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what size Optima Red top fits w/out ANY modifications?

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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:24 PM
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what size Optima Red top fits w/out ANY modifications?

I'm looking to get an Optima Red Top battery and was wondering what model number I need in order for it to fit with out changing any of the battery cables and to have the stock tie down fit over the battery.

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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 00MaxSE
I'm looking to get an Optima Red Top battery and was wondering what model number I need in order for it to fit with out changing any of the battery cables and to have the stock tie down fit over the battery.

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Heres a pic of mine all i did was extend the postive wire ...works great!! no problems!!!
Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Umm... where's the pic?
Old Dec 20, 2003 | 02:52 AM
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The Group 75/35 size is what you're looking for. A bit smaller, lighter and cheaper and has 720 CCA.
Old Dec 20, 2003 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
The Group 75/35 size is what you're looking for. A bit smaller, lighter and cheaper and has 720 CCA.
OK, but does the stock bat. cable ends and the stock bat. hold-down bracket fit on that size red top or is it a yellow top bat?
Old Dec 20, 2003 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by VQ35DE
OK, but does the stock bat. cable ends and the stock bat. hold-down bracket fit on that size red top or is it a yellow top bat?
Check the pic....stock cables fit fine. The battery is shorter than the stock Nissan one. I have a Stillen knock-off hold down. I used a few washers on the rear hold down post, cause this battery is a bit shorter than stock. I'll prolly look for some shorter j-hooks later.

Old Dec 20, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Thanks for clearing it all up dude. BTW, how much did you pay for your battery?
Old Dec 20, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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Bluesbrekre -

Now that's a clean bay! My compliments.
Old Dec 21, 2003 | 05:01 AM
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00MaxSE - I think it was $119 from my local Auto Zone

totttalled - Thanks, man.
Old Dec 21, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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Yeah, I went up there today and saw them for $109 w/ trade in. One of my buddies works at an Autozone, so he can get me 20% off of that.
Old Dec 21, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 00MaxSE
Yeah, I went up there today and saw them for $109 w/ trade in. One of my buddies works at an Autozone, so he can get me 20% off of that.
With 20% off, that would be a great price.

Mine may have been $109 and not $119. I'd have to look up the receipt.
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