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Old Aug 11, 2001 | 09:20 PM
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Hello everyone,

I haven't posted in a while due to becoming a "Father"! My son Nicholas Paul was born at 7:18 p.m. on July 27th, 2001. Nicholas is doing great and so is his mother, Brenda.

Know for the reason I am submitting a new topic. I recently went shopping at Costco here in Michigan. Costco now stocks the Opima red top battery for $99.00. I hope this saves you some money. I know it did for me I bought the Optra battery and a box of huggies all for the price this battery usually sells for (i.e., $120.00 - $130.00).

Thanks,

Paul
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Old Aug 11, 2001 | 09:30 PM
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Nice price.

I feel very safe having the "prone to leak," Delco out of my Z06.

Besides the Red Top Optima matchs my fuel rail covers. :cool:
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 12:39 AM
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Congrats on being a Dad.
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 01:29 AM
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I paid $130 for mine (with tax) so if you can get it for $100, that seems like a great price.

Good luck,
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 06:02 AM
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Congrats on the newborn! But, honestly guys, what is all the fuss about these redtop batteries? I know it might sound like a dumb question, but I would like know the advantages of them. And, btw, what's the difference between the yellow top and red top? :confused:
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 07:33 PM
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Yellow top can be deep cycled and has shorter warrantee. Red top has a 36month warantee and is what I will replace my old battery with

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Old Aug 13, 2001 | 02:19 AM
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Redtop has a 7 year warranty! At least mine does...it says right on the battery. I got my from Interstate Battery. I paid $130 for it about 1.5 years ago.
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Old Aug 17, 2001 | 02:03 AM
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THANKS FOR ALL THE CUDOS!

PAUL
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Congrats :hat The red top is a great battery. I have a 600 watt sound system and have never killed it .
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Old Aug 17, 2001 | 03:22 AM
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Congrats on being a Dad!! The red top battery is Gel filled too and can be mounted up side down if you wish!! :yesnod: I am going to have to go out and buy 2 new batterys for my rig...the OEM batterys went dead today while sitting too long...:U I will go to Costco and pick them up tomorrow if I have time. Thanks for the tip. :blueangel:

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Old Aug 17, 2001 | 10:21 PM
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I am happy that I could help save you all $30.00.
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Old Aug 17, 2001 | 10:24 PM
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Can I save some weight with this thing?
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