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Old 07-28-2006 | 02:07 PM
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Optima Red Top install

so lets put some damned usefull info in here and sticky it.

goodle yeilded nothing usefull...except maybe i need a 75/35? i bought a 75/25 and the wires wont connect to the posts. im looking at the little black box connector on the pos side and im not sure how i could modify the fuse holder to modify the mounting bracket. do i need the reverse terminal battery? or what? how can i do this !!!
argg!!
Old 07-28-2006 | 02:15 PM
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you need a 75/35 for the red top. i got mine in the mail today. it's going in the ae.
Old 07-28-2006 | 05:06 PM
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i got a optima red 35R...the positive wire had to be modified in order to reach the post...so i took a dremel and cut the black plastic shield holding the fuse thingy...

what a pain in the a$$...i ordered it from remy batteries on ebay...and they told me this was the correct fit...looks like it isn't
Old 07-28-2006 | 06:33 PM
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75/35
went and got one a few hours ago. yup....
Old 07-29-2006 | 02:45 PM
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I got a brand new one 75/35 for sale, $100 takes it, comes with "proof of purchase too" Manassas, VA
Old 07-29-2006 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by young1976
I got a brand new one 75/35 for sale, $100 takes it, comes with "proof of purchase too" Manassas, VA
Now you chime in.....thanks!
Old 07-29-2006 | 09:44 PM
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yea i feel that
Old 07-31-2006 | 06:37 PM
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is this the right one:
http://www.diversifiedbattery.com/op...p_battery.html

dont mean to jack your thread, but if I started a thread for this I'd get flamed like a ****...

I did search tohugh, just wanted a final go ahead before I buy this.

thanks
Old 07-31-2006 | 06:38 PM
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if anybody wants an optima, google remy batteries on ebay...fast shipping!
Old 07-31-2006 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah, Remy Battery on ebay is the way to go. Fast shipping and cheap pricing.
Old 07-31-2006 | 06:58 PM
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searched, he doesnt have any.
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ies&category0=

so is the earlier link I posted the correct type of red top??

thanks
Old 07-31-2006 | 07:43 PM
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Got it locally cause I needed it ASAP. Went with the yellow one though from Advance. I think for 169.00
Old 07-31-2006 | 09:52 PM
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75/35 is the correct one for an 02/03 as well?
Old 08-01-2006 | 05:08 AM
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75/35 is the red top that will fit 5th gens. d75/35 is the yellow top that will fit 5th gens. unless you are going to be like p-diddy and install a semi powerful system in your car, the red top will be fine. the only issue i ran into was the battery tie down. you'll probably have to use something to raise it up a little since it's shorter than oem. you'll see what i mean when you change it.
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