Are Optima batteries any better than a standard battery, like a Die Hard or an Interstate?
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It all depends on your needs ... stereo, weather, etc. The Optima batteries are rated at a lot higher CCA than Die-Hards etc ... therefore they'll turn you over quicker ... another thing, they're dry cell, so it's safer to put inside the passenger compartment than wet-cells.\'97 Firebird 3.8 ... 1/4 mile = 12.50 (minutes)
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Is there something special about your car [ungodly huge sound system, for example] that would warrant needing to shell out that much more money for a battery?
Better - probably
Worth it - rarely [in normal usage]
A decent traditional battery for our cars is around $60. Isn't the Optima around $150? I could think of a lot of other stuff I would do with an extra $90 in my wallet.\'00 f-bird 3.8 M5 coupe, pewter metallic<br />Torsen LSD, Pro 5.0 shifter, Spec stage 1 clutch, Y87 muffler, aftermarket stereo<br />-more fun than the Oldsmobile it replaced...
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Wal-mart batterys, The yellow and black ones. These are top of the line batterys at a fair price. I have 3 of them, one in my truck, one in my trator, one Deep cycle RV. If you ever have anyproblem with it the warranty is great. They will give you a new one no questions asked. I got a new deep cycle when the one i had was not holding a charge well after 5 yrs, OF VERY RUFF USAGE, FREE, they jest told me to leave my old battery and take a new one. I dont know if they thought the battery was newer then it was or what, but the old battery was very clean. Plus you cant go anywhere with out seeing a walmart.<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.
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Originally posted by BobbyZ72:
Wal-mart batterys, The yellow and black ones. These are top of the line batterys at a fair price. I have 3 of them, one in my truck, one in my trator, one Deep cycle RV. If you ever have anyproblem with it the warranty is great. They will give you a new one no questions asked. I got a new deep cycle when the one i had was not holding a charge well after 5 yrs, OF VERY RUFF USAGE, FREE, they jest told me to leave my old battery and take a new one. I dont know if they thought the battery was newer then it was or what, but the old battery was very clean. Plus you cant go anywhere with out seeing a walmart.1995 3.4l dark green camaro<br />stock...for now
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the battery should still be ok. If you jest think you have to have a new one, take it back and jest tell them the battery wont hold a charge. Its a lie, but jest stick with and tell them all you want is another one. im sure they will give you another one.<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.
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Originally posted by ma4life:
Hey Bobby ...
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr /> Plus you cant go anywhere with out seeing a walmart.<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.
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i have one and although you may not need it, they do tend to be a little bit more robust than an average battery. i've accidentally drained mine a few times and it charged right back up no problem. i got a red top btw. i got mine at murray's for like 120 with a 30 dollar core so basically 90 bucks. that was last summer so i could be wrong on that but it wasnt THAT much more expensive and for the peace of mind that its not gonna die on me when i gotta get to work on a cold day i think it was worth it. one day i'll get my subs... one day [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]2000 3.8L Camaro A4 Pewter Y87<br />K&N Filter, SLP Ram Air kit, Eibach Pro Kit, Flowmaster 80 series, Silverstars, NGK plugs and MSD Super Conductor Wires, Electric Water Pump
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IMO optimas are a bit much for an average car.
Its a nice battery clean, looks good, good cranking power. BUt only reason I got mine was because I ran no belt when I raced wanted a little more power out of it.-Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>
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Originally posted by ma4life:
Bobby ...
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr /> LOL sorry about that, but its one of them many joys of being an american.<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.
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