optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
idiots 8/27/2005 3:24:44 PM
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MaximaDrvr
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I just bought two. The maxima's died two weeks ago, and the GTI's died last week The Maxima got a red top, and the GTI got a Yellow top Optima 8/27/2005 4:55:23 PM
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underPSI tillerman 14088 Posts user info edit post |
why did you waste money on an optima? 8/27/2005 6:24:25 PM
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BigBlueRam All American 16852 Posts user info edit post |
yeah. should have gotten lawnmower batteries for WEIGHT SAVING POWAR!!!!!!!!111 8/27/2005 6:37:30 PM
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MaximaDrvr
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the red was only $30 more than a regular batter, and the yellow was only $60 more. I figured it was a wise investment. I like the gel cell over liquid acid. 8/27/2005 6:50:32 PM
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underPSI tillerman 14088 Posts user info edit post |
you could have kept that $90 in your pocket 'cause those batteries don't last longer than a normal battery. they are only better if you buy them for the cause they are intended.
[Edited on August 27, 2005 at 7:03 PM. Reason : 90] 8/27/2005 7:02:36 PM
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JBaz All American 16764 Posts user info edit post |
well if he's makin bling bling, 90 bucks is pocket change 8/27/2005 7:11:46 PM
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EhSteve All American 7240 Posts user info edit post |
what are they intended for beyond starting a car? 8/27/2005 7:14:47 PM
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underPSI tillerman 14088 Posts user info edit post |
they are more vibration resistant (for use in an off-road vehicle) and can mount in any position so unless it's going in an off-road buggy or mount the battery upside down, it's a waste of money.
optima claims they last longer but the people i know who have owned them say differently along with the people at Batteries Plus who sell them (ain't that a kicker).
you'll also see the deep-cycle blue top a lot in car audio installations so they can play the stereo with the car not running since a deep-cycle battery is able to withstand discharge/recharges better. 8/27/2005 7:33:16 PM
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optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
I thought yellow top was the car audio battery 8/27/2005 7:34:55 PM
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EhSteve All American 7240 Posts user info edit post |
yeah the website says the blue tops are for starting only. 8/27/2005 7:37:54 PM
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optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
maybe the guys down at batteries plus misled him!!! 8/27/2005 7:40:55 PM
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slut All American 8357 Posts user info edit post |
yellow is deep cycle 8/27/2005 9:13:48 PM
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optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
underPSI is always down at batteries plus cause his wife loves her vibrator 8/27/2005 9:16:57 PM
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zxappeal All American 26824 Posts user info edit post |
Blue is also deep cycle, but it's a marine deep cycle designed to do double duty: crank and continuous discharge. 8/27/2005 11:21:04 PM
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slut All American 8357 Posts user info edit post |
correct sah 8/27/2005 11:56:34 PM
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MaximaDrvr
10410 Posts user info edit post |
The yellow top is for my stereo, and the maxima gets obused, so I got the red top. Also, that battety is going to be in the maxima's trunk, not the engine compartment. 8/28/2005 11:02:57 AM
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stopdropnrol All American 3909 Posts user info edit post |
using the yellowtop for ur stereo voids the warranty btw 8/28/2005 11:32:30 AM
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fleetwud AmbitiousButRubbish 49741 Posts user info edit post |
was July assault month? 8/28/2005 11:39:12 AM
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eraser All American 6733 Posts user info edit post |

8/28/2005 11:50:32 AM
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optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
well it definitely wasnt funny joke month 8/28/2005 9:50:26 PM
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TypeA Suspended 3327 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "using the yellowtop for ur stereo voids the warranty btw" |
Really? 8/28/2005 10:02:32 PM
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MaximaDrvr
10410 Posts user info edit post |
Voids the warranty on the battery, or the stereo, or the car? If you make a statement like that you need to be more specific. 8/28/2005 10:05:02 PM
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JBaz All American 16764 Posts user info edit post |
have have proof 8/28/2005 10:09:30 PM
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MaximaDrvr
10410 Posts user info edit post |
^? WTF did you say? 8/28/2005 10:35:12 PM
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TypeA Suspended 3327 Posts user info edit post |
Well obviously it isn't going to void the warranty on the stereo. 8/28/2005 10:49:38 PM
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MaximaDrvr
10410 Posts user info edit post |
Quit ruining my trick. If he answered with stereo, I could have completely ignored him, even though he seems to know his stuff usually. 8/28/2005 11:22:23 PM
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Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
fuckin batteries. 8/29/2005 4:57:33 PM
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BigBlueRam All American 16852 Posts user info edit post |
^where the hell have you been? 8/29/2005 5:43:38 PM
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hotwolf3 All American 3874 Posts user info edit post |
Alright, my battery has died a couple of times within the past two weeks. I keep getting it recharged and i drive it for about 3 or 4 days and it dies again. Is this from the heat or do i just have a bad alternator. IF it's the alternator, how long does that normally take to get replaced. I need my car fixed by next thursday to make it back home to my dads wedding 8/29/2005 7:47:24 PM
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Aficionado Suspended 22518 Posts user info edit post |
you most likely have a short that is discharging the battery somewhere 8/29/2005 7:48:26 PM
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hotwolf3 All American 3874 Posts user info edit post |
does that mean i have a bad alternator?...sorry i'm terrible with cars 8/29/2005 7:52:21 PM
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tchenku midshipman 18598 Posts user info edit post |
go get free alternator test at advance/autozone 8/29/2005 8:16:42 PM
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gk2004 All American 6237 Posts user info edit post |
I ve had my red top for 8 years and it has never let me down. Ive drained it dead several times and it has always come right back. Its a good investment if you plan on keeping a vehicle for a while. 8/29/2005 8:21:14 PM
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CrazyCarl All American 5515 Posts user info edit post |
Everstart Maxx holler 8/29/2005 8:23:39 PM
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Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
fucking wal-mart batteries. 8/31/2005 5:48:16 PM
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optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
neverstart 8/31/2005 6:28:52 PM
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Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "^where the hell have you been?" |
workin.
that's pretty much it. 8/31/2005 6:31:58 PM
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Ahmet All American 4279 Posts user info edit post |
Anybody use really small car batteries or lawnmower/motorcycle batteries? I wouldn't mind saving 20-30lbs. I don't listen to my stereo w/out the engine running... Ahmet 9/1/2005 1:15:17 AM
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