Best Non-OEM Replacement Battery for The 8?
01-04-2009, 12:10 PM
#51
That would seem to clarify it EDZRIDE.
The 35, when oriented in the battery box properly, does in fact appear to have the positive (red) terminal inboard and aft in the engine compartment; so no extension required.
The 75/35 appears reversed, so an extension would be required.
So, my original link would appear correct: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
The 35, when oriented in the battery box properly, does in fact appear to have the positive (red) terminal inboard and aft in the engine compartment; so no extension required.
The 75/35 appears reversed, so an extension would be required.
So, my original link would appear correct: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This thread (post 33) shows the extensions you are talking about; but the battery is not a Group 35, rather a Group 75/35. Maybe the "retailers" are calling a Group 75/35 a Group 35R.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/optima-red-top-batteries-151027/page2/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/optima-red-top-batteries-151027/page2/
01-04-2009, 01:13 PM
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yeah red tops actually optima's in general are just over priced yeah they are good batteries but damn for the price just buy to "regular" batteries and they will b better athan the optima AND you will still have money to go out to lunch haha
01-04-2009, 01:23 PM
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No don't get and autozone battery, or wal-mart etc. Get and advance auto parts battery the titianum one. Better cold cranking amps. Also i work there and i get so many cores from customers that are from autozone,wal-mart etc....!!!! not lieing.
01-05-2009, 11:13 AM
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There's allot to be said for that mindset, especially in today's economy. I appreciate quality, but for the price of one Red Top you could buy three 'regular' batteries, and those three would take you well through or beyond the typical original owner life of the car.
The OEM Interstate has been fine for me, now finishing its 4th year. Interstate is a good value. I've had no problems with Diehards either.
The OEM Interstate has been fine for me, now finishing its 4th year. Interstate is a good value. I've had no problems with Diehards either.
01-05-2009, 01:24 PM
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Although I didn't buy a Red Top, I did careful research and bought a premium battery that was rated highly. Also, be sure to check the date on your battery before you buy it - you don't want one that has been sitting on the shelf a long time.
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