i have 6 aux lights and was wondering which optima was the best to get. Are the costco ones good? i have a 3rd gen 4runner. thanks

Matt

 

i believe I have a Red top 34r. it should do fine

 

do you sell batteries at your shop?

matt

 

Matt -I think the yellow top is what you want for high drain stuff.

then again the red should work fine as long as you arent running anything riduclous like a winch.

 

no sure don't

 

red should be fine, but if you will constantly be putting a large load aginst it, go with the yellow or blue top.

 

where would be the place to buy these? i called costco and they dont carry them

matt

 

www.summitracing.com

 

I swear by Summit.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

 

i actually need it now...lol my car battery is completely dead. looks like im gonna have to get it from sears.....anyone got lube

matt

 

By the Optima red top and buy it the CHEAPEST place you can find it as they are warrantied by anyone that sells them and someone local sells them for sure. Go to Optima's website and it'll show you the local dealers. Also make sure to get the spacer/adapter as they are smaller/shorter than other batteries and you might need it to make the OEM battery mount fit nice and snug.

 

I run 5 sets of aux lights (640watts total) and a small amp for my stereo off an Optima Yellow Top. I've been very pleased with it.

 

Do you have a Batteries Plus in NoVa?
I got mine there and it was a good price

 

ive never heard of one before. I think im just gonna go to pep boys tmw. thanks though

matt

 

pep boys is high priced locally. get a price, then check summit. keep in mind that they ship for free. $$$

 

Pep Boys won't have the 34r. You'll need to order. Also, you'll need to call Optima and have them send you the adapter as Brian said earlier. The 34r has reversed posts that are required for 3rd gens and even then it's tight getting the positive cable on. With the adapter in place, the battery fits great. A standard red top won't go unless you're ready to lengthen cables.

 

the only thing is that i need it by tmw. LOL. I thought the 34R fit with just the plate...damn. does anyone know what does fit w/o the adapter?

matt

 

the adapter will come free with the battery.

 

34R is what you need... and the adpater just raises the battery to the right height to use the factory brackets, thats what I have too
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...58504756jtPGAL
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...58504504VcaOLK

 

If you're willing to free-form the install for the short term... I've seen mentions of people who've used (e.g.) wood to raise the Optima to where it can be clamped down adequately with the OEM bracket...