Anyone replaced stock battery with aftermarket???
I'm adding amp so I don't want to overload my stock battery plus car wont start that fast as it use to....
Was thinking aout Optima yellow top but couldn't find right model for 01 CLS....
Thanks

 

The people I know got Die Hard's from Sears

 

Nope, everybody has to buy the batteries from the dealership.

 

I got mine from the dealer because they had it in-stock and it was competitively priced with competitors. Also, I got a complementary car wash and bottle of watter . The best part is that it comes with a 100 month warranty.

 

i have a yellow top. fits just fine. but that thing is heavy as a mofo

 

die hard gold in my 03 6mt from sears. I have used these forever and no problems. only other thing I would put on would be a optima red, blue, or yellow top battery. Sears sells them too and can tell you which one fits. STAY AWAY FROM THE FING DEALER. if you cant change the battery yourself you are a girly man! lol!
jim

 

i'd be more worried about your alternator. alternators are designed to provide a constant stream of current to the battery, not quick transients that bass notes require.

what you really need, regardless of battery, is a cap. rule of thumb is 1F of capacitance per 1000W of amp power.

i have a 1F cap with the stock battery and together they provide plenty power to my amps (~1000W total).

also, browse through the audio forum. good luck.

 

thanks guys for input
really appreciate

 

Odyssey PC 1200LMJT
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