how to modify positive connector to fit optima battery
#2
Re: how to modify positive connector to fit optima battery
Originally posted by MaximaZero
does anyone know how to do it? i was searching for a post that said how to, but cant find it anymore.
does anyone know how to do it? i was searching for a post that said how to, but cant find it anymore.
Dixit
#6
1 week after I bought my car I tried to migrate my Optima red top over to my Max, I ran into the same problem with the positive top post being too far "in" on the battery (the maxima positive harness is not long enough.
There are three solutions:
1. They have post extenders that you can put on the battey
2. Cut the factory battery clamp and put a longer one on there.
3. (and I think the best solution), I contacted Optima, and they make an orange top that has the battery posts that extend farther to the edge of the battery, thus, the nissan harness will fit.
There are three solutions:
1. They have post extenders that you can put on the battey
2. Cut the factory battery clamp and put a longer one on there.
3. (and I think the best solution), I contacted Optima, and they make an orange top that has the battery posts that extend farther to the edge of the battery, thus, the nissan harness will fit.
#7
i ended up chopping up the black piece of plasitc and stretching the cable a bit. i just barely makes it, and is kinda bent.
here's a pic of keving's:
i'll try to take pics of mine later and post them.
here's a pic of keving's:
i'll try to take pics of mine later and post them.
#8
a lil off topic question:
typically, how long does the stock battery last before it needs replacement? my mom's (from a 97 i30) lasted for 5 years and now barely holds a charge. that's why i put the optima in my car, so that she can take my battery.
i just want to know if that's about the typical lifespan of the battery. thanks!
typically, how long does the stock battery last before it needs replacement? my mom's (from a 97 i30) lasted for 5 years and now barely holds a charge. that's why i put the optima in my car, so that she can take my battery.
i just want to know if that's about the typical lifespan of the battery. thanks!
#9
Originally posted by MaximaZero
a lil off topic question:
typically, how long does the stock battery last before it needs replacement? my mom's (from a 97 i30) lasted for 5 years and now barely holds a charge. that's why i put the optima in my car, so that she can take my battery.
i just want to know if that's about the typical lifespan of the battery. thanks!
a lil off topic question:
typically, how long does the stock battery last before it needs replacement? my mom's (from a 97 i30) lasted for 5 years and now barely holds a charge. that's why i put the optima in my car, so that she can take my battery.
i just want to know if that's about the typical lifespan of the battery. thanks!
#10
Originally posted by MaximaZero
i ended up chopping up the black piece of plasitc and stretching the cable a bit. i just barely makes it, and is kinda bent.
here's a pic of keving's:
i'll try to take pics of mine later and post them.
i ended up chopping up the black piece of plasitc and stretching the cable a bit. i just barely makes it, and is kinda bent.
here's a pic of keving's:
i'll try to take pics of mine later and post them.
I was going to do the same thing, someone else here had suggested it but I decided against. At the time I didn't have a system, but that's about to change this week.
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