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thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 06:53 PM

so as i was turning into a gas station my car just slowly went to a stop...popped up the hood and shattered positive terminal... ( battery was a yuasa motorcycle battery)

i made this thread to have battery recommendations (* i searched for other ones and didnt find any so hopefully this is one that will come up when searched)

1. so now i am in need of a new battery that will

1a. last long
2a. be able to power up various electronics such as headunit, ipod, ipod rechargeable,
3a. basiclly a great battery

im leaning towards a diehard battery but can i please get some input on this ..which battery would u recommend for my listings

thanks i know i made it pretty long but yeah wanted u guys to get an idea sorry ..

MURPHY · 12-21-2007, 06:58 PM

optima... red top or w/e

JoeC1982 · 12-21-2007, 07:00 PM

i like exide orbital or oddysey

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:02 PM

thanks for the recommendations but also can the next ppl also include why its a better choice
thanks

* i know a batterry is a battery and as long as it turns on ur car and thats it* but really i need one that has a good warrranty and or reasons why to choose that one ...

thanks though ima look into the optima redtop

MrChow · 12-21-2007, 07:03 PM

Optima redtop. Optima is up there on everyone list.

louisdaboois · 12-21-2007, 07:08 PM

forget an optima redtop. go with a blue or yellow. theyre deep cycle and badass.

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:09 PM

thanks! keep em coming u guys!! i wanna hear some opinions about the diehard batteries!!

im lookin at the optima redtop and it has me

SR20junkie · 12-21-2007, 07:13 PM

i would have to say yellowtop its got the power of "6 battery cells" says optima, i dont really think it does but it still kicks ass

MegasquirtCA · 12-21-2007, 07:14 PM

Odyssey 680 or 925 nuff said.

***S14DB*** · 12-21-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louisdaboois

forget an optima redtop. go with a blue or yellow. theyre deep cycle and badass.

Blue top is a marine so NO. Yellow is great for sound systems but he doesn't mention that. Can't beat the cranking power of a redtop.

Anto · 12-21-2007, 07:16 PM

You don't really need an Optima, just because it's a popular battery it doesn't constitute you spending $160 on it. You can get something that does the job just as well for less than half the price..

Most car batteries are up to the task of daily use, just spend the extra $20-30 on the best version with lots of CCA's. The factory battery on my s13 was something like 500CCA's, and the Duralast Gold replacement I got is 800CCA's and comes with a 3 year free replacement warranty. Costs $80.
What you should heed detail to is the terminals you get - make sure they are good ones that won't pop loose. I can't tell you how much trouble I've had with faulty battery terminals in the past that have left me stranded. Make sure to also generously smear dielectric grease on the terminals to protect them from the elements.. wouldn't want any corrosion on your new battery.

Consumer Reports did a survey on car batteries, google around for it.

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Blue top is a marine so NO. Yellow is great for sound systems but he doesn't mention that. Can't beat the cranking power of a redtop.

i actualy do have a sound system but nothing big though just headunit with 5x6 speakers i think and i play it from my ipod and i would basiclly also want to be able to charge my ipod while playing music w/out the fear that the battery will give out thankss..!

***S14DB*** · 12-21-2007, 07:20 PM

I got my Optima for $80 have to wait for them to go on sale. The red top retails for $120 and a yellow for $140 around here.

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anto

You don't really need an Optima, just because it's a popular battery it doesn't constitute you spending $160 on it. You can get something that does the job just as well for less than half the price..

Most car batteries are up to the task of daily use, just spend the extra $20-30 on the best version with lots of CCA's. The factory battery on my s13 was something like 500CCA's, and the Duralast Gold replacement I got is 800CCA's and comes with a 3 year free replacement warranty. Costs $80.
What you should heed detail to is the terminals you get - make sure they are good ones that won't pop loose. I can't tell you how much trouble I've had with faulty battery terminals in the past that have left me stranded. Make sure to also generously smear dielectric grease on the terminals to protect them from the elements.. wouldn't want any corrosion on your new battery.

Consumer Reports did a survey on car batteries, google around for it.

alrite thanks for the heads up on that one ... what kind of terminals do you suggest then?? because they are F*d up they were being hold down to the post by a penny...yes a penny on each post LOL

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

I got my Optima for $80 have to wait for them to go on sale. The red top retails for $120 and a yellow for $140 around here.

NIIIICE! would they go on sale after christmas?? i thougth the optimas were a bit more expensive
thanks for the valuable info ima go google the consumer reports on batteries for more info thanks 4 everyones help i appreciate it a lot

***S14DB*** · 12-21-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedecapitator

i actualy do have a sound system but nothing big though just headunit with 5x6 speakers i think and i play it from my ipod and i would basiclly also want to be able to charge my ipod while playing music w/out the fear that the battery will give out thankss..!

