Batteries?
02-20-06, 09:28 PM
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Batteries?
What kind of batteries do you guys use?
I was gonna get an Optima Yellow Top, but then I heard about Stinger which is more powerful, fits in the stock battery holder, cranks out more power and it isn't a LOT cheaper, but still like 20 bucks off what the Optima would cost me..
anyone got experience with either battery? if you use a different one, how is it and how much was it?
I was gonna get an Optima Yellow Top, but then I heard about Stinger which is more powerful, fits in the stock battery holder, cranks out more power and it isn't a LOT cheaper, but still like 20 bucks off what the Optima would cost me..
anyone got experience with either battery? if you use a different one, how is it and how much was it?
02-21-06, 06:33 AM
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No fancy battery here. I have a some off brand thing that seems to be the best I've ever had. It has cranked flawlessly in literally weeks of below zero temps. Picked it up a shop called Battery Specialists, 5 year pro-rated guarentee, $60 installed and a perfect replacement fit. I drive by his shop everyday, he's been there for years and came highly recomended by 2 friends. Since it's only 8 months old tough to tell how long it will last, but as i said I drive by his shop every day.
03-11-06, 06:45 PM
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Where do you buy the optima yellow top? Which is better, yellow or red? My car starts fine but the battery is 4 years old and my amps start cutting out when the car is off but the headlights are on. I suspect a low voltage condition so I want to replace the battery before it fails.
03-11-06, 06:58 PM
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I just replaced mine this morning with Duralast Gold. Paid $77 for it out the door with the core exchange. I really wanted to get the Costco Marine battery, but I was afraid it might not fit in my car, and my car couldn't start so i HAD to get a battery instantly.
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03-12-06, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JCW
I still have the stock Lexus battery...it did say 84 month warranty 
If you do a lot of short trips and since you live in Jersey where it's freezing in the winter, a battery will last 3-4 years usually.
03-12-06, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
That doesn't mean they'll replace it will last 84 months or they will replace it free of charge during the 7 years.
If you do a lot of short trips and since you live in Jersey where it's freezing in the winter, a battery will last 3-4 years usually.
If you do a lot of short trips and since you live in Jersey where it's freezing in the winter, a battery will last 3-4 years usually.
I drive a total of 10 miles each day for work, and drive the wifey's car on the weekend, so hope it last bit longer...
03-12-06, 03:24 PM
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Interstate MTP-24
http://www.ibsa.com/estore/search.as...CRank%7C1&js=1
800 CCA
im in canada but here in vancouver it doesnt get that cold
so 800CCA is plenty enuf for me since i dont have aftermarket audio either
http://www.ibsa.com/estore/search.as...CRank%7C1&js=1
800 CCA
im in canada but here in vancouver it doesnt get that cold
so 800CCA is plenty enuf for me since i dont have aftermarket audio either
03-13-06, 11:50 AM
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I have the Kinetik 1800 battery. It fits perfectly and you can't beat the amperage. If i remember the specs of the Optima, the Kinetik is almost twice the amperage. No problems whatsoever. Plus since it is AGM, I can recharge it at 20 amps instead of trickle.
http://www.kinetikaudio.com/hc1800.asp
FWIW, I have an Xtant 604, 1001, and a batcap. The only time my lights dim are when the stereo is about 75% up while I am at idle.
the larger battery just won't fit unless you relocate it.
http://www.kinetikaudio.com/hc1800.asp
FWIW, I have an Xtant 604, 1001, and a batcap. The only time my lights dim are when the stereo is about 75% up while I am at idle.
the larger battery just won't fit unless you relocate it.
03-13-06, 04:38 PM
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I have the Optima Yellow Top. Ive used Optima for over seven years. One cell went out after four years, the next one was stolen after two years( Dont ask), and Im on my third now and I still love it.
