optima batteries for cheap...

ohioyotaguy · 09-27-2004, 03:03 PM

Ok fellas, here's the deal. I ran across a guy who buys and restores batteries. Well, I just so happened to notice a couple Red Top Optimas laying on the bench in his shop. So I asked him if he ever gets any Yellow Tops in and he said yeah. Well, not more than 5 minutes later a van pulls in with 2 yellow tops that are 1 year old and still look brand new... he told me $45 each. He said he'll warrant them for 6 months. Good deal, eh?!

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

waskillywabbit · 09-27-2004, 04:34 PM

I got a brand new Red Top(34) and a brand new Yellow Top(D34/78 for the price of a D34 as they were out of stock) for $265 with FREE shipping!.

TNA SPORTS (Optima Batteries)

Gadget · 09-27-2004, 04:39 PM

So, how does he go about restoring an Optima battery, or say any vehicle battery?

When the plates short out that cell is done. Does he open up the cases and repair the plates and then reseals the cases somehow?

How did he restore the batteries that your bought, or did you just take them as is and hope the last for the 6 months? Why did the previous owner dispose of them?

This all sounds really interesting...

Gadget

ohioyotaguy · 09-27-2004, 05:25 PM

the yellow tops are from a company up by Cleveland that has to use them for emergency back-up power on small machines. By code, they have to replace them every year. So he buys them from him. Maintenance records showed no use of these batteries, other than having cables hooked up to them. I didn't ask him how he refurbishes them, I was happy enough at the price!! He said if they go bad within 6 months, bring them back and he'll give me different ones. And if the replacements go bad, he'll give me brand new ones. Can't beat that. I know him from my childhood, he's trustworthy, so I'm in good now.

kevin444 · 09-27-2004, 05:32 PM

Id take one but shipping a battery would cost alot.

cruizin01 · 09-27-2004, 05:34 PM

wheres he at? Im in mount vernon. Might be worth a drive

ohioyotaguy · 09-27-2004, 05:36 PM

the guy's on Rt. 42 close to Tractor Supply in Ashland, Ohio. Intersection of 42 and CR 1475. Company name is Ohio Battery Supply. He has any kind of battery you can think of. Red top, Blue top, Yellow top. Even has Deka Intimidators. Those are sweet batteries.

ohioyotaguy · 09-27-2004, 05:38 PM

the one question I have about my yellow top... can I use it like a normal battery? I mean, my stock yota alternator is 60 amp. Can I just throw the yellow top in and treat it like a stock battery? And always let the alternator charge it? Does it have to run dead to accept a full charge?

keisur · 09-27-2004, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget

This all sounds really interesting...

Gadget

especially seeing as how an Optima should last alot longer than 1 year, I would say 3 years myself, at least.

keisur · 09-27-2004, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin444

Id take one but shipping a battery would cost alot.

see brians post above.

**Fink** · 09-27-2004, 06:08 PM

I'm usin mine with a completely stock electrical system and its workin fine...it even powered my 1500W and 540W amps for about 4 hours one day when I was doin my soundproofing so I could have some music...it was great!

Fink

ohioyotaguy · 09-28-2004, 02:14 AM

to clarify, he does nothing with optima batteries, only sells them. Sorry for the cofusion as I was confused myself.

Bumpin' Yota · 09-28-2004, 06:06 AM

I need 2 optima blue tops....

waskillywabbit · 09-28-2004, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpin' Yota

I need 2 optima blue tops....

TNA SPORTS (Optima Batteries)

Bumpin' Yota · 09-28-2004, 06:52 AM

176 for G 31 blue tops... yikes....

keisur · 09-28-2004, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpin' Yota

176 for G 31 blue tops... yikes....

sams has them for 150.
or at least they did last time I was there.

george16 · 09-28-2004, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohioyotaguy

the yellow tops are from a company up by Cleveland that has to use them for emergency back-up power on small machines. By code, they have to replace them every year. So he buys them from him. Maintenance records showed no use of these batteries, other than having cables hooked up to them. I didn't ask him how he refurbishes them, I was happy enough at the price!! He said if they go bad within 6 months, bring them back and he'll give me different ones. And if the replacements go bad, he'll give me brand new ones. Can't beat that. I know him from my childhood, he's trustworthy, so I'm in good now.

