View Poll Results: Do I need an Optima?...
Yes, buy the Optima Red Top.
13
68.42%
No, buy the Sears Die Hard Gold.
6
31.58%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll
Do I need an Optima?...
08-08-2002, 09:02 AM
#1
Do I need an Optima?...
Here's the deal...
I don't have a huge audio system, just a reciever and speakers. I have 2 sets of stobes and a few neons. I like to run them as well as my headlights while the car is off. I also leave my doors open for extended periods of time sometimes. This will be a replacement for my facotry battery.
So do you think I need the Optima ($129.99 + tax) or will the Sears Die Hard Gold ($79.99 + tax) do for me?
I don't have a huge audio system, just a reciever and speakers. I have 2 sets of stobes and a few neons. I like to run them as well as my headlights while the car is off. I also leave my doors open for extended periods of time sometimes. This will be a replacement for my facotry battery.
So do you think I need the Optima ($129.99 + tax) or will the Sears Die Hard Gold ($79.99 + tax) do for me?
08-08-2002, 09:16 AM
#4
Sprintmax I'd love to buy the yellow but I don't have the stereo to justify the jump in price.
Redmaxpawhydoyouhavetomakeyourstinkinnamesolong I would love to buy it online for cheaper but my battery is dead right now and I need it for Sunday so I'm buying it locally. I also thought about the painting but it's too messy for me.
-Cyrus
Redmaxpawhydoyouhavetomakeyourstinkinnamesolong I would love to buy it online for cheaper but my battery is dead right now and I need it for Sunday so I'm buying it locally. I also thought about the painting but it's too messy for me.
-Cyrus
08-08-2002, 09:16 AM
#5
hmmm....I have a tv, DVD, dreamcast, 2 amps(60w and 120w), had some strobes till they blew last week 
and all I have is a battery I got form Merchants auto...it was $75 and no probs yet!! I'd compare it to the Sears Die Hard or high end Interstate batteries, etc. so I'd go with that, no need for an Optima yet!
and all I have is a battery I got form Merchants auto...it was $75 and no probs yet!! I'd compare it to the Sears Die Hard or high end Interstate batteries, etc. so I'd go with that, no need for an Optima yet!
08-08-2002, 09:18 AM
#6
Originally posted by Vyrus
Sprintmax I'd love to buy the yellow but I don't have the stereo to justify the jump in price.
Redmaxpawhydoyouhavetomakeyourstinkinnamesolong I would love to buy it online for cheaper but my battery is dead right now and I need it for Sunday so I'm buying it locally. I also thought about the painting but it's too messy for me.
-Cyrus
Sprintmax I'd love to buy the yellow but I don't have the stereo to justify the jump in price.
Redmaxpawhydoyouhavetomakeyourstinkinnamesolong I would love to buy it online for cheaper but my battery is dead right now and I need it for Sunday so I'm buying it locally. I also thought about the painting but it's too messy for me.
-Cyrus
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08-08-2002, 09:32 AM
#11
Originally posted by Vyrus
I still have 600+ do hit that... But I've only been on the board for a little over a year (I think).
-Cyrus
I still have 600+ do hit that... But I've only been on the board for a little over a year (I think).
-Cyrus
Originally posted by Darren the Mexican
you know.. i was worried aobut the yellow top messing up my color scheme.. but since its in the trunk.. iw ill just hide it all together
you know.. i was worried aobut the yellow top messing up my color scheme.. but since its in the trunk.. iw ill just hide it all together
hehe
08-08-2002, 09:35 AM
#12
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
post *****..
post *****..
Let's back up one post, since we are speaking about PWs and all...
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
(BTW.. this is my 4000th post!!!)
(BTW.. this is my 4000th post!!!)
-Cyrus
08-08-2002, 09:39 AM
#13
Originally posted by Vyrus
Let's back up one post, since we are speaking about PWs and all...
-Cyrus
Let's back up one post, since we are speaking about PWs and all...
-Cyrus
i am a
~~~POST PIMP~~~so that does not apply to me..
08-08-2002, 09:39 AM
#14
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
Originally posted by Darren the Mexican
you know.. i was worried aobut the yellow top messing up my color scheme.. but since its in the trunk.. iw ill just hide it all together
you know.. i was worried aobut the yellow top messing up my color scheme.. but since its in the trunk.. iw ill just hide it all together
08-08-2002, 09:51 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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Re: Do I need an Optima?...
Originally posted by Vyrus
Here's the deal...
I don't have a huge audio system, just a reciever and speakers. I have 2 sets of stobes and a few neons. I like to run them as well as my headlights while the car is off. I also leave my doors open for extended periods of time sometimes. This will be a replacement for my facotry battery.
So do you think I need the Optima ($129.99 + tax) or will the Sears Die Hard Gold ($79.99 + tax) do for me?
Here's the deal...
I don't have a huge audio system, just a reciever and speakers. I have 2 sets of stobes and a few neons. I like to run them as well as my headlights while the car is off. I also leave my doors open for extended periods of time sometimes. This will be a replacement for my facotry battery.
So do you think I need the Optima ($129.99 + tax) or will the Sears Die Hard Gold ($79.99 + tax) do for me?
08-08-2002, 10:22 AM
#19
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 71
take a trip down to your interstate battery dealer. look at the x27 i believe. it says workaholic on the battery. i had one of those in my 83 and i believe it put out equal or more amps than a yellow top. 650 or 675. you could have that for less than 100. good luck.
08-09-2002, 09:16 AM
#22
get the yellow.. if not the blue.. i have the blue in my trunk.. but then it's not at all visible.. or better yet get two and get a heavy duty relay that switches that will change your power source when u're just in the parking lot chillin' and listening to the tunes. that way the power source for your system is independent from the power you'll need to crank your engine. i'm not sure if u can understand what is comin' outa me.. i haven't slept for a long while.
