yellow or red top battery?
07-14-2009, 12:21 AM
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yellow or red top battery?
I went to Autozone last night and picked up a red top, but it wasn't the one with reverse posts like the 8 needs. So I returned it tonight and got the D35 yellow top because the reverse post red is special order. But, it has lower cranking power and costs about $40 more, plus doesn't have the $25 rebate like the red does right now. Should I return it again and get the reverse red ordered? What's the advantages of the yellow? I don't really understand deep cycling, I don't have a sub or amps installed. Are there any other benefits to a yellow other than running more "stuff"? My main concern is something that starts the car easier, and also something that will last longer (batteries normally die about 18 months in Phoenix).
07-14-2009, 10:09 AM
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The Yellow Top is a "deep cycle" battery which is good if you have aftermarket electronics and tend to leave them on with the ignition off.
The Red Top has a higher cold cranking amperage rating (better starting) and is best if you don't leave electronics on.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ULT-9020-164/
edit: you can see from the linked Summit model that the Positive (Red) terminal is in the proper orientation (aft inboard).
See also TSB 01-019/05 dtd 29 June 2005
The Red Top has a higher cold cranking amperage rating (better starting) and is best if you don't leave electronics on.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ULT-9020-164/
edit: you can see from the linked Summit model that the Positive (Red) terminal is in the proper orientation (aft inboard).
See also TSB 01-019/05 dtd 29 June 2005
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07-14-2009, 11:50 AM
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^^^ he speaketh the truth.
It all comes down to what your needs are; for me that was the Yellow Top.
It all comes down to what your needs are; for me that was the Yellow Top.
07-14-2009, 01:57 PM
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shut up Laythor!
You know as well as anyone that only Turbo'd 8's can use the Orange Battery.
NA cars will overcharge their flux capacitors and then all hell breaks loose.
You know as well as anyone that only Turbo'd 8's can use the Orange Battery.
NA cars will overcharge their flux capacitors and then all hell breaks loose.
07-14-2009, 02:44 PM
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I zoom therefore I am.
Don't hate just because you missed your chance Jedi!
And we all know that Optima made only one orange top battery but it became self aware at 0:31 hours on june 18th, 1999 and will soon take over the world.
And we all know that Optima made only one orange top battery but it became self aware at 0:31 hours on june 18th, 1999 and will soon take over the world.
07-14-2009, 02:45 PM
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07-14-2009, 04:31 PM
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Both Yellow and Red has more than 550 CCA
but I would say ... dont get Optima batteries from Autozone. Cuz Autozone charge 190 for red top and 210 for yellow top, even with the redtop rebate it still not worth it.
Btw, I dont think Optima battery worth their price anymore, they used to have 3 yr free replacement + 72 months prorate for their batteries. but I guess The economy kills their warranty too. Now you will only get 3 years free replacement warranty.
If I only get 3 yr free replacement warranty, I would rather get Duralast Gold from Autozone, 90 bux + tax, same 3 years free replacement then 60 months prorate. The only downside is the Duralast gold has 640 CCA, but its more than enough for our cars to start.
You can "take your chances" and buy it from Amazon. Link to Red top is here Its the cheapest plus free shipping. BUT !!!!! You will not get warranty from Amazon or Optima. So if its DoA, you're fuxked. but if its good, u got yourself a pretty "good" battery for around 140 bux.
but I would say ... dont get Optima batteries from Autozone. Cuz Autozone charge 190 for red top and 210 for yellow top, even with the redtop rebate it still not worth it.
Btw, I dont think Optima battery worth their price anymore, they used to have 3 yr free replacement + 72 months prorate for their batteries. but I guess The economy kills their warranty too. Now you will only get 3 years free replacement warranty.
If I only get 3 yr free replacement warranty, I would rather get Duralast Gold from Autozone, 90 bux + tax, same 3 years free replacement then 60 months prorate. The only downside is the Duralast gold has 640 CCA, but its more than enough for our cars to start.
You can "take your chances" and buy it from Amazon. Link to Red top is here Its the cheapest plus free shipping. BUT !!!!! You will not get warranty from Amazon or Optima. So if its DoA, you're fuxked. but if its good, u got yourself a pretty "good" battery for around 140 bux.
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07-14-2009, 05:33 PM
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This is where I got mine, great prices and FREE shipping
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/
07-15-2009, 02:15 PM
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I'm running a yellow top myself. No crazy audio system or anything either. I bought it just because the shop I went to didn't have anything else that would fit my 8.
I've heard that Optima isn't really what they were back in the day, in that quality has gone down a bit. But honestly, I haven't notice anything bad about my yellow top. Still fires up in less then 2secs, even after 3 weeks of non operation.
I've heard that Optima isn't really what they were back in the day, in that quality has gone down a bit. But honestly, I haven't notice anything bad about my yellow top. Still fires up in less then 2secs, even after 3 weeks of non operation.
07-15-2009, 02:29 PM
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I'm running a yellow top myself. No crazy audio system or anything either. I bought it just because the shop I went to didn't have anything else that would fit my 8.
I've heard that Optima isn't really what they were back in the day, in that quality has gone down a bit. But honestly, I haven't notice anything bad about my yellow top. Still fires up in less then 2secs, even after 3 weeks of non operation.
I've heard that Optima isn't really what they were back in the day, in that quality has gone down a bit. But honestly, I haven't notice anything bad about my yellow top. Still fires up in less then 2secs, even after 3 weeks of non operation.
07-15-2009, 04:01 PM
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The previous owner of my 8 basically had it sitting in her garage for the past 2 years. It wasn't seized of course, but could that have caused lots of other damage? It's an '04 w/ 36k.
07-15-2009, 06:59 PM
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engine won't seize up from sitting