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Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Somers NY
Optima Yellow Type 34.... Its a little heaver than the stock one, but I put a heavy load on it when I race... 2 years so far & its been flawless & trust me I abuse it..
I run the electric fan & electric water pump after every run with the engine OFF for about 10 - 15 min to get engine temp back to 140 - 150 for my next run....
Maybe once a month I'll put it on the battery tender, but it hasn't been necessary it just keeps on ticking or (starting)
I run the electric fan & electric water pump after every run with the engine OFF for about 10 - 15 min to get engine temp back to 140 - 150 for my next run....
Maybe once a month I'll put it on the battery tender, but it hasn't been necessary it just keeps on ticking or (starting)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Livonia MI
My ZO6 has an Auto Zone Gold 90 series in it I got with with a 20% off coupon. Just got an Advance Auto 90 series Gold for another car, on black friday. 10% sale, another 20% for online, and sending me a $50 coupon for future online purchases. These are the kind of batteries I like, as 3 yr free replacement, and store locations all over.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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For DD I have a lead-acid, AGM Optima Red Top (group 25, part #9025-160). Great, reliable and fast starting - however it's heavy (31.7lbs.)
For the track I use a light weight (6.6 oz) Braille Carbon Fiber racing battery.
For the track I use a light weight (6.6 oz) Braille Carbon Fiber racing battery.
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
After 4+ years of fautless service I replaced my OEM battery with a 'top of the line' Duralast battery from AutoZone. Despite the popularity of Optima I opted for a conventional battery. FWIW guys I know (and trust) at an auto parts store sell various brands of batteries including Optima. They say....based on all the batteries they see brought-in daily the Optima isn't worth the premium you pay. The significantly higher cost of the Optima doesn't translate into a significantly longer service life...certainly not enough to justify the premium charged.
Optima makes a fine battery but 'conventional' batteries have always worked exceedingly well for me. I'm happy with AutoZone batteries.
Optima makes a fine battery but 'conventional' batteries have always worked exceedingly well for me. I'm happy with AutoZone batteries.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San Marcos, Texas
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From: Allen TX
Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Kansas City Missouri
I own an 08 convertible, Z51. Last Friday I replaced my 4.5 year old Delco with an Optima Yellow Top D35. I bought it at Amazon, Great price, $143.00 shipped free to my house in 2 days. It arrived in GREAT shape, no problems. I installed it, had a bit of problems getting the battery cables off the Delco posts, but other than that, all went well. Just had to re-index the windows and reset the time and radio stations.
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerton SC
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