Science Abuse Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I had one in my thunderbird that lasted for years. I had one in my Cougar that lasted a couple months then tried to explode. I've heard plenty of complaints, yet I know that people who have no problems usually don't say anything. The outbut is better than anything else on the market, this is for a DD that goes cold-assed places. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 from what it sounds like its hit or miss with them, but they do have warranties and if you get a good one, no worries. I never had a spec of trouble with the one in my DD fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Had several. No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I had a yellow top in my Civic, it was fine one day and a paperweight the next. Had it for less than a year. this... i went through 3 of them and the 1year warranty on the yellow tops sucks... i think the red top has a 3-5 yr, dont remember all in all...i will never buy one again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 from what it sounds like its hit or miss with them +1 I know a couple of people who have had great luck with them, but others that just couldn't get one to last. I have been out of the game for a while but as I recall the Odyssey batteries have always had a solid rep. Might be worth checking out. http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/500/506/506-PC925MJT.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 have heard nothing but good things about odyssey motorcycle batteries, not sure about the car batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I've heard great things about the Oddessy, too.... It is also fuckin Ker-spensive, too much so for the DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 You really can't go wrong with a good battery from NAPA. I sold them for 10 or so years, and most people were thrilled with them (me included). They have an 84 month warranty, like some other places. All the Optimas I had came in cars I bought with them already in and were usually cars that only ran once or twice a week and I never had issues with them, even in Winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 +1 I know a couple of people who have had great luck with them, but others that just couldn't get one to last. I have been out of the game for a while but as I recall the Odyssey batteries have always had a solid rep. Might be worth checking out. http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/500/506/506-PC925MJT.jpg These are what we use when we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Dry Cell Deka FTW! Deka is the largest manufacturer of batteries in the US i believe out of my hometown in fleetwood Pa. They make the batteries that all the other brands use. I think there are only three major manufacturer of batteries in the Us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 i'm pretty sure red top optimas have a 3 yr warranty...we just bought one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 optimas are hit or miss on the yellow tops. had much better luck with red tops, and blues. Odyssey batteries, are fucking great, but as stated, pricey good old replacement batteries also seem to due the job just fine, but trust me, they can be hit or miss aswell. 1 out of 10 may give a issue it seems any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I've had a red top in my DD for a a couple years now. Being bounced around all kinds of insane driving and it's held up quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I agree DEKA if you want to go dry cell. Big crank.com has a good selection at decent prices. They're not great in the cold if you're not driving the car every day though. My 18lb deka in the M3 makes it about 3 days in the cold before it won't start the car any longer. For a DD I'd just get the best mix of cheap and good warranty through the local parts stores. I think the battery in my Audi is from AutoZone and is 6 years old and still puts up with me leaving doors and trunk open for hours on end while I'm detailing cars with no issues. Think it cost me $60 back in the day. Benz needs one and I'm going to go the same route with that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Oh, and here's a thread I started last year about this topic... people loved Optimas then. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have had two Optima batteries. One in a 98' Mustang GT, loved it, made the car start so much quicker, had it for over two years. I just this passed year put on in my 02' Jeep Wrangler 4.0L, Autozone's computer even said that the only battery they recommend for a wrangler, because of the high requirements on the battery. I intend on purchasing them for any other future battery replacement needs. I have sold many odyssey batteries for motorcycles and have only had minor issues. I would say they are a good bet too. At the end of the day i would say buy the best battery you can for the amount of money you can spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Have had them in everything and with great results. Biggest thing is when they get low you gotta use the right charger. Had a couple problems with bringing them back to life until I got a CTEK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner2theend Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 had one yellow top it lasted 2 months then it got a bad cell may be caused by a bad alternator, then got a regular one before replacing alternator then it died then replaced the alternator recharged battery then everything fine... my point is that personally "optima" is just mehhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I've always liked my redtop Optimas. The only problem I ever had was leaving mine sit all last winter, but they warrantied it out no problem. No one ever has any luck with the yellow tops, but they're deep cycle batteries and aren't needed anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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