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optima battery
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Old 10-22-2006, 11:14 AM
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Question hey what's up all what is a better battery for

hey what's up all what is a better battery for a car with amps and a lot more.i was looking at the optima battery or the interstate battery what do you guys think let me know thanks?
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did you search? just wondering..........
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did you search? just wondering..........
yes i did but still looking.
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hey is anyone going to vote or not?
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Interstate battery is one of the best out there. In the 4 selections you have, it's the best. ACDelco is just as good but I'd go with Interstate. Most of my friends put Interstate in their performance cars.
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Of the ones you mentioned, Optima is probably the best choice, although it is pricey and fitment may be an issue. Sears Die Hard and Interstate are good, and a tossup as both are manufactured by Johnson Controls. Of the latter two, I would go with the one that offers the better warranty.
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Originally Posted by TheMainEvEnt
Interstate battery is one of the best out there. In the 4 selections you have, it's the best. ACDelco is just as good but I'd go with Interstate. Most of my friends put Interstate in their performance cars.

Optima is the best out there. Interstate actually makes the Optimas.
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Optima is the best out there. Interstate actually makes the Optimas.
thanks do you have a part number for the optima for a 2005 acura tl and where i can buy one from should i get the red one becuse i have amps thanks?
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Optima Battery is my recommendation.

The red top is for cars that dont have too many electronic accessories, and needs to withstand weathers.

The yellow top is designed for cars with extra goodies (i.e. Electronics)

PM Acurasghost they have a Yellow Top installed.

Btw, First post!!!!!
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I have had a Red Top Optima for 5 months now,very good battery.I spent around 130$ I think.
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Question

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I have had a Red Top Optima for 5 months now,very good battery.I spent around 130$ I think.
where did you get it from and what did it cost you and what is the part number for it thanks.why did you get the red and not the yellow one
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Originally Posted by acura911
where did you get it from and what did it cost you and what is the part number for it thanks.why did you get the red and not the yellow one
Part#8004-003
Model#34/78
I got it online I forget which site since I did not bookmark it.I wanna say Costco should have them or check your local Autozone,Kragen,PepBoys.


I got the Red Top because I do not have a system and most of my engine bay has been custom painted red in spots.I like things to match,my UR pullies are even Red.
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Originally Posted by acura911
thanks do you have a part number for the optima for a 2005 acura tl and where i can buy one from should i get the red one becuse i have amps thanks?
They are pretty much universal batteries. Just get the right one with positive on the correct side.
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Should be the same for the 05.
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