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Apr 15, 2002 | 05:03 PM

BRIANS1999VETTE

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which optima battery should I go with

I see the red top and yellow top .which would be best for an everyday driver. :cheers:

Apr 15, 2002 | 05:12 PM

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Re: which optima battery should I go with (BRIANS1999VETTE)

Either! I believe the yellow just has more amp's and cranking power.Red should be fine and cost a little less. Just my opinion! :cheers:

Apr 15, 2002 | 05:33 PM

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Re: which optima battery should I go with (Dale RED 98)

Yellow is a deep cycle. Designed to be depleted and recharged more often w/o killing a cell. Primarily used for boats, etc. Either one will work though. But the red should do just fine... :cheers:

Apr 15, 2002 | 06:04 PM

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Re: which optima battery should I go with (BRIANS1999VETTE)

Go with Red top designed for Automobiles. More cranking amps. Yellow top is deep cycle marine battery. Will also work with cars.

Apr 15, 2002 | 07:04 PM

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Re: which optima battery should I go with (BRIANS1999VETTE)

Red top works great for me.

-BlackJack :flag

Apr 15, 2002 | 11:52 PM

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Re: which optima battery should I go with (BRIANS1999VETTE)

I have the Red Top on My 99. Works Great.

Apr 16, 2002 | 12:46 AM

rhoeven

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Re: which optima battery should I go with (BRIANS1999VETTE)

Daily driver: Optima Red Top
Weekend driver or less: Yellow top

My '99 normally gets driven a couple times per week but sometimes even sits for 2 weeks without starting. I have the yellow top for almost 3 years now. Never had a problem.

Hope this helps

Roger