That's pretty much what we do onboard Navy ships. The batteries are used as backup to the switchboards and are discarded after 12 months whether they are still good or bad. Most of them are maitenance free and just remove and replaced them every year in accordance with the maintenance procedures. They are checked every 3 months for any voltage drop and replaced every 12 months, used or unused..

George

ohioyotaguy · 09-28-2004, 01:52 PM

hell yeah, I told him to get me 10 more so I can sell them. I already have 4 guys local interested for $90 a piece!! And I'm only paying $45.

waskillywabbit · 09-28-2004, 02:02 PM

You must have some dumb friends (locals) cause they can get a BRAND NEW one shipped for $130. :pat:

The eternal power of the $$$ sign!

keisur · 09-28-2004, 02:48 PM

actually, if they were really your "friends" you'd sell the batteries to them for what it cost you. make a profit off people you don't know, not people who would drop anything to help you out if you needed it.

09-27-2004, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 26,699	Lol I got a brand new Red Top(34) and a brand new Yellow Top(D34/78 for the price of a D34 as they were out of stock) for $265 with FREE shipping!. TNA SPORTS (Optima Batteries) Last edited by waskillywabbit; 09-27-2004 at 05:37 PM.

09-27-2004, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gadget Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern MD USA Posts: 1,539	So, how does he go about restoring an Optima battery, or say any vehicle battery? When the plates short out that cell is done. Does he open up the cases and repair the plates and then reseals the cases somehow? How did he restore the batteries that your bought, or did you just take them as is and hope the last for the 6 months? Why did the previous owner dispose of them? This all sounds really interesting... Gadget __________________ Underdog Racing Development GadgetOnline

09-27-2004, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ohioyotaguy Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ashland, Ohio Posts: 146	the yellow tops are from a company up by Cleveland that has to use them for emergency back-up power on small machines. By code, they have to replace them every year. So he buys them from him. Maintenance records showed no use of these batteries, other than having cables hooked up to them. I didn't ask him how he refurbishes them, I was happy enough at the price!! He said if they go bad within 6 months, bring them back and he'll give me different ones. And if the replacements go bad, he'll give me brand new ones. Can't beat that. I know him from my childhood, he's trustworthy, so I'm in good now. __________________ Black 2006 Tacoma double cab short bed TRD 4x4 4.0L 6 speed 3" tuff country lift and 265/75 maxxis mudders for now

09-27-2004, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
kevin444 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,818	Id take one but shipping a battery would cost alot. __________________ 99" 4Runner SR5 4WD,3.4L,5Spd TRD 2nd Gen SC URD 2.2 Pulley URD IDLER PULLEY URD CRANK PULLEY Doug Thorley Ceramic Headers Custom 2.25" DP Custom 2.25" Midpipe Doug Thorley 2.25 Exhaust. Supra N/A 330cc injectors AEM FIC AEM WATER METH Electric Fan Conversion Exedy Stage 2 Clutch LCE Lightened Aluminum Flywheel Injen Intake ADDCO F+R Sways Bilstein HD's all around TRD 160 Deg TStat Volk TE37X Wheels Tundra 13WL 231MM Brake Upgrade --- 290RWHP/316RWTQ, 9psi

