OPTIMA batteries
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: High Ridge Missouri
Optima batteries make great doorstops.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Mt Laurel NJ
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Optima batteries make great doorstops.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
I think they are junk, just buy a battery that fits.
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From: Made In America
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I started out liking them but now they have turned into junk!!! They don't last at all. They WERE made in the USA but a few years ago, they were switched to Mexico and it has gone down hill. I still have a Red Top in my car but it's about to hit the Disposal center soon.
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Ponte Vedra
Optima batteries make great doorstops.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Optima batteries make great doorstops.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
Had two that bad from the factory, third lasted three months (and this was with a battery tender on it). Gave up currently have no battery in the Vette right now as I've been working on it fo quite awhile. And FYI I did have to trim my brace minorly to clear the top post on the Optima.
BTW: I've been running the same cheap azz 43 dollar Walmart Neverstart in my DD for five years now without a problem and its only a 4 year battery.
If you do a search on the forum you'll see quite a few negative opinions on Optima. Grant you there are some positive but there is still enough negative to question the product.
I'm also running a Walmart everstart battery....for going on four years.
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Oh ****. So they give us Spongebob lead filled toys for our children? What now. Do we need parachutes for our street cars??? I guess a rear wheel flying off at 65 MPH is safe, having your exaust fumes pumped into your car because they are so cheaply built we don't even get a full exaust pipe? WHAT IF THE STEERING WHEEL FALLS OFF IN OUR LAP? OH GOD, THE HORROR! Seriously, I have two legs that God gave me and I'll be damned if I will drive a chinese made car. Im not trying to be rude but if my life is in the hands of sweatshops with orphan children labor, walking is just fine with me. Build all you want for as cheap as you want, this American will walk till I burn holes in the soles of my shoes.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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I recently replaced a failing Bosch battery with an Autozone gold label for my 93 Corvette. It fits good and dosen't leak so far (6 months).
I use Walmart batteries in my F150, Lincoln Towncar, 4-Runner and JD 445 Garden tractor all with good good results.
I just couldn't put a Walmart battery in her.........but screw the others LOL !
I use Walmart batteries in my F150, Lincoln Towncar, 4-Runner and JD 445 Garden tractor all with good good results.
I just couldn't put a Walmart battery in her.........but screw the others LOL !
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: The Old Dominion
Oh ****. So they give us Spongebob lead filled toys for our children? What now. Do we need parachutes for our street cars??? I guess a rear wheel flying off at 65 MPH is safe, having your exaust fumes pumped into your car because they are so cheaply built we don't even get a full exaust pipe? WHAT IF THE STEERING WHEEL FALLS OFF IN OUR LAP? OH GOD, THE HORROR! Seriously, I have two legs that God gave me and I'll be damned if I will drive a chinese made car. Im not trying to be rude but if my life is in the hands of sweatshops with orphan children labor, walking is just fine with me. Build all you want for as cheap as you want, this American will walk till I burn holes in the soles of my shoes.
