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Post by chrometj on May 5, 2006 1:07:04 GMT -3
Awesome product, get some good battery terminals too, theyre like 150 bucks for the 34/74 top and side post battery, it makes my stereo hit toooo hard and too loud!
no dimming lights, no problems idiling with the stereo up and offroad lights on, its an excellent product!
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Post by justjosh on May 5, 2006 1:30:47 GMT -3
Eventually I'll pick one of these up. I only hear good things!
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Post by mprayii on May 5, 2006 1:32:51 GMT -3
I hear they die quicker?
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Post by chrometj on May 5, 2006 1:34:39 GMT -3
my die hard died hard! the optima is insane power!
Optimas website:
THE YELLOW TOP OPTIMA BATTERY lasts two to three times longer than conventional batteries. Optima Battery engineers have used high purity lead design provides a much longer shelf life, meaning THE YELLOW TOP OPTIMA BATTERY can sit unused for up to one year and still start your vehicle.
i got the 6 year replacement thing too, dont worry bout it:)
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Post by outerbeachyj on May 5, 2006 9:50:52 GMT -3
I can vouch for the Yellow Top too, it is a great product!! I have had one in my YJ for 3 years now and for the past three winters my Jeep was in storage from October till May. The Jeep started right up in the spring as if it had only been parked for 5 minutes, not five months! Also, summer days on the beach I have had the stereo cranking all day and still plenty of power to start right up come night fall.  |
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Post by evan on May 6, 2006 2:08:31 GMT -3
whats the deal with all the different colored tops on optima batteries?
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Post by chrometj on May 6, 2006 3:01:02 GMT -3
uhhhhhh ] what
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Post by bchcky on May 7, 2006 20:10:06 GMT -3
they're different batteries.
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Post by chrometj on May 9, 2006 1:25:44 GMT -3
red = starting battery (high Cold cranking amps)
yellow = deep cycle (stereos, lights, winching)
blue = marine
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Post by BlackWhyJay on May 9, 2006 10:47:28 GMT -3
The blue top also comes in two forms. There is a light frey and a dark grey one. Both are deep cycle; one is dual purpose, the other isn't.
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Post by cheech on May 13, 2006 23:08:28 GMT -3
I got a red top in my YJ and I love it,jeep starts on the coldest days and does not seem to be affected by running my lights.When I eventually set up dual batteries i am gonna get a yellow for winching,I also plan to put a blue top in my boat.
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Post by HotRodCJ on May 14, 2006 14:48:31 GMT -3
i have the blue top in my tj, you can get them off ebay for 115.00 plus for shipping. or ive seen them in stores for like 140.00 at bj's or costco. ive left my parking lights on all day @ work and it started like they were off all day. plus its blue and i like blue. i wish they made a chrome one. real shinny and smooth.
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Post by gunthagunth on May 14, 2006 15:38:19 GMT -3
die hard crapped out on me last week. so i went out and bought the yellowtop. havent noticed a difference besides it works even with the lights and stereo no difference. when i went to a M&G on neow everyone bashed on the yellowtop cause it doesnt put out enuf cca. i guess ill find out this winter.
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Post by PatriotYJ on May 14, 2006 16:26:29 GMT -3
the only thing with a gell cell battery is you do not want to use a trickle charger or put the chargers on low when charging it, because they arent vented and will blow up. otherwise they are GREAT
i had my alternator die on me and i drove to and from work two days without a charging system, granted i only drive 8 miles to work and 8 back. But i didnt notice what had happened till it died on me on the way home the second day. luckily it died on halloween night in front of salem state north campus!
thankfully french maids, dominatrixs, and schoolgirls are very popular with that crowd. lol
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Post by jps4jeep on May 14, 2006 21:02:07 GMT -3
my optima is about 8 years old, still starts the jeep, been in 3 vehicles. it is starting to get a little tired, winch won't work when cold out.
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