What battery do you have
07-10-2018, 11:03 AM
#21
Race Director
A As for the Optimas, unless you plan on racing your car, stay away from them. They are inferior as far as supplying electrical power. The real reason to use Optimas is for impact resistance. Unless you plan on offroading or tracking your vette, they're ridiculously overpriced and under-performing. They were designed to be mounted non-vertically, thus the gel instead of regular acid. It doesn't make them better as a battery, in fact it makes them worse. What they have is superior impact resistance.
Last edited by saplumr; 07-10-2018 at 11:25 AM.
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07-10-2018, 11:49 AM
#22
Le Mans Master
I've had multiple Optima batteries in different vehicles and never had ANY issues. My yellow top is 7 years old so I don't agree with your theory. One of my recent new vehicles didn't even make it out of the showroom delivery without having the AC Delco battery replaced so you get bad no matter what manufacturer.
Most expensive does not always equal best.
07-10-2018, 12:36 PM
#23
I believe someone earlier said it but aside from Optima batteries with the gel acid there are only a few companies that actually manufacture batteries. They may have difference casing store to store but the same companies make them and just change the mold to retail brands so there isnt a difference in quality between wal-mart, autozone, advanced auto, etc.
With that said I would let price and warranty be the driving factors. Also I would check the manufacture sticker on he battery before purchasing. I worked at advanced auto for a few years and it’s not uncommon for a few batteries to sit on the shelf’s for months. Definitely check the full stock and get the one with the newest date.
With that said I would let price and warranty be the driving factors. Also I would check the manufacture sticker on he battery before purchasing. I worked at advanced auto for a few years and it’s not uncommon for a few batteries to sit on the shelf’s for months. Definitely check the full stock and get the one with the newest date.
07-10-2018, 12:45 PM
#24
Race Director
Nothing to do with Optima's quality. They're just overpriced and underpowered. They have features that are of no use to a normal street car owner. For example, do you need to mount the battery sideways? Are you going to subject it to high g-force vibration by going offroad? No. So you're paying for stuff that you don't need and can't use. You paid around $240 for a battery with 730 cold cranking amps. I can go to Home Depot and pick up a car battery for $109 that has 950 CCA's and a 40 month warranty, vs. Optima's 36 month warranty.
Most expensive does not always equal best.
Most expensive does not always equal best.
07-10-2018, 12:55 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
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07-10-2018, 01:09 PM
#27
Race Director
07-10-2018, 01:17 PM
#28
Safety Car
All batterys are programed to last the day you need it . I used Home Depot the last time. Rated high until you place it in the car. Being a battery expert ,if you purchase a four year replace it prior to that date.I would go were you can return it quickly if you have a warranty issue,
07-10-2018, 01:26 PM
#29
Race Director
All batterys are programed to last the day you need it . I used Home Depot the last time. Rated high until you place it in the car. Being a battery expert ,if you purchase a four year replace it prior to that date.I would go were you can return it quickly if you have a warranty issue,
07-10-2018, 01:35 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
07-10-2018, 01:38 PM
#32
Race Director
07-10-2018, 02:13 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Who said anything about repeatedly? Anyway, at $109, compared to $300 for your optima yellow top, I have 30% more power, more reserve time at 25 amps, a longer warranty, and if I was that worried about the warranty I actually have ten years of warranty since I could just buy a new battery every 3.3 years. And I wouldn't have the quality issues of a battery made in Mexico.
07-10-2018, 03:59 PM
#35
Race Director
Who said anything about repeatedly? Anyway, at $109, compared to $300 for your optima yellow top, I have 30% more power, more reserve time at 25 amps, a longer warranty, and if I was that worried about the warranty I actually have ten years of warranty since I could just buy a new battery every 3.3 years. And I wouldn't have the quality issues of a battery made in Mexico.
07-10-2018, 05:01 PM
#36
Race Director
07-10-2018, 05:51 PM
#38
Race Director
Yes, they are AGM (absorbant glass matt) batteries that prevent acid from leaking from the battery. That's the primary reason why I spent $200 on a battery instead of going the cheaper route.
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