@cUr@-TL

hey guys my car has been kinda hard to start since a little while. and yesterday i went to my dealer to order my 2001 cup holders and when i got back to my car, i tried to start it and it wouldnt. i let it sit like 10 sec. then it started (kinda hard tho)..

i guess it's my battery going.. but can u confirm?

my car is a 1999... haven't changed the battery yet..


and if i need a new battery, what do u guys recommend (good one)


@cUr@-TL

yield2s

ya it sounds like the batt. 4-5 years is about right. IMHO I'd get the cheapest battery that meets OEM spec (cold cranking amps) I bet it would last just as long as a 100$ die hard.

cubanlinx

With all the lighting you got in the car might want to get a decent battery ?

sc354

yah I would probably go for a higher end battery. The difference in price is like 50 bux, and atleast you have piece of mind that it won't die on you soon. On top of which, the better battery will be able to run your aftermarket mods longer!!!

j/k

rhizopod

Get an Optima Yellow Top.

fsttyms1

^ agreed an optima or an exide(i think thats who makes it) there just like the optima but cheaper

LS14ME2

My 99's went out about a month ago...
Same scenario, weak but started....
I just put a regular Exide battery in it.....but I put
an Exide Orbital Select in my Trans Am and love it....

KZGTR

Last time this happened to my car, it was the alternator.
Ask a tech to check the Voltage/current level for both.

Replace it fast, my car was dead in the middle of traffic.

njtls

what exactly is it that you were joking aobut?...50$ difference or runnning his mods longer?...dont see the humor in either...abd i say it smore like a 100$ difference if you go from cheap to something in the league of a yellow top

@cUr@-TL

are u flamin'






:p


@cUr@-TL

yield2s

please clue me in. what exactly do you gain from a expensive batt? as i understand it there are only a couple batt. co's, with lots of diff brand names and prices

elah

the optima yellow is sweeeet, its so powerfull my hids dont flicker while i crank my engine... and my regular lights barely dimm out... that battery is worth every penny. ohh it also pushes my 1600watt system with no trouble

Tatewaki

I'm going to get a yellow top before winter. My batt is still OEM and has been there for 4 full yrs. Time for a new one. Besides, I don't think it can power a dvd + 2 LCDs

axeman

I went out to the Optima web site and tried to see which battery would fit our cars. Here is the output from that site:

Please enter the following information about your car,
and find which OPTIMA is right for you.

ACURA
All Models
2003-1999 3.2TL
There are no matches available for this vehicle.

Reset

Any other good recommendations for batteries. I have my 99 and want to get it changed out before the winter hits hard. We already had the first frost this morning at Dulles Airport :-(

Axe

jean

Please redefine hard starting...
-if the engine turnes over quickly, but no start... its not the battery....

-If the engine drags it's a$$ at lower rpm's than usual... then yes, its the battery

J

Tom Blasing

My last car (94' Eagle Talon) would eat batteries about every 4 years no matter what kind it was. So Sears finally came up with a Die Hard Gold that had a 100 month warranty exchange with no pro-rating. I about jumped for joy beause when the next battery goes south they just give me a new one and I drive away paying nothing.

moat

Dont jerk off with inexpensive batteries. I have been trying to get around payng 50-60 dollars for batteries and instead buying cheap ones. It is a waste of time and money. No matter what warranty comes with Wal-Marts finest line of batteries, you will find it really annoying to have to exchange them every 2 months. I tried cheaper parts store batteries and those fail too. THis was the case with my 89 stang, 90 civic, 92 accord, and every other car I have ever owned. I constantly replaced them under warranty. So spend $100+ on a good Optima or equivalent and you wont have a problem.

My 2 cents...

mark