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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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hey guys, my car battery is dead and i can't start my car.. i've never had to replaced the battery before so i have no idea what brand is good, so can any of you give me some recommendations? PRICE is an issue for me.. but i want QUALITY too. i'm running two amps and a sub FYI.. thanks in advance!
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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Default Re: car battery recommendations? (ieatrice)

Optima now has a red, yellow, blue top that fits civics.
delco's arent bad either, but with the amps you will need a deep cycle battery.

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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Default Re: car battery recommendations? (boostedcivicsir)

if you want to spend 100 bucks on a good battery get a optima.
me...i replace my battery every 2 years with a kragen or autozone battery.
i think after 2 years you should replace them just to keep everything working properly. a weak battery can cause alternator failure...so to avoid spending 200-300 bucks on a new alternator i replace my battery every 2 years
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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Default Re: car battery recommendations? (ieatrice)

get one of those non car batterys that weights around 11 lbs. Nice and lightweight and from what I hear they should produce enough power for our 4 cylinder hondas
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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Default Re: car battery recommendations? (boostedcivicsir)

Try out optima.

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delco's arent bad either, but with the amps you will need a deep cycle battery.

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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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Oh.. if you're looking for a light weight battery go to http://www.jdmshit.com they have a lightweight battery for sale.. it's like 13lbs
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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with the amps go optima
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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#1 - optima
#2 - sears die hard
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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thanks for all the responses guys!
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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Just get a yellow top and be done with it for a long, long time.
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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optima is your best bet
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 09:32 AM
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ive got a slightly used but great cond. optima red for sale!
pm me for details
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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Default Re: car battery recommendations? (boostedcivicsir)

what is the difference between the red, yellow, and blue top optima batteries?
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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red= starter battery= for regular cars

yellow= offroad/deep cylce= for cars with extra current draw( amps,winches, fogs, etc.)

blue= marine= boats/watercraft
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