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Old 02-26-2006, 10:03 AM
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What the diference between my $45 dollar autozone battery and an optima redtop?? mine seems to work just fine with all my auxillary equipment
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How much of a difference is the red top and the stock battery? I'm having trouble installing mine in!
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i dont know, i have one, but from what everyone says here its better, so when i needed a battery i got one, i do know that it is sealed and wont leak, it also is supposed to charge faster, and can be mounted on any side.
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I meant, height difference. I have one and I'm having trouble mounting it, I know I need a spacer. But how much higher will the spacer put it up?
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about an inch, i just got the optima spacer and it works perfactly, did u get the 34r
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Originally Posted by HUTCHSTACO
about an inch, i just got the optima spacer and it works perfactly, did u get the 34r
I got the 34R. I don't need to drive until Wednesday next week so thank god. My other battery is dead.

But this is the spacer I'm thinking about getting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Red...41257041QQrdZ1

It will raise it by 1.25" according to the dimensions, do you think that will fit? It looks like the original spacer.

I'm raelly worried, I hate when I can't do things, it makes me worried, right now instead of studying for my chemistry test, I'm searching for help! Haha
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Right now, here are my choices.

1) Put 1/2 wood under OR on top of the battery.

2) Put 1 inch wood under OR on top of the battery.

3) Pay $20 for the spacer and wait for it to come. I do not need to drive until next week around wednesday.

Please I need quick advice.
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Originally Posted by NViejeP
Right now, here are my choices.

1) Put 1/2 wood under OR on top of the battery.

2) Put 1 inch wood under OR on top of the battery.

3) Pay $20 for the spacer and wait for it to come. I do not need to drive until next week around Wednesday.

Please I need quick advice.
First of all, you have a week, kick back and study for your test

Secondly, I'd by the new battery bracket listed on the other optima battery thread https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ghlight=optima (here's the direct link to the bracket http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28012) instead of paying $20 for the bracket that typically comes with the battery. I don't know why they don't all come with them.

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Old 02-28-2006, 09:48 PM
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that braket would work, that picture of the red top cover thing is not the right spacer, that is a cover for the top of the battery
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The bracket would be nice but the price is a little steep. Trying to save as much money as possible. I might get the spacer a try.

After doing some research, the cover is supposedly changable from the top to the bottom of the battery. I researched pictures and this is the same exact cover.

However, in the occasion that it does not fit, I will probably buy a bracket, If not I'd probably choose option 1 or 2, which do you guys think will work better?

Thanks fo rall your advice.
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http://16vmotorsports.com/cart/index...roducts_id=116
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that is what you need to get, you just need to go to a shop that sells optimas and have them order you one, mine came the next day
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Tahts for 75 / 25 / 35

We have a 34.

I have searched and there are no shops locally here that sell Optimas. I wish.
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Originally Posted by NViejeP
The bracket would be nice but the price is a little steep. Trying to save as much money as possible. I might get the spacer a try.

After doing some research, the cover is supposedly changable from the top to the bottom of the battery. I researched pictures and this is the same exact cover.

However, in the occasion that it does not fit, I will probably buy a bracket, If not I'd probably choose option 1 or 2, which do you guys think will work better?

Thanks fo rall your advice.
Just slap a peice of 1" plywood on top and call it good.

1. You don't have to buy anything. 2. You'll know right away if it works or not and then, if for some reason your not happy with it you can always purchase the spacer or the bracket.

Erich
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thats what the spacer i got looked like, they make one for the 34, i know because i am using one in my truck right now, u could use that picture to find what u really need unlike that red top cover you found before.
Old 03-25-2006, 09:54 AM
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So, Umm, Calg3, care to share where you got it done? I'd like to replace my Autozone special....
Old 03-25-2006, 06:59 PM
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Sure, Batteries Plus on Rockville Pike near Rte 28. Let me know if you need more details. Good guys to deal with
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