mcmahan Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 just got the new batt in and was wandering if any of you use this batt and have had any issues with it or opinions on it thanks Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado_ss_04 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 iv had mine for over a year now with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckid1695 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have used them in my mustang and lightning and hate them. The mustang I went thru six battieries in a year. And the lightning went thru around 13 in two years. They would work good for a few months then they would develop a dead cell in them. Lucky all of them were under warranty. Did I say I hated them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have used them in my mustang and lightning and hate them. The mustang I went thru six battieries in a year. And the lightning went thru around 13 in two years. They would work good for a few months then they would develop a dead cell in them. Lucky all of them were under warranty. Did I say I hated them lol thanks for the heads up i have a 3 yr warranty hope i have good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckid1695 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 They seem to be better now. This all happened when they fist came out with these batteries. It just left a bitter tast in my mouth for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsilveradoss Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 They seem to be better now. This all happened when they fist came out with these batteries. It just left a bitter tast in my mouth for them. you arent supposed to lick them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 They seem to be better now. This all happened when they fist came out with these batteries. It just left a bitter tast in my mouth for them. i understand you on that got my fingers crossed for the money it better last me 100 years lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashSS Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I had a Optima Red Top in my S10 for a little over 2 years without an issue and I ran A afermarket radio, amp, sub and neons all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I had 2 of them in one of my trucks with a full blown system. I sold that truck without the system and kept both batteries. The next truck I just put one in it and put the other back in the garage. About 3 yrs later the battery gave up. So went to the garage got the other thinking that this one sitting here for 3 yrs won't do anything. Put it on the truck and it fired right up just like a new one, no grunting or anything. I used it for about another 3 years in the truck before I bought the SS. I let it go with it because I didn't have anything to replace it, if I would of had another I would of kept it. So if you ask me would I own one, the answer is YES SIR I WOULD!!!!!!!!! Actually I took the battery out of the SS and bought a yellow top to put in it. They say not to put a battery on a concrete floor because it will drain them, don't know if that's true or not. If it is then that battery sat on the concrete floor for 3 yrs with no problem. I'M SOLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc06VMAX Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 you arent supposed to lick them hahahahahaha that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I like AGM batteries, but you have to remember that if you kill a Red Top flat more than twice, it's history. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am running one now and it has lasted 4 years. I had one prior and it died in 3 months. IMO, I think Optimas are just over rated. My friend had a Kirkland pos in his ranger and would leave the ignition on for hours at a time constantly running the radio and a/c without the motor running to save gas. It was his temp home. That battery never gave him problems whatsoever, and the truck would crank up without hesitation even bumping 4 12's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budhayes3 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am running one now and it has lasted 4 years. I had one prior and it died in 3 months. IMO, I think Optimas are just over rated. My friend had a Kirkland pos in his ranger and would leave the ignition on for hours at a time constantly running the radio and a/c without the motor running to save gas. It was his temp home. That battery never gave him problems whatsoever, and the truck would crank up without hesitation even bumping 4 12's. How did he run the a/c without the engine running lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 How did he run the a/c without the engine running lol Sorry to clarify that so vaguely just the blower motor pushing air. I think I know why such a cheap battery did so well in that truck tho..... Everything was rigged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra ss Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Had one since March. Only problem i had with it is that i run it down one day while i had the truck in the garage working on it listening to the radio. Jumped it off and it has done fine. I give'em a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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