TimmyG

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Need a new battery for trunk relocation. Was told to put in the kinetic gel cell, but i was wondering if spiral grid battery would work for my application. It has 770 cold cranking amps. As of right now I have no extra subs or amps and the car is mostly stock. Please let me know what would work and if I need to have a vent

TimmyG

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C'mon someone has had to have done a battery swap. This is the last thing i need to do to get my car goin for the summer

laythor

I'm using an Ultima Yellow Top

TimmyG

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i like your box for it. Its really hard to find optima batteries in Canada tho ive been asking around local shops

laythor

I would think any good gel battery would do. Make sure it's one that states it is fine without venting

TimmyG

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well the one i found said it was 100% sealed and ok for tight spaces but its not a gel battery its called spiral grid its kind of like coils its from canadian tire. i would cross the border to get a optima but id be worried about the warrenty

laythor

have you tried a boating supply store. Lots of marine applications call for enclosed spaces

Mazda_RX804

just curious, why did you put the battery in the back? Im actually serious, not makin fun or bein a dick

Casual_John

-To avoid temperature extremes under the hood, which shortens battery life.
-Weight distribution.

TimmyG

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that and also when i put in an upgraded stereo i can have a better battery and short connections

Highway8

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Barille B2015 15lb racing battery. Works great unless the car sits for extended periods of time. I use a smart charger with a quick disconnect.

TimmyG

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ive looked at a few they seem to be about the same thing as the one i mentioned

Rotary-RX8

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DO you actually feel a difference in how the car starts ? Thinking of upgrading my battery to a red top before the next winter. Do you actuallly feel a difference though, i mean after all its jjust a battery.

HiFlite999

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I like the Odyssey 925MJT: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ODY-PC925MJT/
Not too big, not too small, juuuust right! For trunk mounting you could probably go with the straight 925 which is without the heat shield.

laythor

no, i dont feel any difference in how the car starts. I relocated and upgraded the battery for two reasons:

1. All of my stereo components have been upgraded and the old battery wasnt cutting it. If I took the volume to 20 the lights would start to dim. With the new battery that's no longer a problem.

2. I plan on going FI (at some point) and getting the battery out of the way gives you more room under the hood.

terch1

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Plus it creates better air flow through the radiator and across the engine. I have pics of my relocation in my profile.

TimmyG

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All you American guys can get these good batteries but if I pick one up from the states I would not have warranty.

R.P.M.

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Lots of places here in Canada sell Optima's!

Local speed shop in Kitchener call Marken Performance has them on the shelf with full warrenty.

laythor

http://www.optimabatteries.com/buy_an_optima/

optima's web site has a canada store locator

TimmyG

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Well I'll have to give Marken Performance a call that's not too far from me thanks for that. I've looked quite a bit on google with not much luck. I have tried using the optima site with no success

tonik

Try Walmart..And I think Costco carry them too...
Or tire23 in mississauga...last time I was there, I saw some yellow and red top...

TimmyG

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It seems like it's just close to me then that they aren't available. It will be worth the drive tho to go Toronto way to pick one up

Casual_John

I got my red Optima at WalMart in London, by Argyle Mall.

TimmyG

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I bought the last one they had at white oaks walmart a few weeks back I finally installed it in the trunk a few hours ago.