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Post by chrometj on May 15, 2006 3:06:00 GMT -3
i noticed more punch in my stereo, less light dim, less needle movement on the battery gauge, expecially at idle!
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Post by HotRodCJ on May 15, 2006 20:36:39 GMT -3
mine buys me groceries.
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Post by chrometj on May 16, 2006 18:17:50 GMT -3
you mean blonde top?
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Post by gunthagunth on May 16, 2006 21:51:44 GMT -3
girlfriend left the headlights on all night long because the damn door sensor is messed up and when you open the door no interior light or headlight reminder ding. neways this morning the battery turned the motor over like it was getting a jump at 5,000 rpms. money well spent ;D
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Post by jerryhipp on May 25, 2006 8:58:28 GMT -3
is $140 a good price for a yellow top?
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Post by chrometj on May 26, 2006 1:21:00 GMT -3
which model?
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Post by jerryhipp on May 26, 2006 8:45:17 GMT -3
all i know is its a optima yellow top for a tj. i deliver to interstate batteries and ask the guy at the counter, "how much for a optima yellow top for a tj" and his reply was " our cost is 140 and thats what we'll give it to you for". i didn't know there were dfferent models  whats the best model? |
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Post by BlackWhyJay on May 26, 2006 12:54:59 GMT -3
My guess for different models of a yellow top are size. A 34/78 fits nicely on a Jeep battery tray.
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Post by SPYDER on May 29, 2006 13:50:52 GMT -3
if you read closely on the optima site they say that the yellow top should not be used in a single battery set up and and that if you use one you should isolate it and use a redtop as your primary battery.
if you search on ROF, there have been many posts about people who have had to fight with optima for their warrenty due to using a yellow top as their primary battery.
i run a red and have a yellow top if i ever get around to doing my dual battery set up. but if i don't the yellow top works great on my bench to test electrical circuits.
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Post by jerryhipp on May 29, 2006 21:41:14 GMT -3
if you read closely on the optima site they say that the yellow top should not be used in a single battery set up and and that if you use one you should isolate it and use a redtop as your primary battery. if you search on ROF, there have been many posts about people who have had to fight with optima for their warrenty due to using a yellow top as their primary battery. i run a red and have a yellow top if i ever get around to doing my dual battery set up. but if i don't the yellow top works great on my bench to test electrical circuits. are you saying i shouldn't buy a yellow top? because right now i have the most powerful amped and cca battery i could fit in my tj and with the stereo up my face plate kind of flashes when the bass hits, although my gauge doesn't budge. and in the future i plan on runnig a winch also. so what would you recommend then? to keep what i got? and if you say to go with dual batteries--------then you better get your butt over here and help me (show me how)!!!!!!!!! ;D |
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Post by chrometj on May 30, 2006 19:48:55 GMT -3
run a larger power wire to the deck, it probably needs it anyways, a lot of aftermarket head units do
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Post by gunthagunth on May 31, 2006 13:52:38 GMT -3
i thought that the optima site says to not mix and match the yellow and redtop. maybe thats running them in series and not isolated tho.
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Post by slab42 on May 31, 2006 19:39:31 GMT -3
34/78 is the way to go for a TJ. It has the top posts that your TJ uses, and the GM side posts to connect accessories to (don't connect high current accy's like winches tho, cuz the side posts are not rated for that) I have had my yellow top for i dunno, maybe 2.5 years now, and It works like it did the day I put it in! I have deep cycled it hard core a few times (left the headlights on for 8+ hours) and completely drained it (not even dim parking lights!) and once I jumped it, it never lost any power, etc.
On a side note, if you are putting a yellow top (or other high end battery) in to enhance your car's electrical, you should also upgrade your "big 3" to maximize effectiveness of your yellow top and alternator. The "big 3" consists of:
1) your power wire from your alternator to your battery
2) your ground wire from your battery to the chassis
3) your ground wire from your engine to your chassis
A circuit can only supply as much power as the smallest wire in the circuit. If you use the stock 8ga wires and put in a winch or stereo amp that uses 4ga or 2ga, then you are essentially using 8ga, and not getting the most out of your alternator. I would do 4ga or 2ga, depending on what kind of stuff you have hooked up. I personally installed 1/0 ga wires for my big 3, which was a little overkill, but I will never be robbing my winch, etc of power!
Just go onto ebay and look up the size wire you need (and color too!) and most ebay stores allow you to buy it by the foot. you should only need about 3 ft for each part, and dont forget the ring terminals for the appropriate size!
**oh yeah, and chrome, check your PM! I need you to make sure you get madd biddies son!**
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Post by tjeff on Nov 16, 2006 18:14:27 GMT -3
All I can say is I bought my yellow top back in the summer of 2000 and installed it in my 2000 TJ that I used to wheel.
I took the battery out when I sold it and it now starts the LJ with ease. Never had any problems at all.
Keep in mind, I've always plowed with my jeeps in the winter with elec/hyd set ups.
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Post by jeepininmaine on Nov 16, 2006 18:31:53 GMT -3
i've got 2 redtops.one in the jeep one for the plow truck.no complaints here.
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whats the best model?
