Optima Batteries WHOS USING THEM?
Drifting
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From: Fort Knox
Originally Posted by Shadoejack
I have a yellowtop in my 96 and did no modifications whatsoever to get it in.
yes, and if you read the thread thouroughly you would of also included the model of your yellow top and pics. So posting what you did is kind of useless. You may think im picking on you, but why post stuff without providing any information? I mean, If I started a thread named "I have a dog, I dont know what kind it is, can you help me?" and people add to the thread saying "I have a dog." - it really doesnt do anyone any good.
snoopdan
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From: Aledo/Waco Tx
Originally Posted by snoopdan
yes, and if you read the thread thouroughly you would of also included the model of your yellow top and pics. So posting what you did is kind of useless. You may think im picking on you, but why post stuff without providing any information? I mean, If I started a thread named "I have a dog, I dont know what kind it is, can you help me?" and people add to the thread saying "I have a dog." - it really doesnt do anyone any good.
snoopdan
snoopdan
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Originally Posted by redvett01
I wont use Optima Batterys because they weight too much. Weight is horsepower is ET. MPH or PERFORMANCE.
just take the battery out when you are going to the dragstrip
Drifting
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From: Fort Knox
Originally Posted by aeronautica86
stop jumping on people that offer up other useful information.
You didnt read the threads either. * SIGH *
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From: Aledo/Waco Tx
Originally Posted by snoopdan
ok, fair enough.. lets look at your statement. What did the poster have to say again, hmm lets quote that "I have a yellowtop in my 96 and did no modifications whatsoever to get it in." .. So where is the usefullness in that? What model # was the battery? was it a side post or a top post terminal lead? Got a pic of it? How is his statement helpful? So, if I own a 96 C4, I can buy any optima Yellow top version! yeah ! thats great info!
You didnt read the threads either. * SIGH *
You didnt read the threads either. * SIGH *
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From: University Place WA
Originally Posted by powderski13
Yellow Top 78/34. I haven't had any problems since replacing the dead OEM Delco in my 02 vert.
Isn't it nice to have the freedom to post anything we want in a forum even if someone thinks it's stupid?
And isn't it nice to have the freedom to complain about those that post somthing they think is stupid?
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From: Texas
well here you go...i decided to take the plunge today and get a yellow top...it is the larger size with top and side posts...it fit but i had to cut a little of the lip on the battery tray to make it fit perfectly...i also mounted it backwards so I had to extend the cables and did away with the side post for the (+) side but the (-) side has enough slack in it that you dont need to modifiy it at all, just move it toward the back
here are the pics...
yes i know the wires are a little messy but It will be cleaned up once i get this battery clamp
here are the pics...
yes i know the wires are a little messy but It will be cleaned up once i get this battery clamp
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
good job 
I have the same battery in my C5
By the way, do you know how to wash your hands
I have the same battery in my C5By the way, do you know how to wash your hands
Drifting
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From: Fort Knox
Originally Posted by deiaggie
yes but i wanted to get the damn thing in there and I was tired of messing with it...i will clean it up when i have to take it out again next week when I should get my new terminals
what model # is it?
good job by the way.. Finally someone posted something usefull
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by snoopdan
what model # is it?
good job by the way.. Finally someone posted something usefull
good job by the way.. Finally someone posted something usefull
Drifting
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From: Fort Knox
Originally Posted by quantum-theory
There is only one model red they carry. That's the one I used. It fit right inot the tray after I snapped off the risers with a pair of plyers.
I have no idea what a costco is. Here in hickland kentucky, all we have as autozone and oriley's...Again, a model number would help.
Thnks
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From: Pineville Kentucky
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Originally Posted by snoopdan
I have no idea what a costco is. Here in hickland kentucky, all we have as autozone and oriley's...Again, a model number would help.
Thnks
Thnks
Drifting
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From: Fort Knox
Originally Posted by 2th farmer
I just put a yellow top in my 64. I took my old battery in and set it down beside the new optima it looked close enough to fit back in my battery tray. I purchased the battery (only model of yellow top that Advance carries) and put the battery in the car tightened up the battery holders and replaced the terminals. The car started, I closed the hood and went back inside my house. What is the BIG deal!!!!! My part of "hickland" has Autozone,Oreilly's, and Advance .By the way I kinda like "hickland"!!