ohio_wookie Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Whats everyones opinion on these? I put a red top in my MR2 11 months ago, and on my way down 23 lastnight it popped big time! I pulled it out this morning and it looked like the fucking elephant man. Anyway, I got it replaced under the one year replacment warranty and I guess they have even upped the price like $40 in the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 My Mustang eats one/year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 i had a blue top marine battery do the same thing took out the control module and the voltage regulator when it popped. i will never own another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I had two go out. Do not let them go flat, they'll never be the same. Overpriced at best. Go with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 im glad i saw this review i was about to buy one. What else would be a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have one in my truck and deep cycle anouther in my fork lift and both (redtops)have never missed a beat. I will be buying two yellow for the forklift and putting the one red in the fairmont soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohio_wookie Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 im glad i saw this review i was about to buy one. What else would be a better choice. I personally like Energizer. Never had a problem with it, plus they have a 2 year replacment warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 im glad i saw this review i was about to buy one. What else would be a better choice. if its a streeter just use a normal lead acid battery if you need a gel battery to meet a class requirement for rollover saftey you can use an optima just plan on replacing it often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Whats everyones opinion on these? I put a red top in my MR2 11 months ago, and on my way down 23 lastnight it popped big time! I pulled it out this morning and it looked like the fucking elephant man. Anyway, I got it replaced under the one year replacment warranty and I guess they have even upped the price like $40 in the last year. Which mr2 is this? The one you bought from the mod on here? SERVES YOU RIGHT!!!11 I wanted that car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have a yellow top in the GTP, no problem at all with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Batteries Plus cheap brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 i had a blue top marine battery do the same thing took out the control module and the voltage regulator when it popped. i will never own another one. When I made the order I got 5 of them. The three you didn't buy are still running strong, have not had a single problem with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Interstate is a solid brand. I have yet to have anyone convince me that an optima is worth even half of what they sell for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have a red top in the camaro, the only time I have problems with it is during the winter when I let the car sit for months on end.... it used to be I'd go through a batter about every year, now it's about every 3 so it kind of works itself out to be even on price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Damn, this is interesting. I thought when I saw this everyone was going to say how much they love them. I have had a red top in my car for about 3 years now and never a single problem. Granted I have only put about 18,000 on the car in that 3 years. My alternator wiring was even fucked up and I had the jump the thing many many times. I have a decent stereo too that pulls extra current out of her. NEVER A PROBLEM. I would prolly buy another when this one transforms into elephant man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have a red-top and *knocks on wood* yet to run into any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gdrenovas Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I had a small yellow top in my Scirocco and Integra. Both lasted about a year before they popped. Have been using Exide since from my work (NTB) and they are perfect. Another employee there has a 240SX with a really big yellow top, and he loves it. When mine popped, I couldn't even jump start the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Stock motorcraft from 02. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 When I made the order I got 5 of them. The three you didn't buy are still running strong, have not had a single problem with them. i am glad that u had good luck with yours. scott (buckeye)was behind me when it popped loud as hell. i have seen both good and bad with optima. me personally would i never own another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyona12 Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I have a red top in my mustang that I heated nitrous bottles, ran elec. water pumps and fans in the pits and never missed a beat. Its in the other mustang right now that sat out all winter and cranked it over and started with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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