# Optima Battery - ? **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [September 20, 2007, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443 "2007-09-20T13:44:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![xtngshZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xtngshZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xtngshZ)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/1 "2007-09-20T13:44:04Z")
Hello All, 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? …Thanks -Technical Newbie ---
**Author:** ![JDM-IMPORTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d78d45/32.png) [@JDM-IMPORTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDM-IMPORTS)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/2 "2007-09-20T13:50:22Z")
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… ---
**Author:** ![D\_Fresh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_fresh/32/5542_2.png) [@D\_Fresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/D_Fresh)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/3 "2007-09-20T14:14:11Z")
i think they go for about 150? ---
**Author:** ![RABBIT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@RABBIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RABBIT)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/4 "2007-09-20T14:22:38Z")
> **[Best Batteries - Car, Truck, Marine | OPTIMA® Batteries | Ultimate Deep Cycle...](https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us)** > > Find out why OPTIMA® Batteries are the best superior performance, maintenance-free, dependable batteries for cars, trucks, marine and racing! ---
**Author:** ![\_Punisher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/bb73d2/32.png) [@\_Punisher](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Punisher)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/5 "2007-09-20T14:38:51Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![renegade141](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba8739/32.png) [@renegade141](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/renegade141)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/6 "2007-09-20T14:39:40Z")
yeh good batterys. “it will outlast your S14” lol. i got one in my car. ---
**Author:** ![ahwai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7bcc69/32.png) [@ahwai](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ahwai)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2007, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/7 "2007-09-20T17:52:54Z")
^^ bullshit. only stickers do that. ---
**Author:** ![XuperXero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ea5d25/32.png) [@XuperXero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XuperXero)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2007, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/8 "2007-09-21T09:36:45Z")
I used to have T1R lightweight racing battery. 13lbs FTW with 18aH! Optima’s are too heavy for me. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_kevburgler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/73ab20/32.png) [@imported\_kevburgler](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_kevburgler)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2007, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/9 "2007-09-21T09:52:04Z")
> [@9/11/05 BAO meet....8ish](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/9-11-05-bao-meet-8ish/2104/146): > > I used to have T1R lightweight racing battery. 13lbs FTW with 18aH! Optima’s are too heavy for me. that’s because you’re a mAd TytE JdM hArDParKeR ---
**Author:** ![\_Punisher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/bb73d2/32.png) [@\_Punisher](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Punisher)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2007, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/10 "2007-09-21T10:16:54Z")
lol new sign, but seriously do u really need the battery is urs on its last legs or u just want to throw some money at it and see what happens ---
**Author:** ![Zredlady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/f19dbf/32.png) [@Zredlady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zredlady)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2007, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/11 "2007-09-21T10:29:46Z")
[quote=“JDM-IMPORTS,post:26,topic:2266"”] 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… [/quote] i got my yellow top from wal-mart…if the one u need is not on the shelf then they can have it in by the next day…good battery i think, worth the money [quote=“D\_Fresh,post:3,topic:2271"”] i think they go for about 150? [/quote] hmm i remember spending more than that ---
**Author:** ![AkumaS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@AkumaS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AkumaS13)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2007, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/12 "2007-09-22T00:42:10Z")
Yellow top is better, i dont remember why cuz i researched it a while back and now im too sleepy to remember ---
**Author:** ![Zredlady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/f19dbf/32.png) [@Zredlady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zredlady)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2007, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/13 "2007-09-22T01:20:50Z")
from the site…v Demand More from Your Vehicle? 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. ``` ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/14 "2007-10-29T15:30:44Z")
its not all good things ive heard about these batteries. i have heard they arent worth the money. What about COLD crankings amps? i would rather pick up a Motomaster Eliminator Spiral Cell, and they install it haha ---
**Author:** ![xtngshZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xtngshZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xtngshZ)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/15 "2007-10-30T06:42:38Z")
> [@Another one coming....woohooo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-one-coming-woohooo/2275/10): > > lol new sign, but seriously do u really need the battery is urs on its last legs or u just want to throw some money at it and see what happens i just wanted an opinion for future purchase, if my battery were to ever fail. whats wrong with that? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/16 "2007-10-30T08:29:47Z")
> [@DJPyro"](#): > > Plus they give you like 15-20hp. True story. so Assass1n calls me and asks me how much red-tops are in my area… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/17 "2007-10-30T08:31:22Z")
^huh? ---
**Author:** ![AkumaS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac8455/32.png) [@AkumaS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AkumaS13)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/18 "2007-10-30T10:12:42Z")
lol i can actually believe fitzy when he says that hahaha ---
**Author:** ![1low240sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/7ba0ec/32.png) [@1low240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1low240sx)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/19 "2007-10-30T22:14:08Z")
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 $$ ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/optima-battery/134443/20 "2007-10-31T04:04:13Z")
> [@Z4 ///M coupe.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/z4-m-coupe/2383/24): > > lol i can actually believe fitzy when he says that hahaha 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.