battery popped! battery recommendations

[jskateborders]

34dt-dlg
1000cca
8 year warranty
not very big
side and top posts
80 bucks

[rocksteady_racer]

I have had Red Tops in all my cars. Never had a problem with starting. Plus I left my headlights on in my 96 maxima for 6 hours and came out and the car still started right up. What other battery can do that?

[ROIDMONKEY]

this is what im using , so far no problems. i dont have big sound system only a radio and speakers no amps, a clifford alarms and thats it . i think i paid 120 or something , dont remenber

[thedecapitator]

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

this is what im using , so far no problems. i dont have big sound system only a radio and speakers no amps, a clifford alarms and thats it . i think i paid 120 or something , dont remenber

wow thanks even for the pics! :] i am going today and buying a redtop at costco thanks zilvians!

[g6civcx]

Originally Posted by rocksteady_racer

I have had Red Tops in all my cars. Never had a problem with starting. Plus I left my headlights on in my 96 maxima for 6 hours and came out and the car still started right up. What other battery can do that?

My Optima yellow top

Originally Posted by JoeC1982

Optima quality has went downhill over the last few years.. Oddysey, Exide Orbital(heavy), or Kinetik FTW

what is this bullshit? did optima all of a sudden start cutting corners? did you investigate their build quality and have some kind of undercover information that we're not aware of?

if you have something meaningful to add, say it.. just quit spreading propaganda.

Originally Posted by MegasquirtCA

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.

3 year WARRANTY, but definitely no 12 year GAURANTEE.

Point being, a battery will last as long as its properly maintained. Now, considering most S13 owners are idiots who dont maintain their cars... theres no reason to assume ANY battery, including a super strong optima/odyssey will last if the person neglects their electrical system.

The red top batteries are considered "starting" batteries, designed to give the most cold-cranking-amps for automotive use. Generally speaking, this is the choice battery for MOST people. Its a good balance of performance and cost.

The yellow and blue are both deep cycle, but the blue top seems to be more durable and dependable. I have had my blue to for near 10 years now, it STILL fucking works. The redtop in the Miata is also several years old and works like a charm.

If you maintain your electrical system by making sure your alternator is in good condition and properly charges the battery, then your electrical system will last for a very long time.

The biggest problem I see is that most people run these under-sized motorbike batteries and end up putting too much of a strain on their alternators (charging system). All for what? To save weight? I have an idea, get a girlfriend that isnt as fat...

that would be better....

[bejota180sx]

i have a optima redtop have only had 2 in so many years... die hards are good but better spend the few more on a optima... but i would recomend the yellow top its way better than the red one... ive heard good things about odyssey and svr you should check it out...

[burnsauto]

i'd say a redtop.

pros:
-good cranking power
-2 year replacement warranty
-gel cell, so you can mount it any way you'd like
-it wont blow up/leak acid

cons:
-price, but they're getting cheaper.

personally, i picked a yellow top, decent cca's and deep cycle, so i can run all the electronic gadgets without having to worry about it putting a strain on the system.

but thats just my .02 cents.

[bigOdom1]

Originally Posted by ixfxi

what is this bullshit? did optima all of a sudden start cutting corners? did you investigate their build quality and have some kind of undercover information that we're not aware of?

if you have something meaningful to add, say it.. just quit spreading propaganda.





3 year WARRANTY, but definitely no 12 year GAURANTEE.

Point being, a battery will last as long as its properly maintained. Now, considering most S13 owners are idiots who dont maintain their cars... theres no reason to assume ANY battery, including a super strong optima/odyssey will last if the person neglects their electrical system.

The red top batteries are considered "starting" batteries, designed to give the most cold-cranking-amps for automotive use. Generally speaking, this is the choice battery for MOST people. Its a good balance of performance and cost.

The yellow and blue are both deep cycle, but the blue top seems to be more durable and dependable. I have had my blue to for near 10 years now, it STILL fucking works. The redtop in the Miata is also several years old and works like a charm.

If you maintain your electrical system by making sure your alternator is in good condition and properly charges the battery, then your electrical system will last for a very long time.

The biggest problem I see is that most people run these under-sized motorbike batteries and end up putting too much of a strain on their alternators (charging system). All for what? To save weight? I have an idea, get a girlfriend that isnt as fat...

that would be better....

agreed not to mention that optima's are used by the military, thus the reason they were on backorder two years ago when the Govt. purchased a ton of them.

[Irukandji]

Costco special

[driftage240]

buy a lil cage wit a wheel get a squirel and let it run around and power your car!!!! jdm battery ftw lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thedecapitator]

wow i am extremely upset and angry! i purchased the redtop optima like a few of you guys suggested so i hook it up to the car and it doesnt fucken start my car! next thing i use jumper cables and still ATLEAST this time it gives a little faint bs that it wants to start but nothing!

ugh! i am angry

by the way i bought it at costco for what i believe a good price of 145$

i am just going to go to SEARS like another zilvian mentions and buy the DIEHARD battery for 100$ and with a 5yr instead of 3yr like the optimas

extremely dissapointed.

