It looks like my OEM batter won't hold a charge anymore, so can someone post pics of their Optima Yellow Top with stock connectors? What size do I need? Is it the 34/78? I tried searching, but couldn't come up with what I needed.

Jason

 

Bump....................

 

D35 is the one you need, I have the D34 in my car and it requires some modifications plus its more $$$. D35 is a direct repleacement for the OEM one, you will love the way the car just cranks with authority- I don't think she ever cranked this good even when new. I aint got any pictures of it, I will try to post some pics tomorrow- as I need to take pics of stuff I have 4 sale at work and my camera is there, plus I need to change my tranny fluid to Redline ShockProof.

 

Cool. Thanks alot Mike. For some reason I searched Optima's site and it didn't come up with a size for my car. I'm going to Costco tomorrow.

 

I went to Costco and they were out...do you think they can order one for me?

 

I've got a D34/78 brand new if you want it. I'm looking for 160.00 shipped.

 

Jason, PM KLOOGY - he had this setup in his Maxima.

 

Here's mine. Couldn't tell you what model it is. I disected the positive OEM connector to make it fit.

Tony

 

Optima D35 is $109.95 at remybattery.com and is a direct replacement. no modification needed. this is where i got mine. good place.

 

Tony you have the D34/78

 

This might help.

 

i don't mean to sound like a retard but what's the advantage of this battery?

 

Deep Cycle Dry Cell battery.
No spilling, good for audio systems.
Holds it's charge longer periods.
(quick description)....anyone else?

 

Not to be off topic but is there a reason why you chose the yellow top over the blue or red?

 

Blue is Marina, Red is not Deep Cycle Cell

 

Ok so Yellow is the one to get. I was getting ready to buy a Red one. Good thing I asked that question.

 

yes get the yellow. i have the same one Tony has f/s brand new if you're interest.

 

IIRC all Optima's are deep cycle. The yellow can be drained and recharged more times than the red. That's why it's the battery of choice for people with high powered systems.

 

Is the fitment the only difference between D35 and D34's?

 

Well, I went to Costco and they didn't have any Yellow tops. Only had blue and red. They had the right size that I needed in Red, so I just that one. Oh well. It fits fine and the car started up right away. I got it for $99.99 +tax. At Autzone it was $109.99 with exchange. So I guess I saved a little bit of cash. lol

The reason I wanted a yellow was because I plan to have some stereo work done in the future (I'd like to get 3 10"s) and I also I have a UDP so I thought it would be helpful.

Thanks for your help guys.

 

Here's my Optima Yellow Top SC34DU:

 

i searched batteries.com and did not find d35. autozone has the d-35 for 169.00

 

look at post #9...........

 

Heres the D34 in my car. Like everyone else said I had to modify the positive terminal a bit to get it to fit.

 

but a Die-Hard and spray paint it

 

can you post how exactly did you modify it? if possible, please post a pic with the terminal cap off.
thanks