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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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For those of you using Optima batteries,did you order new side terminals? Who makes good side terminals?
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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I junked the Optima and got one of these:

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/

WHOO HOO!

8-12 year lifespan
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Try one of these Braille batteries:

http://www.braillebattery.com/index....tteries/ml30c/

A bit pricey though.
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What the....? Thanks for the responses guys but what did that have to do with the quesion?
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Optima batteries are ok, but over rated IMO.

For a side terminal, try partsexpress or just order the Optima with side terminals.

http://www.parts-express.com/home.cfm

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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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I've got an Optima yellow top with side terminals. It's been in the car since 2001 and doesn't show any signs of letting up. Don't mess with the Red Tops, as they have a much shorter life span......

Mike
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$2k for a battery.....
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