DIY: Optima Red top 75/35 install mod
03-25-2006, 12:07 AM
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I'm honestly not even sure what all they did as I am nowhere NEAR the car until monday, then I'll know all the specifics. he said he just followed the MRI's or whatever that I left in my seat.
I'm also sure it will rust up again, but not as bad. It sat for months in the back of a car lot not being looked at or cared for because it was on hold for me, so they were AWFUL. When I go to paint my calipers I plan on painting them as well. Quick/free fix for now.
I'm also sure it will rust up again, but not as bad. It sat for months in the back of a car lot not being looked at or cared for because it was on hold for me, so they were AWFUL. When I go to paint my calipers I plan on painting them as well. Quick/free fix for now.
03-25-2006, 08:51 AM
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It sat for months in the back of a car lot not being looked at or cared for because it was on hold for me, so they were AWFUL.
07-09-2008, 11:22 PM
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I've installed the yellow-top version of the 35. Like the red-top 35, it's a good fit and has the terminals in the correct locations. I chose the yellow because it's supposed to better accomodate deep discharges. Since I sometimes leave the car sit for periods, that's a good thing. Also I suspect it might have a bit more "courage" in the event I ever have to go through a serious "deflood" attempt. It's supposed to hold voltage better through the discharge curve. It's got more than enough cranking amps to serve as a starting battery. Plus, it's yellow! 
Purchased from Batteryweb.com. Delivery was quick.
Here it is in comparison to the stock. It's about as wide, but a bit longer. It's also a bit shorter, but the included adapter plate makes up the difference almost exactly.
Purchased from Batteryweb.com. Delivery was quick.
Here it is in comparison to the stock. It's about as wide, but a bit longer. It's also a bit shorter, but the included adapter plate makes up the difference almost exactly.
Update on Optima batteries:
I've had great use out of my Yellow-Top, but recently I've been researching electric cars and ran across some negative reports on electric vehicle discussion lists. These are people who are REALLY into all aspects of deep-cycle batteries. Optima used to be a favorite but may not be so any longer. Check the thread below if you're interested. There are other more technical threads on that group that go into it in more detail.
I was going to replace my Optima with another yellow-top when the time came but this gives me pause. I still want a good deep-cycle battery. The Odyssey batteries are still getting a lot of praise.
http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums...ghlight=OPTIMA
11-02-2008, 11:17 AM
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03-16-2010, 10:52 AM
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sexy little redtop
i bought a used redtop battery locally from craigslist and i didn't realize the red termial couldn't reach until i tried to put it in. bought some 2 guage duralast terminal cable and cripplers, cut up the cable, unbolted and replace the factory terminal. after modding the cable i saw this DIY, and i thought i'd post some pictures how mine turned out. the battery itself was sitting pretty low, i had to remove the OEM battery's bottom attachment to make it sit higher. But everything turned out great , good battery, good price, starts alot bettery now even with the slower starter XD. thats next on the list...
, good battery, good price, starts alot bettery now even with the slower starter XD. thats next on the list...
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