Okay guys, you all asked for it so here it is:

Torontomaxima.com is starting a Group Deal for Optima Performance Batteries. If you don't already know what they are for, see http://www.optimabatteries.com or do a search on the org.
We need a minimum of 10 orders to get these prices.

Optima Blue Top - $220 CAD
Optima Yellow Tops - $190 CAD
Optima Red - $170 CAD

-All prices in Canadian Dollars
-This includes taxes and are cash discounted.
-Local Pickup only in Toronto area

Email richie@torontomaxima.com for more info.

 

i want the Blue battery, Richie

count me in on this deal...

l8er

 

I am interested in 3 yellow tops.

 

Richie, can you tell me which Optima battery would be best for my use? I have a sound system and a 6 neon underbody kit. Out of all the batteries, which one of the best? Whats the difference between the yellow and blue ones?

Nathan

 

The blue ones are supposedly for Marine applications. The biggest difference I have been told (Richie please correct me if I am wrong, for I have never verified this information) is that the marine application blue top's primary strength is its ability to hold charge for extended periods without use (most people don't boat year round), while the yellow top's primary strength is deep cycling.

 

Thanks for the info, but what is deep cycling?

Nathan

 

See http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp - hopefully it'll answer your questions. Personally, I don't know much about the technicalities of the deep-cycle or how it works. I can only supply you with positive feedback from my experiences with the yellowtop. Many audio install shop and cars with lots of 12v accessories, will recommend the Optima. I bought it cause I was having light dimming and bass cut-offs so I took others advice and bought one.

 

Regular automotive application batteries are only designed to give maximum voltage for brief moments in time, i.e. car starting, and are designed to be charged shortly afterwards, a.k.a. short cycling. They require CONSTANT charging from the alternator to maintain said maximum voltage. My oe battery of about 7 months old, is already ballooning like your average politician. When I put on a bassy track, you see the voltage just dropping continually. The ballooning I am seeing is the result of the positive plate growth within the battery, as a result of forced deep cyling. I am basically taking away more current than the battery was designed to provide. This is also putting a strain on my alternator btw. The deeper the battery is cycled, the more wear is placed on the battery.

Deep cycling batteries on the other hand are designed to be discharged to less than 20-30% capacity, without damage to internal plates. So a deep cycling battery can basically deal with being drained heavily and recharged without showing any wear, or just slight wear, while a normal battery will not.

 

So what's going on with the group deal?

 

hey Richie


i'll give u a call and we'll meet up somewhere


l8er

 

Those ready to buy, please email me to make payment arragements. If I get the money in before Thursday this week, you can pick up your battery on Saturday Aug. 24 if you are attending the Woodbine Beach Meet. Otherwise, other pickup/drop off arragements can be made. Hurry guys, others are awaiting 10 buys to finish this GD, sofar I believe we have about 5 commited purchases. If your still price shopping, rest assured that this is a great buy. Performance Improvements price on the Yellow top is almost $300 after taxes which isn't saying much cause PI is always a rip but it gives you and idea of the savings when your only paying 190 taxes in. Let me know guys.

Email: Richie@torontomaxima.com

 

Richie, I'm still trying to get enough money for the battery as well as trying to land a job somewhere before I can make the purchase. How long will this GD last for?

Nathan

 

I'm picking up the first 5 or so orders this Friday for anyone who gets the money in before then. That way the people who have already paid don't have to wait long. I've ask the supplier to allow me to pick up the rest the following week since some guys need more time to get the money together. He's cool with it but I want to get him his total 10 orders as part of the agreement for the GD price incase I need any future hook-ups. So lets say before the end of month.

 

So what brands are good Deep Cycling batteries (i.e. i can get at Sears or Autozone, etc.) b/c i dont think my Pro-start is "deep". it SUCKS!

 

im pretty sure my battery is dead
gotta get it checked out tomorrow
so i might be interested in a yellow top

 

i will be getting a new battery so ill go with the optima yellow top.

i need it asap
how should i contact you?

Dev

 

Yes, email me: Richie@torontomaxima.com

Yellowtops are $190 CAD Cash, Taxes included.

Anyone else still wanting them, I will do another pickup as soon as 5 buyers get the money to me.

 

Dude, my email program is not working right now, sorry.
Could you PM me your number so i can get in touch?
Not to rush you, but my battery is DEAD and need to get it ASAP, otherwise ill have to get an OEM nissan battery, cause i need to go to school with the car.

Dev

 

Stop tempting me!!! I'm thinking of putting a second one in the trunk