Optima Red Top - which model #?

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Mar 27, 2006 | 08:08 AM

HxClude

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Optima Red Top - which model #?

Like the title says. If you have one, let me know which Optima model number it is and what you had to do to make it fit (if anything). This is for a 5th Gen BTW

thanx

Mar 27, 2006 | 08:23 AM

98vtec

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Re: Optima Red Top - which model #? (HxClude)

im at the library right now, and cant look at my car. I forget which one i have but if you dont get an answer by the time you get home, i'll hook you up. I'm sure you will get an answer tho.

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:10 AM

HxClude

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Re: Optima Red Top - which model #? (98vtec)

thanks

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:31 AM

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Re: Optima Red Top - which model #? (HxClude)

i thought yellow top was better?

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:36 AM

HxClude

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Re: Optima Red Top - which model #? (M2B4)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M2B4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i thought yellow top was better?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yellow Top is a deep cycle battery. If you don't discharge it on a regular basis (running accessories and/or stereo system with the car off for a long period of time), it wears out quickly. Hooked up as a main automtove battery, the alternator is constantly recharging it and it never gets a chance to drain. Its made for use as an auxiliary battery for large stereo systems and for hi-drain apps like cop cars, ambulances, etc.

The Red Top puts out a lot of power and lasts a long time - exactly what I need.