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Old 10-17-04, 02:54 AM
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Default Optima Red for 2001 GS300?

What is the part / serial / model # for the Optima Red for my 2001 GS300? A search on the Optima site came up with nothing....but im sure someone here is using one that fits.

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Old 10-17-04, 03:41 AM
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Pete, have you tried a search on CL?
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Yes i have....no one posted up a part/model/serial #.
Old 10-17-04, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by PHML
Yes i have....no one posted up a part/model/serial #.
I'd suggest the yellow top if your going to get a optima at all. Does an awesome job

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Red has higher cranking amps. Yellow is for like a second battery or for high power amps etc.
I emailed optima before when I thought I wanted a yellow. They said the yellow for GS is #D34 and you need a height adapter called G24(part #242-0033)
They never told me what model for the red. That is what I will prob get when my battery dies.
Old 11-14-04, 07:58 PM
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^^bump!

for the GS300 application... any inputs on whether to get yellow or red? I know that the yellow rocks but for normal application w/ maybe a small system. I'll only be pusing about 1000 watts. Do I really need the yellow top?

PS I'm trying to keep a uniformed color in my engine bay!
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Originally posted by chuckb
Red has higher cranking amps. Yellow is for like a second battery or for high power amps etc.
I emailed optima before when I thought I wanted a yellow. They said the yellow for GS is #D34 and you need a height adapter called G24(part #242-0033)
They never told me what model for the red. That is what I will prob get when my battery dies.
awesome info, i might need just that for my gs4 soon
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Originally posted by chuckb
Red has higher cranking amps. Yellow is for like a second battery or for high power amps etc.
I emailed optima before when I thought I wanted a yellow. They said the yellow for GS is #D34 and you need a height adapter called G24(part #242-0033)
They never told me what model for the red. That is what I will prob get when my battery dies.
The cranking amperage is not that critical in warm climate states.

The yellow cranking power is pretty decent actually, but the main advantage is that it's a deep cycle. So if you drain it dry, it will charge back up without deteriorating or losing its reserve capacity.

The red top is pretty much a high end Interstate. Good battery, but nothing special aside from the spiral technology.

MANY CL members have used the Yellow for years without a problem.

Best prices I've found are from an Ebay store.

The height adapter can be substituted with a 3/4 inch thick piece of plywood (waterproofed) or better yet plastic or plexiglass.

If you don't like the color, get the Tsunami Power distribution block that mounts on top and is designed ONLY for use on Optima batteries.
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Old 11-15-04, 03:20 AM
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Originally posted by RMMGS4
The cranking amperage is not that critical in warm climate states.

The yellow cranking power is pretty decent actually, but the main advantage is that it's a deep cycle. So if you drain it dry, it will charge back up without deteriorating or losing its reserve capacity.

The red top is pretty much a high end Interstate. Good battery, but nothing special aside from the spiral technology.

MANY CL members have used the Yellow for years without a problem.

Best prices I've found are from an Ebay store.

The height adapter can be substituted with a 3/4 inch thick piece of plywood (waterproofed) or better yet plastic or plexiglass.

If you don't like the color, get the Tsunami Power distribution block that mounts on top and is designed ONLY for use on Optima batteries.
thats looks dope glen
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I just went to my local Costco and purchased the Optima Red there. Fits.....its smaller than OEM battery....but Im NOT complaining.

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Originally posted by RMMGS4
The cranking amperage is not that critical in warm climate states.

The yellow cranking power is pretty decent actually, but the main advantage is that it's a deep cycle. So if you drain it dry, it will charge back up without deteriorating or losing its reserve capacity.

The red top is pretty much a high end Interstate. Good battery, but nothing special aside from the spiral technology.

MANY CL members have used the Yellow for years without a problem.

Best prices I've found are from an Ebay store.

The height adapter can be substituted with a 3/4 inch thick piece of plywood (waterproofed) or better yet plastic or plexiglass.

If you don't like the color, get the Tsunami Power distribution block that mounts on top and is designed ONLY for use on Optima batteries.
do you have the car with a diffrernt place to "jump" it should the battery die?
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
do you have the car with a diffrernt place to "jump" it should the battery die?
Just go out and buy the mini-jumper that uses the cigarette lighter on both cars. I seen it for less than $10.
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Originally posted by PHML
Just go out and buy the mini-jumper that uses the cigarette lighter on both cars. I seen it for less than $10.
thats a good idea but ithink its his car that has the setup im looking for

looks real custom
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TLW, i think RMMGS4 made a positive terminal post in the event that he does need a jump...has the cool factor too...


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Originally posted by PandaGS430
TLW, i think RMMGS4 made a positive terminal post in the event that he does need a jump...has the cool factor too...


thats it

thanks panda


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