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05-28-2012, 03:49 PM
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Optima Red Top Battery
Does anybody use these batteries ??
Pro's or Con's ??? Thx |
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05-28-2012, 06:17 PM
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Re: Optima Red Top Battery
There is a Red Top in the car for 4 1/2 years with no problems.
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05-28-2012, 06:22 PM
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Re: Optima Red Top Battery
Run them in both of the cars I race. Usually get about 5 years out of them
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05-28-2012, 07:03 PM
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Re: Optima Red Top Battery
I think they are great!
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05-28-2012, 09:36 PM
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Re: Optima Red Top Battery
There are a lot of Optima haters, but I'm not one .
I usually swap mine out every three years, and us the take outs on my beaters or used cars. Just follow the proper charging procedure and they will live a long time. Also be aware red tops are designed for cars with functional charging systems to get optimum performance.
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05-28-2012, 10:02 PM
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Re: Optima Red Top Battery
Tom, are the Yellow Top batteries better suited for set-ups not using a alternator and charging between rounds?
Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.  RIP Mark Graham & WB Hutto
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05-29-2012, 10:44 AM
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Re: Optima Red Top Battery
Quote:
Tried a red top once, never again. Will use nothing but AC Delco 78DT as I have for the past 20 years. Last edited by 1320racer; 05-29-2012 at 11:01 AM. |
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