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Dec 11, 2001 | 08:51 PM

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Optima Battery Cover (pics)

Finally got my Optima Battery cover in the mail today.. Here are a few pics so you can see if you'd want to get one...

A few pics of the cover alone:

Here is a pic of the naked battery:

And here it is with the cover installed. Looks much cleaner..

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Dec 11, 2001 | 09:30 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (SDVette)

Where did you get the cover?

Dec 11, 2001 | 09:33 PM

Sir Sel

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (ohsix)

Yeah where? I need a yellow one.

Dec 11, 2001 | 09:34 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (Sir Sel)

Yeah, I really like the look of that. Please, where did you get that and how much. Thanks

Dec 11, 2001 | 09:44 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover ('98 Six Speed)

why do you need it?

Dec 11, 2001 | 09:46 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (ZAP)

Other than it being more cosmetically pleasing, I don't need it.

Dec 11, 2001 | 09:54 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover ('98 Six Speed)

I thought the battery had to strap in.

Dec 11, 2001 | 09:54 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (SDVette)

It doesn't look much better than the top of the battery to me. Now if you send it to AutoBuffs, I think you'd have something special.

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Dec 11, 2001 | 11:20 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (ohsix)

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Where did you get the cover?

I got it from Optima.. I asked them via email (at questions@optimabatteries.com) how to get one, and they responded saying they would be happy to send me one for............ FREE!

The Battery is held down by a puck at the bottom, so no strap is required.

The cover is cosmetic only... It just covers the unused top terminals.

Good luck,

Dec 11, 2001 | 11:26 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (SDVette)

Looks good, and the price is right... :)

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Dec 12, 2001 | 12:35 AM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (CorvetteSS)

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It doesn't look much better than the top of the battery to me. Now if you send it to AutoBuffs, I think you'd have something special.

Or just have a good local auto body painter do the same thing(as Autobuffs) for about 1/3 the price. ;)

Dec 12, 2001 | 01:08 AM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (G Man)

I like that cover along with the price. I have the yellow top but prefer the red color. Maybe I will see if I can get a cover also...Thanks for the pointer and post...

Dec 12, 2001 | 08:48 AM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (shockwave)

Won't that cover prevent the battery from breathing properly?

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Dec 12, 2001 | 09:05 AM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (SDVette)

It gives the battery a finished look. I like it.

Dec 12, 2001 | 11:57 AM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover

I like it. :cool:

Dec 12, 2001 | 12:30 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (ambitin)

Quote:

Won't that cover prevent the battery from breathing properly?

Sealed batteries don't breathe.

-Jeremy

Dec 12, 2001 | 12:43 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (Godspeed)

Quote:

Won't that cover prevent the battery from breathing properly?

Sealed batteries don't breathe.

-Jeremy

Also, the cover is not air-tight. You can see the holes in it in the picture.

Dec 12, 2001 | 01:49 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (SDVette)

Thanks for the information. Looks very clean.

Dec 12, 2001 | 02:02 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (Godspeed)

My post was sarcastic, guess I'll have to pour on more sarcasm next time :D

Dec 12, 2001 | 02:14 PM

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Re: Optima Battery Cover (ambitin)

Sarcasm is the most difficult to convey in email!! Use more "emoticons" !! :p: :crazy: :jester :hat

:cheers:

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