New mod in the mail! pics, and my battery died. need help.

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10-22-2003, 10:49 PM

bullaculla

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New mod in the mail! pics, and my battery died. need help.

Just came home to find this sitting in my kitchen!

will attempt to install myself over the weekend. i'll update you guys on the install with lots of pics in this thread later.

any advice? I did the headers and intake myself so i know my way around our car a little. and I got a Helms:P

Also, my battery fucken died when I took my wife out to a restaurant last night.

Luckily I always carry good jumpers in my spare tire well. I had to shoot 5 weddings today on the other side of the island, so I had to drive my car today with the dead battery. So I went to Kmart and bought one of those cheapy booster packs with the little battery inside. worked great. so now, what kind of battery should I buy?

whats good?
Thanks guys

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10-22-2003, 10:54 PM

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i think you can do the install no problem.

make sure and post a review when you're done.

i have a red top optima battery in my car and it works great.

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10-22-2003, 11:07 PM

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i think you can do the install no problem.
make sure and post a review when you're done.

i have a red top optima battery in my car and it works great.

How much?
Also, I don't know why the battery died in the first place! my car is barely a year old!

I noticed the car had trouble for a few days but didn't think anything of it. is it the battery or the charging system? and I gotta shoot 4 weddings tomorrow so no time to take it in.

but I am stoked about the sways!

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10-23-2003, 03:17 AM

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i don't think u'll need an optima red unless ur running a crazy sound system, no?

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10-23-2003, 04:24 AM

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Bull - I had one die on me last weekend. The search I did on this sight said Die Hard Gold. I got one from sears for $75.

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10-23-2003, 05:43 AM

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Looks great! Even comes in a nice looking box. Good luck with the install

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10-23-2003, 05:45 AM

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Quote:

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...Also, I don't know why the battery died in the first place! my car is barely a year old! I noticed the car had trouble for a few days but didn't think anything of it. is it the battery or the charging system?...

I have no faith in most OEM batteries beyond 2-3 years, but within 1 year in temperate Hawaii seems a bit abnormal.

I'd probably take it into Acura (or even PepBoys/Sears/AutoZone can check) and have them do a quick check on the charging system before the new battery purchase. Early battery failure makes me think electrical problems or bad alternator. Do you have an aftermarket stereo or other electronics in the car?

I cannot recall if our battery has a prorated guarantee--if it does, you may have $10 coming to you for early failure. Woo Hoo...

As for brand of aftermarket batteries -- for general use, all the major brands are pretty good and will surpass the CCA and longevity of the OEM battery.

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10-23-2003, 07:37 AM

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How much?

I don't know if you've got Cosco in HI, but they're $99

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10-23-2003, 07:52 AM

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you're gonna love those sways... It took me about 1.5 hours to put them on.

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10-23-2003, 07:54 AM

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Sweet!! I ordered Comptech sways a couple weeks ago. I'm excited.

Let us know how much improvement you notice, will ya?

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10-23-2003, 08:19 AM

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if you did the headers, you'll have no trouble with the sways.

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10-23-2003, 08:29 AM

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nice DIY guide: Install instructions

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10-23-2003, 09:32 AM

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Quote:

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i don't think u'll need an optima red unless ur running a crazy sound system, no?

The Red Top is just a normal starting battery. The main thing here is that they are gel cels. The Yellow Top is a deep cycle battery, and is what many people use w/ larger systems even though that is just running around the problem. Batteries have nothing to do with a system unless you are running it with the car off.

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10-23-2003, 07:34 PM

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Ah, if those were availbe 3 years, I would got those. They look great. I am sure they will perform as good or may maybe better than Comptech.
I hope you do not pay anything far away north $250 for those bars.

Nashua.

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10-23-2003, 09:51 PM

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I hope you do not pay anything far away north $250 for those bars.

Nashua.

Birthday present from my wife!

I think it was high due to shipping. anything coming to hawaii HAS to be shipped 2nd day air.

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10-23-2003, 09:52 PM

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nice DIY guide: Install instructions

Thanks Danny! thats will be a big help!

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10-23-2003, 10:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Slimey

I have no faith in most OEM batteries beyond 2-3 years, but within 1 year in temperate Hawaii seems a bit abnormal.

I'd probably take it into Acura (or even PepBoys/Sears/AutoZone can check) and have them do a quick check on the charging system before the new battery purchase. Early battery failure makes me think electrical problems or bad alternator. Do you have an aftermarket stereo or other electronics in the car?

I cannot recall if our battery has a prorated guarantee--if it does, you may have $10 coming to you for early failure. Woo Hoo...

I took it in to acura today. they checked the charging system and replaced the battery under warranty!

I was surprised they did this due to having all those monster red grounding cables under the hood and yes, I do have a rockford sub/amp in the trunk.

I thought they were going to blame that! I guess these guys love me.:P in fact, my last two oil changes and alignment were free!!!

Thanks guys! I'll post pics and install info here after the install. I've been turning really hard lately when I drive so hopefully the difference would be more obvious.

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10-24-2003, 03:53 AM

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I took it in to acura today. they checked the charging system and replaced the battery under warranty!...

Great!

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10-25-2003, 06:39 AM

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Interstate batteries are the best i used to have competition grade system in another car with an extra altenator and for my main battery i had a interstate battery, then in the trunk i had a deep cycle dry cell, but the dry cell did not start the car just the stereo

kevin