cycle batteries can handle from a few hundred to 1000 complete cycles, where an automotive battery might be able to last for only 30 to 50 cycles. Deep cycle batteries may not work well in automobiles because they are not designed to put out the massive power needed for startup. Many marine and RV batteries are "dual purpose" - these are deep cycle batteries that will also work as SLI batteries. Nearly all marine and many industrial batteries are sealed and may also be gelled, glass mat, and/or maintenance free. "Sealed" batteries are not totally sealed - the actual name for them is "Valve Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries", or VRSLB, sometimes called VRLA, or "Valve Regulated Lead-Acid". An Optima Red Top is an SLI (normal) car battery and a Yellow top is a deep cycle. You can use either. The only advantage the deep cycle will have is if you plan to kill your battery often, it won't damage it, but deep cycles aren't designed to pump out the juice as well supposedly. Deep cycles are more commonly used in machinery, electric cars and marine applications. --------------------  |
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