Gadget Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Have been looking into getting a new battery with more power, I have been told the Optima produces nearly double the power. Does anybody have one of the optimas or does anybody have any opinions on them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 They are THE battery to have on the Porsche forum - all the guys in the States use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I WAS going to buy one, but when you think about it,.... why bother. Halfords give a 2yr guarantee for a £60 jobbie that probably won't last a year anyway,.... so thats free batteries for aslong as you want Envy sell optima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 They are very good, but depends what you want one for, have a look at this, might help.. Optima Battery Selector Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have a Yellow top in mine at the moment. Works fine for my needs. I have had all versions at one point or another (Red, yellow and blue) All have performed as they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 They do an Orange Top as well now Joe, would look sweet in your engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 They do an Orange Top as well now Joe, would look sweet in your engine bay Haha, cheers bud, My battery is actually in the boot now so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Haha, cheers bud, My battery is actually in the boot now so..... DOH..!!! oh well, still look nice in the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've just bought a Varley red top 60 which is supposed to be great but at £300 it's a bit expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Jesus, it better be for good for £300. I thought the Optima was expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The Exide Maxxima's are also supposed to be very good and slightly cheaper than Optima's, again its a deep cycle battery, aimed more at the ICE market, more than heavy duty starter battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The Exide Maxxima's are also supposed to be very good and slightly cheaper than Optima's, again its a deep cycle battery, aimed more at the ICE market, more than heavy duty starter battery. I have also used one of them, my only complaint with that one was the terminals were not on the correct sides for the Supra. Not a big deal but a bit of a hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Joe you are the battery king it seems..! Any battery you have not had..? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lockys96 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 why not go for an optima orange top, its a starter battery and has the correct terminal position for jap cars. you can get one new for around 70 notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 i had a Exide Maxxima, rubbish don't bother optima red top now, cannot fault it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 here is the one i got in my car, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OPTIMA-ORANGE-TOP-700-BATTERY_W0QQitemZ280070885060QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43120QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem just had one delivered for my brothers car today, his standard battery was nackered after we came back from holiday. as soon as i got mine off the axle stands after 4 weeks, it started first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Not sure what to get to be fair, want one with good starter and ice capabilaty and engine mods. Just wanted to know what peoples views are on spending over a ton on a battery:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Bloody hell thats a good price..!! Same as the red top battery, so a starter battery. Im after a deep cycle, think a Blue top is required, yellow just wont go with the engine bay..! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've just bought a Varley red top 60 which is supposed to be great but at £300 it's a bit expensive You bought from the wrong seller then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have an Optima Yellow top battery and it has the standard jap connectors, bitch to mount though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 You bought from the wrong seller then Yes I hear you do them cheaper... the day after I bought that one... bugger. It was about £275 or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboldham Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 why not go for an optima orange top, its a starter battery and has the correct terminal position for jap cars. you can get one new for around 70 notes Does this battery fit in the standard J-spec battery tray and can it be clamped with the screw strap thingy? Are the posts the correct width for the standard cable clamps too? Ta muchly R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 fits straight in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboldham Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 fits straight in Brill thanks! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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