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heavyd06 · 05-25-2010, 07:19 PM

I was just curious what batteries are u all runing on ur cars. If u deft what's the best battery. I've heard good things about the optima redtop but it's close to 200 bucks.

badicalradical · 05-25-2010, 07:27 PM

Odyssey makes good compact batteries.

heavyd06 · 05-25-2010, 07:30 PM

I'm planing on putting the battery on the rink of my coupe. I'll check out oddysey thanks

heavyd06 · 05-25-2010, 07:45 PM

What would be the best oddysey battery?

***enkei2k*** · 05-25-2010, 10:01 PM

i personally have an optima red top. didn't cost 200. close to around 150 new on amazon. just gotta wait for it.

check this thread out for more info:
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/251091-what...o-you-use.html

Bushido · 05-26-2010, 06:55 PM

i got a lawnmower battery from walmart.

less than $30 bucks. half the size of a miata battery. 360cca.

no problems since i installed it 4 months ago.

importantone · 05-26-2010, 07:19 PM

Detka battery... they make those expensive lightweight Braille batteries

I think they are like $60-80 bucks. Terminals were a few bucks so that it'll work with a car. I got the info from a Porsche forum, and I had an extra Detka from my Buell.

510-SR20DET · 05-26-2010, 07:44 PM

optima red is a piece of shit. Its known to die for no reason. I had experiences, twice, with this piece of shit, lost ton of money and it's heavy as hell. If you want some good battery, go for Odyssey 545 or Stinger.

g35gabby · 05-26-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 510-SR20DET

optima red is a piece of shit. Its known to die for no reason. I had experiences, twice, with this piece of shit, lost ton of money and it's heavy as hell. If you want some good battery, go for Odyssey 545 or Stinger.

indeed Optima is all hype. Ive actually had some pretty damn good luck with my Die-hard(s) in both my 240 and G, but my fiance cant get 18 months out of his Optima.

always with the same dumbfounded look at autozone with the "this never happens" statement after.

PS that Detka battery is very nice looking, what are they designed for?

RurouniMidnight · 05-26-2010, 08:30 PM

been using a west co small dry cell battery for a while now, no complaints.

LOUD240 · 05-26-2010, 08:37 PM

I have had my Optima red top for over 5 years and absolutly no problems,and I have a large stereo system

White Comet · 05-26-2010, 08:57 PM

all batteries are made by one of three companies exide, deka or interstate. anything else is just a version of type from them with the exception of the odyssey battery. the lawn mower batteries are lightweight and work but not as well as a car battery. 300ish cca's is enough to start a car but once they start to dip it wont be strong enough to start a car. my optima redtop put out 1150cca and they last forever. i got a good deal with my discount when i worked selling batteries. the best that you can possibly is the odyssey car battery but thats really pricey. the best reasonable option is the optima but deka also makes a gell type car battery thats the xtreme x2, it tests very similar to an optima and costs less. iirc the x2 is exclusive to batteries plus locations but im not positive.

shinobis13hb · 05-26-2010, 08:59 PM

Yes same with me. 5 Years not really any problems. I can always rely on my optima. But I heard that they aren't made in the same place as they were 5 years ago and now they aren't so good. All in all I would go with a slim battery/light when it is time for me to retire my optima. I heard miata are small. I was going to try that lawn mower battery ha ha glad to see it worked!

pacotaco345 · 05-26-2010, 09:01 PM

The stereotypical walmart battery... I've had it sit in a car for almost a year with no charger or battery tender attached and it cranked it for 30+ seconds till the car started (mechanical fuel pump) with no problems at all. Only cost about 60 bucks for a new one

godrifttoday · 05-26-2010, 09:13 PM

Tri State Battery 64 BUCKS!

godrifttoday · 05-26-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importantone

Detka battery... they make those expensive lightweight Braille batteries

I think they are like $60-80 bucks. Terminals were a few bucks so that it'll work with a car. I got the info from a Porsche forum, and I had an extra Detka from my Buell.

Hey what model or size?

shinobis13hb · 05-26-2010, 09:58 PM

Yes same with me. 5 Years not really any problems. I can always rely on my optima. But I heard that they aren't made in the same place as they were 5 years ago and now they aren't so good. All in all I would go with a slim battery/light when it is time for me to retire my optima. I heard miata are small. I was going to try that lawn mower battery ha ha glad to see it worked!

godrifttoday · 05-26-2010, 10:26 PM

my car is a track car only so battery is good for me

axiomatik · 05-27-2010, 10:56 AM

I had an Optima red-top back when I lived in Phoenix. The Phoenix heat just kills regular batteries, you're lucky to get 3 years out of a standard battery. My redtop lasted probably a good 6 years.

heavyd06 · 05-27-2010, 12:45 PM

i live in texas its kinda hot almost all the time..lol..

