I've been reading all over about the deep cycling they have and the amazing start ups on the red top. They run about $230 + shipping right? I know people have used them with no problems what so ever, but the oem batteries are fairly good as well, even for running a small system such as mine.

can someone explain to me how they are better then, for example, an oem battery?

mine clunked out on me, but a oem replacement is just around $70, and you can just get around 3 of those for the price of one ultima.

thanks guys

 

Unless you have a huge stereo, don't worry about an Optima.

 

yea, I agree. Unless you have alot of electronics you dont need and optima. but, if you want a more reliable battery, thats a good one.

Neil

 

there about 130. i have one, but i got quite a few electronics running in my car.

 

i left my electric water pump on for 2 hours by accident and the car crancked rite over with a t51r yellow top.......i was shocked to say the least

 

I bought a red top about a year ago and have been very
satisfied with it. left my dome light on for a couple hours
by mistake and it cranked right up worth the money
for not having to worry about it.

 

thanks for the feedback guys... hmmm ::scratches head::

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really? from where? i froogled the yellow tops and i see it cheapest like 200 + shipping.

 

http://www.sportcompactonly.co...=shop

 

Have you tried your local auto parts store?

 

yea! i got mine at autochrone (autozone) for like 110 or 130 something like that a while back.

Neil

 

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yah just called up my local stores. None of them have.

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doesnt have my model or I'd be all over it =[

 

They're really good for weight reduction and battery relocation too. It just depends on what you want it for

 

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yah just called up my local stores. None of them have. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Depending on where you are in the Bay Area, I know Monument Car Parts carries them, or I can sell you my used red top (4 months/1500 miles old) for a good price.

 

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Depending on where you are in the Bay Area, I know Monument Car Parts carries them, or I can sell you my used red top (4 months/1500 miles old) for a good price.</TD></TR></TABLE>

San Jose

How much for battery? I can pick up if you're close by.

 

Pm'd

 

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doesnt have my model or I'd be all over it =[</TD></TR></TABLE>

What model are u looking for? what's so special about that particular model?

 

I was under the impression I needed the specific model and part number for my car, no?

 

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???

red tops and yellow tops are heavy as ****.

 

any red/yellow top for cars will be fine.

 

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ohhh... Why is it they have specific part numbers/battery models to go along with certain cars?

I was reading on PO that someone was asking about our battery size and model and someone responded, "Model: D34.... Part # 8012-021".

What's that about?

 

My redtop weighed 32lbs on my digital bathroom scale. When I first bought it I put it on there because I was curious. The stock battery is HEAVY as hell. Red tops have more cca than yellow tops too except for one yellow top model I've seen. I got my red top at advance for $109! You can shave 10 lbs off the red top, just go on a diet! Not going to matter unless your totally obsessed with how much your honda prelude weighs. For guys that race it might bother ya, but for guys who have forged internals and fully built heads we don't care about 32 lbs of battery!

 

So can someone please clear up for me this issue on, any ultima battery model working for preludes, or any car for that matter. I don't understand why some people ask and are told about which specific model to get for 4th gens, but then some are now saying any model would work. Thanks

 

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WTF?! They're extremely heavy dude.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hawkze_2.3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WTF?! They're extremely heavy dude.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly. They are heavy!

 

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Exactly. They are heavy! </TD></TR></TABLE>


Ok, we've established that they weigh a lot.......

Now I'm also curious about this:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SNsLude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So can someone please clear up for me this issue on, any ultima battery model working for preludes, or any car for that matter. I don't understand why some people ask and are told about which specific model to get for 4th gens, but then some are now saying any model would work. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>