No a system not stock replacements. Like 4ch amp and Subs and amps. sucking down the power. Redtop will last an hour with your setup.

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

No a system not stock replacements. Like 4ch amp and Subs and amps. sucking down the power. Redtop will last an hour with your setup.

thanks so u just suggest to move on up to the yellow one?
what about the deep cycle batteries thanksssssss!

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 07:33 PM

alright guys thanks for all your help in every kind of advice... i have decided to buy the yellowtop :]
hope this will help some other person when deciding to buy a battery for sound system/ good crank.

posmotors · 12-21-2007, 07:56 PM

Well I put in a Optima Redtop when my brand new Sam's Club one died because of my dead alternator and the Optima went 7 days of driving with no alternator to power it. So I would say they would be a good battery to go with =)

Giebs · 12-21-2007, 08:01 PM

diehard platinum, lol...180$ though

nissantfsx · 12-21-2007, 08:17 PM

i heard that optima redtop is pretty good...in fact, sorry for being a bit off topic...but where did u guys purchase ur optima batteries? any recommended websites? thnx!!

***S14DB*** · 12-21-2007, 08:52 PM

Local shop. Autozone, advance autoparts(parts america). One will put them on sale each month. Something to save for not an oh shit purchase.

mademedoit · 12-21-2007, 10:14 PM

I've had two optima yellow tops great batteries you can let them sit in your garage for half a year and then still start your car. The best deal though is to spend $40 on a bat from kmart that comes with a 60 MONTH waranty thats whats in my 240. (1st optima was stolen with my system and 2nd was in my old crx that was stolen and crashed)

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mademedoit

I've had two optima yellow tops great batteries you can let them sit in your garage for half a year and then still start your car. The best deal though is to spend $40 on a bat from kmart that comes with a 60 MONTH waranty thats whats in my 240. (1st optima was stolen with my system and 2nd was in my old crx that was stolen and crashed)

LMFAO!!!

oh man thats a good laugh... thanks man
sucks to hear wat happened about ur cars stolen though
but i think ill risk it and not buy the bat and just buy the yellow top :]
and take my rechargeable taser gun i bought :]

blownmotor · 12-21-2007, 10:23 PM

Optima can't go wrong especially if you buy it from costco ( they'll give you a new on if it craps out no matter what )

thedecapitator · 12-21-2007, 10:27 PM

no way.. are you serious? damn costco is great then.. i was leaning towards the duralast gold battery its only 90$ and comes with 3yr free replacement :-0

emersonLP · 12-21-2007, 11:30 PM

Again, optima is the way to go. Yellowtop if you have or plan to have a sound system or other gobs of electronics, otherwise, redtop is fine too.

The best thing about the Optimas, in my eyes, is honestly the fact that those bastards are dry cell and sealed up tighter than Sweeny Todd's basement.

JoeC1982 · 12-22-2007, 12:33 AM

Optima quality has went downhill over the last few years..

Oddysey, Exide Orbital(heavy), or Kinetik FTW

*S13Boosts* · 12-22-2007, 12:38 AM

yup optima yellow or red top!

MegasquirtCA · 12-22-2007, 11:32 AM

Odyssey is military grade, weighs 14 pounds. Rated to be in working condition for 12years, 3year warranty I believe and takes 2 years to discharge when left.

12-21-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
thedecapitator BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: whitehouse Age: 45 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	battery popped! battery recommendations so as i was turning into a gas station my car just slowly went to a stop...popped up the hood and shattered positive terminal... ( battery was a yuasa motorcycle battery) i made this thread to have battery recommendations (* i searched for other ones and didnt find any so hopefully this is one that will come up when searched) 1. so now i am in need of a new battery that will 1a. last long 2a. be able to power up various electronics such as headunit, ipod, ipod rechargeable, 3a. basiclly a great battery im leaning towards a diehard battery but can i please get some input on this ..which battery would u recommend for my listings thanks i know i made it pretty long but yeah wanted u guys to get an idea sorry ..