05-25-2010, 07:19 PM	#1
heavyd06 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio GRande Age: 37 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Random battery ? I was just curious what batteries are u all runing on ur cars. If u deft what's the best battery. I've heard good things about the optima redtop but it's close to 200 bucks.

05-25-2010, 10:01 PM	#5
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 40 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	i personally have an optima red top. didn't cost 200. close to around 150 new on amazon. just gotta wait for it. check this thread out for more info: http://zilvia.net/f/chat/251091-what...o-you-use.html __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

05-26-2010, 06:55 PM	#6
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i got a lawnmower battery from walmart. less than $30 bucks. half the size of a miata battery. 360cca. no problems since i installed it 4 months ago. __________________

05-26-2010, 07:19 PM	#7
importantone Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Detka battery... they make those expensive lightweight Braille batteries I think they are like $60-80 bucks. Terminals were a few bucks so that it'll work with a car. I got the info from a Porsche forum, and I had an extra Detka from my Buell. __________________ *GRIPPY'SGARAGE**

05-26-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
510-SR20DET Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aye Bay Bay Posts: 418 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	optima red is a piece of shit. Its known to die for no reason. I had experiences, twice, with this piece of shit, lost ton of money and it's heavy as hell. If you want some good battery, go for Odyssey 545 or Stinger. __________________ Originally Posted by EDaciouSX You should fix your opor* grammar.*

05-25-2010, 07:27 PM	#2
badicalradical Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fresno Age: 40 Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Odyssey makes good compact batteries.

05-25-2010, 07:30 PM	#3
heavyd06 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio GRande Age: 37 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm planing on putting the battery on the rink of my coupe. I'll check out oddysey thanks

05-25-2010, 07:45 PM	#4
heavyd06 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio GRande Age: 37 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What would be the best oddysey battery?

05-26-2010, 08:30 PM	#10
RurouniMidnight Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,245 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	been using a west co small dry cell battery for a while now, no complaints. __________________ http://nightparade.wordpress.com/ Join in on instagram @nightparade

05-26-2010, 08:37 PM	#11
LOUD240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victorhell DAM ITS HOT Posts: 1,920 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I have had my Optima red top for over 5 years and absolutly no problems,and I have a large stereo system

05-26-2010, 08:57 PM	#12
White Comet Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvannia Age: 39 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	all batteries are made by one of three companies exide, deka or interstate. anything else is just a version of type from them with the exception of the odyssey battery. the lawn mower batteries are lightweight and work but not as well as a car battery. 300ish cca's is enough to start a car but once they start to dip it wont be strong enough to start a car. my optima redtop put out 1150cca and they last forever. i got a good deal with my discount when i worked selling batteries. the best that you can possibly is the odyssey car battery but thats really pricey. the best reasonable option is the optima but deka also makes a gell type car battery thats the xtreme x2, it tests very similar to an optima and costs less. iirc the x2 is exclusive to batteries plus locations but im not positive. __________________ buy my type x stuff

05-26-2010, 08:59 PM	#13
shinobis13hb Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: la crescenta Age: 35 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Yes same with me. 5 Years not really any problems. I can always rely on my optima. But I heard that they aren't made in the same place as they were 5 years ago and now they aren't so good. All in all I would go with a slim battery/light when it is time for me to retire my optima. I heard miata are small. I was going to try that lawn mower battery ha ha glad to see it worked!

05-26-2010, 09:01 PM	#14
pacotaco345 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal/Ft Worth TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The stereotypical walmart battery... I've had it sit in a car for almost a year with no charger or battery tender attached and it cranked it for 30+ seconds till the car started (mechanical fuel pump) with no problems at all. Only cost about 60 bucks for a new one

05-26-2010, 09:13 PM	#15
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	Tri State Battery 64 BUCKS!

05-26-2010, 09:58 PM	#17
shinobis13hb Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: la crescenta Age: 35 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Yes same with me. 5 Years not really any problems. I can always rely on my optima. But I heard that they aren't made in the same place as they were 5 years ago and now they aren't so good. All in all I would go with a slim battery/light when it is time for me to retire my optima. I heard miata are small. I was going to try that lawn mower battery ha ha glad to see it worked!

05-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#18
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	my car is a track car only so battery is good for me

05-27-2010, 10:56 AM	#19
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had an Optima red-top back when I lived in Phoenix. The Phoenix heat just kills regular batteries, you're lucky to get 3 years out of a standard battery. My redtop lasted probably a good 6 years. __________________

05-27-2010, 12:45 PM	#20
heavyd06 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio GRande Age: 37 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i live in texas its kinda hot almost all the time..lol..