09-27-2004, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
cruizin01 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon Ohio Posts: 633	wheres he at? Im in mount vernon. Might be worth a drive __________________ -Derek- 1998 Std. Cab Tacoma_4x4_2.7L_5 speed_PPG Gloss Black_2" RB BL_OME 882's & springs_33x12.50 MTR's on 15x10 Eagles_Westin Safari Bar_PIAA 520 SMR/Fog_Clear Lenses_Rear Diff Breather Mod_Manual Hubs_Taurus electric fan _Kenwood cd/mp3 player_Boston Z Comps_Boston Pro 10.5_fosgate 800.4_jbl 600.1_1 farad cap_bugshield_Magnaflow muff w/Borla tip_Tint 35-sides;20-back Pic Page

09-27-2004, 05:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
ohioyotaguy Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ashland, Ohio Posts: 146	the guy's on Rt. 42 close to Tractor Supply in Ashland, Ohio. Intersection of 42 and CR 1475. Company name is Ohio Battery Supply. He has any kind of battery you can think of. Red top, Blue top, Yellow top. Even has Deka Intimidators. Those are sweet batteries. __________________ Black 2006 Tacoma double cab short bed TRD 4x4 4.0L 6 speed 3" tuff country lift and 265/75 maxxis mudders for now

09-27-2004, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
ohioyotaguy Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ashland, Ohio Posts: 146	the one question I have about my yellow top... can I use it like a normal battery? I mean, my stock yota alternator is 60 amp. Can I just throw the yellow top in and treat it like a stock battery? And always let the alternator charge it? Does it have to run dead to accept a full charge? __________________ Black 2006 Tacoma double cab short bed TRD 4x4 4.0L 6 speed 3" tuff country lift and 265/75 maxxis mudders for now

09-27-2004, 06:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fink Banned Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 9,038	I'm usin mine with a completely stock electrical system and its workin fine...it even powered my 1500W and 540W amps for about 4 hours one day when I was doin my soundproofing so I could have some music...it was great! Fink __________________ 2013 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4 2011 Tacoma DC TRD Off-Road - SOLD 2007 Tacoma DC TRD Sport - SOLD 1985 4Runner SR5 "Ratchet" - SOLD 1999 4Runner Highlander - SOLD 1995 4Runner SR5 V6 - SOLD YotaTech Store

09-28-2004, 02:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
ohioyotaguy Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ashland, Ohio Posts: 146	to clarify, he does nothing with optima batteries, only sells them. Sorry for the cofusion as I was confused myself. __________________ Black 2006 Tacoma double cab short bed TRD 4x4 4.0L 6 speed 3" tuff country lift and 265/75 maxxis mudders for now

09-28-2004, 06:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,673	I need 2 optima blue tops.... __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04

09-28-2004, 06:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,673	176 for G 31 blue tops... yikes.... __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04

09-28-2004, 01:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
ohioyotaguy Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ashland, Ohio Posts: 146	hell yeah, I told him to get me 10 more so I can sell them. I already have 4 guys local interested for $90 a piece!! And I'm only paying $45. __________________ Black 2006 Tacoma double cab short bed TRD 4x4 4.0L 6 speed 3" tuff country lift and 265/75 maxxis mudders for now

09-28-2004, 02:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 26,699	Lol You must have some dumb friends (locals) cause they can get a BRAND NEW one shipped for $130. :pat: The eternal power of the $$$ sign!

09-28-2004, 02:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
keisur Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,377	actually, if they were really your "friends" you'd sell the batteries to them for what it cost you. make a profit off people you don't know, not people who would drop anything to help you out if you needed it. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS 6spd Man Black 1998 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd Man Black 2006 Sequoia SR5 V8 Black

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Optima Batteries at Costco	sharrack	Newbie Tech Section	38	02-01-2007 09:32 AM
More on Optima batteries / Panasonic	alotawatts	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	10	03-19-2006 05:54 AM
Question - Optima Batteries	ErikJeanna	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	33	12-19-2005 09:26 AM
Where can I find cheap Optima Batteries in NoVA?	Roadrunner	Virginia	2	10-31-2005 09:04 AM
Optima Batteries	jrallan26	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	16	02-09-2003 11:29 AM