# No Optima? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [December 15, 2004, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515 "2004-12-15T17:18:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FelizMX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f4b2a3/32.png) [@FelizMX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FelizMX)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/1 "2004-12-15T17:18:14Z")
Well my car cranks longer than it’s supposed to and while I was getting new tires (Michelin HydroEdge) balanced & aligned, my mechanic said something’s wrong with my battery (I bought this car in August and just got it insured yesterday). My philosophy has always been, “If you’re gonna replace it, put better”. Thus I decided that I should get an Optima battery (since they’re more advanced than your everyday battery), but I checked their website and it said there was no match for the 240sx. Is there anyway I can get it working on a 240? Is the site bullshiting? Should I go with a different brand? This concerns me because I plan to learn to drive my 240 in winter (I learn best when under pressure) and I want something that’ll help my car withstand those extra cold days. Thanks in advanced. ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/2 "2004-12-15T18:02:06Z")
yea theyre generic standard size batt would work fine. i have one in my car. it works great let me know if you want one. i have them in stock GT ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/3 "2004-12-15T18:24:51Z")
get yellow-top, not red. ---
**Author:** ![RD\_Man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a88e4f/32.png) [@RD\_Man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RD_Man)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/4 "2004-12-15T18:29:41Z")
> [@bing](#): > > get yellow-top, not red. whats the difference between the two?? ---
**Author:** ![absolum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e47c2d/32.png) [@absolum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/absolum)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/5 "2004-12-15T19:08:25Z")
I though about getting one too . Mine will be relocated in the trunk so size is not the problem . so what 's the diference ? ---
**Author:** ![FelizMX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f4b2a3/32.png) [@FelizMX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FelizMX)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/6 "2004-12-15T19:29:11Z")
I believe the yellow top is better for those who like big sound systems and off roading. It’s pretty much the “Plus” version in a way. ---
**Author:** ![RS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2004, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/7 "2004-12-15T21:01:09Z")
group 75 batteries work fine. look for a blazer 4.3L same battery ---
**Author:** ![s14\_2Nv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s14_2nv/32/5476_2.png) [@s14\_2Nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s14_2Nv)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2004, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/8 "2004-12-16T05:13:28Z")
My battery is relocated too, so size isn’t a huge concern, and imo, anyone running a huge sound system should have a cap anyway. I’ve never had problems with my battery, just bought the largest one I could find at crappy tire. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2004, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/9 "2004-12-16T11:54:35Z")
u know what… i bought alot of my gear from an IASCA judge, who also happens to be part owner of the canadian distributor for several high end audio brands (ARC, Treo, DLS etc…) in conversation with him he advised me to get rid of my capacitor, and many of his colleagues did as well. they say that a good system with a capable battery and alternator should not need a cap and that the addition of a cap can actually hinder the system. dont ask me why, this is a hotly debated topic in car audio. either way, my yellow top has never failed me. my buddy had a red top and it went ghey on him several times. i dont sell them anymore so i forget the difference but yellow is bEtaR ---
**Author:** ![lercs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e7dd6/32.png) [@lercs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lercs)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2004, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/10 "2004-12-16T14:39:54Z")
yes a cap also lowers DB’s and sound quality but it does make it so you can run more power then your car can handle but i dont have my cap installed, but i do have a second battery in the trunk ---
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2004, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/11 "2004-12-16T23:21:08Z")
greg…what is your price for the yellows compared to costco and sams club…? i think im gonna get one come summer time ---
**Author:** ![s14\_2Nv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s14_2nv/32/5476_2.png) [@s14\_2Nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s14_2Nv)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/12 "2004-12-17T05:15:43Z")
> [@got\_boost\_S13](#): > > greg…what is your price for the yellows compared to costco and sams club…? > > i think im gonna get one come summer time I might want one come summer as well. ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/13 "2004-12-17T06:33:28Z")
ill get teh price by tonite GT ---
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-optima/82515/14 "2004-12-17T19:39:53Z")
i was just at costco earlier today… the red top is 150someting the yellow ? had no price and my mom didnt have the patience to wait while i asked somebody… :?