08-09-2002, 03:09 PM
#23
Originally posted by mingo
get the yellow.. if not the blue.. i have the blue in my trunk.. but then it's not at all visible.. or better yet get two and get a heavy duty relay that switches that will change your power source when u're just in the parking lot chillin' and listening to the tunes. that way the power source for your system is independent from the power you'll need to crank your engine. i'm not sure if u can understand what is comin' outa me.. i haven't slept for a long while.
get the yellow.. if not the blue.. i have the blue in my trunk.. but then it's not at all visible.. or better yet get two and get a heavy duty relay that switches that will change your power source when u're just in the parking lot chillin' and listening to the tunes. that way the power source for your system is independent from the power you'll need to crank your engine. i'm not sure if u can understand what is comin' outa me.. i haven't slept for a long while.
-Cyrus
08-09-2002, 03:34 PM
#24
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 37
Optimas are good batteries, but way expensive. I think they are overkill. The main advantage they have is that they are gel-cells and won't spill out their fluid. So they are great in things like airplanes and 4x4's. Exide has a battery just like the optima, called the "orbital" or something like that, as does napa, they are all probably made by the same company, but the exide and napa ones just look black and not as cool. Bottom line is that your bat doesn't make too much difference, just as long as you have one that is big enough for your setup.
08-09-2002, 04:17 PM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,445
The yellow top is the one to get if you can aford it and find a good deal...Why get a crappy 70 buck battery that woun't make you happy and will die in a little bit and need replaced anyway...It's just better to spend more now.
08-09-2002, 04:24 PM
#26
Originally posted by max'n out
The yellow top is the one to get if you can aford it and find a good deal...Why get a crappy 70 buck battery that woun't make you happy and will die in a little bit and need replaced anyway...It's just better to spend more now.
The yellow top is the one to get if you can aford it and find a good deal...Why get a crappy 70 buck battery that woun't make you happy and will die in a little bit and need replaced anyway...It's just better to spend more now.
-Cyrus
08-09-2002, 04:30 PM
#27
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,445
Originally posted by Vyrus
Well I don't want the yellow top because like I said I won't make use of it's extra features and my engine bay is all red (as you can see). The reason I want an Optima is because I've heard you can run them longer before they die, and I have an aftermarket pager that constantly sends out a signal, neons and strobes I like to run sometimes, and I like to play my stero for hours while cleaning the car. On the other hand, believe it or not the SEARS has the better warranty! The Sears has a 3-year free replacement and 2-year pro rated vs. the Optima's 2-year free replacement and 3-year pro-rated. That's why I'm leaning towards the Sears, and it's $50 cheaper. On the other hard I would definitely dish out if the battery is significantly better and plus it matches my color scheme.
-Cyrus
Well I don't want the yellow top because like I said I won't make use of it's extra features and my engine bay is all red (as you can see). The reason I want an Optima is because I've heard you can run them longer before they die, and I have an aftermarket pager that constantly sends out a signal, neons and strobes I like to run sometimes, and I like to play my stero for hours while cleaning the car. On the other hand, believe it or not the SEARS has the better warranty! The Sears has a 3-year free replacement and 2-year pro rated vs. the Optima's 2-year free replacement and 3-year pro-rated. That's why I'm leaning towards the Sears, and it's $50 cheaper. On the other hard I would definitely dish out if the battery is significantly better and plus it matches my color scheme.
-Cyrus
08-09-2002, 06:21 PM
#28
i still recomend it because no matter whether or not you have an aftermarket system in your car that battery will help.. it just means u get more music time with your engine off, altho you shouldn't be using that much electricity when your engine is off because it shortens the life of any battery, including deep cycled batteries.
08-10-2002, 07:44 AM
#29
Originally posted by mingo
i still recomend it because no matter whether or not you have an aftermarket system in your car that battery will help.. it just means u get more music time with your engine off
i still recomend it because no matter whether or not you have an aftermarket system in your car that battery will help.. it just means u get more music time with your engine off
-Cyrus
08-10-2002, 08:06 PM
#31
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
told you I was gay..
told you I was gay..
But what about your wife and cute little daughter? 
Yeah I play my stereo too long without the car on to buy a normal battery...
-Cyrus
08-10-2002, 09:30 PM
#32
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Originally posted by DA-MAX
hmmm....I have a tv, DVD, dreamcast, 2 amps(60w and 120w), had some strobes till they blew last week and all I have is a battery I got form Merchants auto...it was $75 and no probs yet!! I'd compare it to the Sears Die Hard or high end Interstate batteries, etc. so I'd go with that, no need for an Optima yet!
hmmm....I have a tv, DVD, dreamcast, 2 amps(60w and 120w), had some strobes till they blew last week
and all I have is a battery I got form Merchants auto...it was $75 and no probs yet!! I'd compare it to the Sears Die Hard or high end Interstate batteries, etc. so I'd go with that, no need for an Optima yet!
So what do you sit around all day and play Tokyo Extreme Racer 1/2?
Test drive La Mans? Oh I wish my dream cast was in my Maxima!
When I first saw this thread I thought you were asking if you should buy a Kia Optima! lol
08-11-2002, 02:59 PM
#33
Originally posted by Vyrus
But what about your wife and cute little daughter?
Yeah I play my stereo too long without the car on to buy a normal battery...
-Cyrus
But what about your wife and cute little daughter? Yeah I play my stereo too long without the car on to buy a normal battery...
-Cyrus
you are going to get beat severly...
08-11-2002, 08:43 PM
#35
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,760
you red maximas post pimpin again? geez, anyway get red cuz it looks good
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