I was reading ModifiedMag and saw somewhere that someone upgraded to an Optima Battery. I tried doing a google search, but couldn’t really find anything.
Does anyone know much about these Optima Batteries and what benefits they have over the general Car Batteries that are included with your car when you get them?
Optima’s are great… completely sealed and can be mounted in any position… Yellow tops are the most expensive, Red tops are good for general usage… available at Walmart…
yep they are worth the money my friend bought optima red top battery and then went to a car show and blasted his sound system from 9 am do 7 pm and car started on first crank I don’t think regular battery would but then again I drive an altima so what do I know lol
The YellowTop is one of the only true dual-purpose batteries available. It is commonly used in any application that demands cranking power and heavy cycling. Trucks with winches, cars with high-demand audio systems, commercial trucks and equipment all rely on this battery to provide ultimate starting and deep cycle power.
Benefits and Applications:
* Dual-purpose
* Deep cycling and cranking power all packed into one battery.
* Longer life
* Lasts up to 2 times longer than traditional flat-plate batteries.
* More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting process than comparably rated conventional lead-acid batteries.
* Higher reserve capacity
* Constant performance quality, which keeps your battery running at the same level even as it's being discharged.
* Optimal starting power
* More power in the initial 1, 3, 5, and 10 seconds of the starting process than comparably rated conventional lead-acid batteries.
* Longer shelf-life (lower self-discharge)
* Ideal for seasonal use, fully charged it can sit unused for up to 12 months at room temperature (or below) and still start a vehicle.
* Vibration resistance
* 15 times more resistant to vibration than traditional lead-acid batteries.
* Leak-proof
* Mountable in almost any position.
I love my red top, drove my car all through the winter with it last year hated the salt tho… but I NEVER had a problem starting it even on those crazy cold nights when everyone elses cells froze lol. definetly worth the $$
hhmmmmm. lets see why would i ask him how much it is when i know people selling yellow tops for 150. brand new red top at walmart is 175 and yellow top is around 200.