12-21-2007, 07:00 PM	#3
JoeC1982 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Age: 43 Posts: 315 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like exide orbital or oddysey __________________ 96 240SX daily driver resto//mod Nismo//JBL//Hawk My feedback: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=169481

12-21-2007, 07:20 PM	#13
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I got my Optima for $80 have to wait for them to go on sale. The red top retails for $120 and a yellow for $140 around here. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-21-2007, 08:52 PM	#22
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Local shop. Autozone, advance autoparts(parts america). One will put them on sale each month. Something to save for not an oh shit purchase. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-22-2007, 12:33 AM	#28
JoeC1982 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Age: 43 Posts: 315 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Optima quality has went downhill over the last few years.. Oddysey, Exide Orbital(heavy), or Kinetik FTW __________________ 96 240SX daily driver resto//mod Nismo//JBL//Hawk My feedback: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=169481

12-21-2007, 06:58 PM	#2
MURPHY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fredericksburg, va Age: 35 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	optima... red top or w/e

12-21-2007, 07:02 PM	#4
thedecapitator BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: whitehouse Age: 45 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the recommendations but also can the next ppl also include why its a better choice thanks * i know a batterry is a battery and as long as it turns on ur car and thats it* but really i need one that has a good warrranty and or reasons why to choose that one ... thanks though ima look into the optima redtop

12-21-2007, 07:08 PM	#6
louisdaboois Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LA, CA Age: 36 Posts: 851 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	forget an optima redtop. go with a blue or yellow. theyre deep cycle and badass.

12-21-2007, 07:09 PM	#7
thedecapitator BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: whitehouse Age: 45 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks! keep em coming u guys!! i wanna hear some opinions about the diehard batteries!! im lookin at the optima redtop and it has me

12-21-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
SR20junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: naperville illionis Age: 36 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would have to say yellowtop its got the power of "6 battery cells" says optima, i dont really think it does but it still kicks ass

12-21-2007, 07:14 PM	#9
MegasquirtCA Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Odyssey 680 or 925 nuff said.

12-21-2007, 07:16 PM	#11
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You don't really need an Optima, just because it's a popular battery it doesn't constitute you spending $160 on it. You can get something that does the job just as well for less than half the price.. Most car batteries are up to the task of daily use, just spend the extra $20-30 on the best version with lots of CCA's. The factory battery on my s13 was something like 500CCA's, and the Duralast Gold replacement I got is 800CCA's and comes with a 3 year free replacement warranty. Costs $80. What you should heed detail to is the terminals you get - make sure they are good ones that won't pop loose. I can't tell you how much trouble I've had with faulty battery terminals in the past that have left me stranded. Make sure to also generously smear dielectric grease on the terminals to protect them from the elements.. wouldn't want any corrosion on your new battery. Consumer Reports did a survey on car batteries, google around for it.

12-21-2007, 07:33 PM	#18
thedecapitator BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: whitehouse Age: 45 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	alright guys thanks for all your help in every kind of advice... i have decided to buy the yellowtop :] hope this will help some other person when deciding to buy a battery for sound system/ good crank.

12-21-2007, 07:56 PM	#19
posmotors Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oceanside Age: 44 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I put in a Optima Redtop when my brand new Sam's Club one died because of my dead alternator and the Optima went 7 days of driving with no alternator to power it. So I would say they would be a good battery to go with =)

12-21-2007, 08:01 PM	#20
Giebs Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: redondo Age: 39 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	diehard platinum, lol...180$ though

12-21-2007, 08:17 PM	#21
nissantfsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Castro Valley/Oakland/Davis Age: 40 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i heard that optima redtop is pretty good...in fact, sorry for being a bit off topic...but where did u guys purchase ur optima batteries? any recommended websites? thnx!!

12-21-2007, 10:14 PM	#23
mademedoit Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 41 Posts: 134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've had two optima yellow tops great batteries you can let them sit in your garage for half a year and then still start your car. The best deal though is to spend $40 on a bat from kmart that comes with a 60 MONTH waranty thats whats in my 240. (1st optima was stolen with my system and 2nd was in my old crx that was stolen and crashed)

12-21-2007, 10:23 PM	#25
blownmotor Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: land of the sideshows Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Optima can't go wrong especially if you buy it from costco ( they'll give you a new on if it craps out no matter what )

12-21-2007, 10:27 PM	#26
thedecapitator BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: whitehouse Age: 45 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no way.. are you serious? damn costco is great then.. i was leaning towards the duralast gold battery its only 90$ and comes with 3yr free replacement :-0

12-21-2007, 11:30 PM	#27
emersonLP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 40 Posts: 524 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: emersonLP Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Again, optima is the way to go. Yellowtop if you have or plan to have a sound system or other gobs of electronics, otherwise, redtop is fine too. The best thing about the Optimas, in my eyes, is honestly the fact that those bastards are dry cell and sealed up tighter than Sweeny Todd's basement.

12-22-2007, 12:38 AM	#29
S13Boosts Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VEGAS Posts: 5,292 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	yup optima yellow or red top!

12-22-2007, 11:32 AM	#30
MegasquirtCA Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Odyssey is military grade, weighs 14 pounds. Rated to be in working condition for 12years, 3year warranty I believe and takes 2 years to discharge when left.