[DreamN]

you sure it's the battery?

[thedecapitator]

YES POSITIVE i mean it did turn on with a lil mazda battery but thats my dads
so what do you think should i just get the diehard
i think ima go that way now
after this bad experience

[Irukandji]

Are you serious? The battery has probably been sitting for a while, so just jump your car, and drive around. Sounds like it just needs to be charged

[johngriff]

Optima is trash.

Just standard miata case battery, its small works well, and is cheap. Pick your preference in manufacture, but those gelcell batteries are no fun.

[thedecapitator]

Originally Posted by Irukandji

Are you serious? The battery has probably been sitting for a while, so just jump your car, and drive around. Sounds like it just needs to be charged

no joke man that bitch got jump started still wouldnt start was left on like that for a good 4-5 min. and barely wanted to turn over but not even screw that optima bs after this it has scarred me for life!!
ima have to go with diehard and hope that one doesnt dissapoint me

and for the other post .. uhm a miata battery did turn on my car but the thing is i dont want to use that one since its my dads and im also gona be running a sound system ( no amps, though ) but still dnot wanna risk it

[thedecapitator]

Originally Posted by johngriff

Optima is trash.

Just standard miata case battery, its small works well, and is cheap. Pick your preference in manufacture, but those gelcell batteries are no fun.

i agree

[98koukile]

Yes base your decision on one experience instead of returning to costco and trying a different one

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by thedecapitator

wow i am extremely upset and angry! i purchased the redtop optima like a few of you guys suggested so i hook it up to the car and it doesnt fucken start my car! next thing i use jumper cables and still ATLEAST this time it gives a little faint bs that it wants to start but nothing!

ugh! i am angry

by the way i bought it at costco for what i believe a good price of 145$

i am just going to go to SEARS like another zilvian mentions and buy the DIEHARD battery for 100$ and with a 5yr instead of 3yr like the optimas

extremely dissapointed.

Did they check the charge on the battery before giving it to you? Heaven forbid you exchange it.

Good Luck with a DieHard I sued Sears for Acid burns I received from a brand new one as I was leaving the store. The top wasn't sealed on from the factory. Lucky they have a safety shower and the got my new cloths from the mens dept as it melted my shirt and pants.

[JoeC1982]

I wasn't saying optima is trash but i've had a few come in that were defective from the factory and i've seen many people having trouble with theirs on the car audio forums. Optima makes a good battery but there are others i'd spend my money on first.

[driftage240]

dont jump start the optimas... they need to be trickle charged like bike battery,cause it wit burn the battery..the red tops cant sit to long...kills them..atleast get the yellow tops.go back return it!,fuck die hard...Duralast
gold 24 800ccca 950crank amp,3 year free replacement and 8 year prorated,and my discount too pendejo!!! just make a trip....u never listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

[thedecapitator]

Originally Posted by driftage240

dont jump start the optimas... they need to be trickle charged like bike battery,cause it wit burn the battery..the red tops cant sit to long...kills them..atleast get the yellow tops.go back return it!,fuck die hard...Duralast
gold 24 800ccca 950crank amp,3 year free replacement and 8 year prorated,and my discount too pendejo!!! just make a trip....u never listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

LOL why cause u get commission after u sell me a battery? haha!! thats 2 much gas money lol

^^^^ also wow i cant believe the diehard battery threw acid on ur clothes :-0 ima have to be careful
fuck this is the reason i made this thread
any other input on what kind of battery to buy??

ima check out the duralast gold also

thanks everybody

i bet that optimas arent bad and i just got a defective one but 1 bad experience is enough to leave as an unhappy customer

[kingyogi]

i had a bad ground on my gold s14 somewherea nd it kept killing my optima redtops, literally killing 4 of the cells from some odd ass reason. i think i had a bad ground, BUT, i swapped batterys with my sister from her Scion TC and with even a bad ground the scion TC factory batter hasnt fucked me over in almost a month. still is like a champ.

[thedecapitator]

Originally Posted by kingyogi

i had a bad ground on my gold s14 somewherea nd it kept killing my optima redtops, literally killing 4 of the cells from some odd ass reason. i think i had a bad ground, BUT, i swapped batterys with my sister from her Scion TC and with even a bad ground the scion TC factory batter hasnt fucked me over in almost a month. still is like a champ.

wow .. but in my case i dont have any ground problems its just that the positive post popped like half of it fell off .. good thing though ur cars still running cause mine isnt!!!

[drifting.8]

i actually like the carbon fiber batteries that bride has... they say there just as good as the optima batteries with half the weight..

[nissan240sxkid]

I want in on this ......I didnt read any one using the wesco its nice and fits in tray awsome and its under 100 bucks, just an idea no burn please

[thedecapitator]

^^ whats the cranking power

[nissan240sxkid]

its 475 and its westco....I spelled it wrong sorry just noticed

[nissan240sxkid]

its a mazda miata battery and it fits in like thedecapitator's battery....I have used 2 off them on diff projects and it snows where I live never had a problem...