smoke03 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 How many of you guys use these as a primary battery? I was thinking about putting one in my SSS but i was wanting to know what you guys thought about them? Are they big enough? Or do i need something bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkeiavalanche Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 How many of you guys use these as a primary battery? I was thinking about putting one in my SSS but i was wanting to know what you guys thought about them? Are they big enough? Or do i need something bigger? I have 2 in my ride along with a Ohio 265 amp Alt... What are you running that you need them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke03 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I have a Kicker ZX 750.1 amp and a directed 400 watt amp and i was going to run those off of a second battery and use the optima for the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YenkoChevelle69 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 My truck has one. Seems to work great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkeiavalanche Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Mine are going on 5 years old now that is long for the yellow tops..They should only last about 2 years of Reg driving... I think one of mine is dead... But the truck is for sale now and I don't want to spend $300.00 for 2 new Batt's... I think the Alt is running my system...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 from my experience optimas arent worth the hassle they provide. my truck has a mild stereo along with alot of other electric powering devices and the stock battery has been going strong. Good size battery wire helps greatly!!!!!!!!! Also stereo size wire isnt as good as other thicker insulation wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishminewasanss Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 These batteries are great no leakedge and good for audio.good starting power were i work I sell these a lot and they usually last for a good 4 years.these are way better than the red top, the red has only 550 Cca, while the yellow has 750Cca and last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usabodyguard Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 +1 for the yellow top... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 +2 for the yella.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashSS Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) I had a optima red top in my s10 and correct me if im wrong but i think the red top is for more starting power but anyway i had my s10 for about 1 1/2 years and i have accidentally left the interior lights on over night and go outside the next morning and see there on and shit here we go now im gonna have to be jumped so i get in the truck only expecting it to click or try to turn over but much to my surprise it started right up with absolutly no hesitation and i could see the charge according to the volt gauge was about halfway gone. once the batt goes bad in my truck its what im putting in mine. +1 for optima! Edited December 17, 2007 by NashSS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra35E Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I always hear about good stuff about Optima batteries, but how much they cost?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I always hear about good stuff about Optima batteries, but how much they cost?? are you really asking or trying to make a point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra35E Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 are you really asking or trying to make a point? I'm just asking. I couldn't find them around here (Autozone, O'Reillys, etc, dont carry them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke03 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 autozone carries them here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Had a red top in my Chevy/Geo prizm from 2001 to 2006 when I traded it in. It was still strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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