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Optima Battery
tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
is anybody using an Optima battery, if so are there any benefits to switching over to one of these. i also am about to put in a new sound system into my 08 tC, is this something that will benefit my system, and at the same time give me better overall starting power to my car.. thank you
[#] Oct 24, 2007 06:05am Web
- THE SHADOW
Higher cold crank usually and the fact that it's a "dry cell" battery means that it doesn't have acid sloshing around giving you unlimited mounting locations. I may be wrong but I believe they are a LITTLE bit lighter than stock acid core batteries too.
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http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html[#] Oct 24, 2007 07:12am Rabid_Lemming
- Scion Guru
Not to thread jack, but what about those tiny little race batteries (ZPI used to sell them)? Any 411 on those?
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"It's like crack, but you don't lose as much weight...also you don't blow people for performance parts. So I guess it's nothing like crack"[#] Oct 24, 2007 11:47am Mugetsu
- Scion Guru
I got one, its the odyssey 680 its tiny, i have yet to install it because its part of a bigger plan lol.
but beyond space issues its pointless to switch to one, you can't have amps/subs hell you can't even run the stock head unit unless the car is running.
wow that was more intense than that one time I forgot how to sit down...[#] Oct 24, 2007 12:46pm tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
- Mugetsu wrote:
- I got one, its the odyssey 680 its tiny, i have yet to install it because its part of a bigger plan lol.
but beyond space issues its pointless to switch to one, you can't have amps/subs hell you can't even run the stock head unit unless the car is running.
WOW i didn't know that, cool thanks for the info..so i take it this battery would not be recomended as a replacement of the original battery, but more as an additional add on, like in your bigger master plan..lol
[#] Oct 24, 2007 12:58pm Web
- THE SHADOW
He's talking about the tiny race battery, not the Optima. Or at least I hope he is. The Optima batteries hold their charge better than acid core batteries.
Complaining is futile when you supported the victory.
http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html[#] Oct 24, 2007 01:20pm tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
oops my bad for misreading it, so then the optima battery is an ideal battery not just for the function of the car, but also in the use of my audio system wiring set up
[#] Oct 24, 2007 01:29pm Web
- THE SHADOW
Yes
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http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html[#] Oct 24, 2007 01:33pm SqMK
- Ultimate Window Washer
Optima batteries are certainly more light weight, and hold way better than stock does. If you are looking for performance, go with the redtop optimas (75/35 if you plan on staying with stock size); they weigh less and cheaper. If you plan on getting some big subs and other things with less emphasis on performance, go with the yellow tops; they pack more power but weigh more than the red tops and cost a little more.
I plan on buying a yellow top optima battery, new tie down and possibly top-mount terminal clamps before the end of the month, mostly to spicen up that corner of the engine bay. That and I'll lose 10 lbs from stock by switching to an optima, which I won't complain about.
Hello guys I am new here and am looking for friends[#] Oct 24, 2007 01:40pm tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
- SqMK wrote:
- Optima batteries are certainly more light weight, and hold way better than stock does. If you are looking for performance, go with the redtop optimas (75/35 if you plan on staying with stock size); they weigh less and cheaper. If you plan on getting some big subs and other things with less emphasis on performance, go with the yellow tops; they pack more power but weigh more than the red tops and cost a little more.
I plan on buying a red top optima battery, new tie down and possibly top-mount terminal clamps before the end of the month, mostly to spicen up that corner of the engine bay. That and I'll lose 10 lbs from stock by switching to an optima, which I won't complain about.
Thanks, and sounds like an awesome set up you got planned
[#] Oct 24, 2007 01:50pm tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
i have decided to go with the Optima YellowTop Deep Cycle Battery - ULT-9040-218 what ya think, here's the specifics about it:
http://store.summitracing...;N=700+0&autoview=sku
[#] Oct 24, 2007 02:53pm 08Crimson
- Chief Mechanic
Im sorry to also jack your thread but I have a few question pertaining to the subject at hand.
Can someone tell me what the spec of our stock battery are; cranking amps, amp hour rating and weight? Thanks.
[#] Oct 24, 2007 03:18pm SqMK
- Ultimate Window Washer
- SqMK wrote:
- I plan on buying a yellow top optima battery...
I meant to say I plan on getting a red top, not a yellow top.
Hello guys I am new here and am looking for friends[#] Oct 24, 2007 03:20pm Web
- THE SHADOW
- 08Crimson wrote:
- Im sorry to also jack your thread but I have a few question pertaining to the subject at hand.
Can someone tell me what the spec of our stock battery are; cranking amps, amp hour rating and weight? Thanks.
Stock cranking amps are probobly around 600-650 at most but not 100% sure.
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http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html[#] Oct 24, 2007 03:26pm tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
Well i am sticking to my yellowtop since, i will be adding so many audio system electrical components
[#] Oct 24, 2007 03:27pm Mugetsu
- Scion Guru
- Web wrote:
- He's talking about the tiny race battery, not the Optima. Or at least I hope he is. The Optima batteries hold their charge better than acid core batteries.
Yes i izz, the Odyssey batts are race batteries plain and simple...
ttp://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_135010_-1
whats up with the links not working ^^^
wow that was more intense than that one time I forgot how to sit down...[#] Oct 24, 2007 04:01pm tCFM08 - Chief Mechanic
- Mugetsu wrote:
- Web wrote:
- He's talking about the tiny race battery, not the Optima. Or at least I hope he is. The Optima batteries hold their charge better than acid core batteries.
Yes i izz, the Odyssey batts are race batteries plain and simple...
http://www.jegs.com/webap...uct_10001_10002_135010_-1
whats up with the links not working ^^^
you left out the h in http: all fixed now
[#] Oct 24, 2007 04:10pm 07blackedouttc
- Master Mechanic
i had a red top and it was great never had a problem with it
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FIRST CSM WITH NIA KIT[#] Oct 24, 2007 06:40pm JHill
- Oil Changer
good choice!!!
[#] Oct 30, 2007 09:27am VIP_tC08
- Godlike Advisor
Here's my Optima yellow top, that i just recently instaled, along with tsunami terminals..
'08 // Flint Mica // tC[#] Dec 02, 2007 03:22pm nick06tc
- Scion Guru
I have a red top. Wanted a yellow, but I got a hook up on this battery, so beggers cant be choosers. I am pushing alot of power out of my 3 amps, and had bad dimming before. No issues with dimming now. About to do the big 3 upgrade to help even more.
[#] Dec 02, 2007 06:18pm 2tonetc
- Detailer
i have the yellow top...will get pictures soon
[#] Dec 02, 2007 06:28pm
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