Need New Battery
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Need New Battery
I'm in the market for a new battery as mine is toast. It was a crummy one from when the car was all stock. A guy at my shop I go to is trying to get me to buy a Yellow Top for like $175 but I've heard that Kinetic batteries are really good for audio. I feel I'm just paying for the overhead and install when I buy a battery at a shop. Any idea on what I should get?? I know IHC likes the Sears Die Hard Platinum but it's only got 850cca and it's $210. Will that be okay? Is there something cheaper that will get me by as I don't plan on adding any more power to my setup...I might actually downgrade in power.
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^craigslist man...craigslist. for tires anyway...crazy good deals to be had.
what you would be paying for ONE stock kuhmo, i got FOUR for $10 less.
just look around, you may be surprised at what you find.
good luck trunk!
what you would be paying for ONE stock kuhmo, i got FOUR for $10 less.
just look around, you may be surprised at what you find.
good luck trunk!
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yeah that's crazy expensive for a battery.
i just use an interstate with a healthy CCA level. seems to do the job. $70
i just use an interstate with a healthy CCA level. seems to do the job. $70
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i just put in an interstate mega tron plus battery in my TL. $128 (w/tax). my 2nd OEM battery was on its way out after another 3 yrs...decided to go aftermarket.
also OEM battery size is 24. not sure about the extra juice for the extra toys for the system...the interstate battery seems to have a lot of CCA power. also consumer reports ranked it first in this battery category. i don't have any of the audiophile extras in my ride. car seems happy though. i can let it sit for 10 days and it starts right up.
also OEM battery size is 24. not sure about the extra juice for the extra toys for the system...the interstate battery seems to have a lot of CCA power. also consumer reports ranked it first in this battery category. i don't have any of the audiophile extras in my ride. car seems happy though. i can let it sit for 10 days and it starts right up.
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i just put in an interstate mega tron plus battery in my TL. $128 (w/tax). my 2nd OEM battery was on its way out after another 3 yrs...decided to go aftermarket.
also OEM battery size is 24. not sure about the extra juice for the extra toys for the system...the interstate battery seems to have a lot of CCA power. also consumer reports ranked it first in this battery category. i don't have any of the audiophile extras in my ride. car seems happy though. i can let it sit for 10 days and it starts right up.
also OEM battery size is 24. not sure about the extra juice for the extra toys for the system...the interstate battery seems to have a lot of CCA power. also consumer reports ranked it first in this battery category. i don't have any of the audiophile extras in my ride. car seems happy though. i can let it sit for 10 days and it starts right up.
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Looks like it's the Interstate Megatron Plus MTP-24? correct? Not bad looking specs at all. Better than the Optima Red and MUCH cheaper than the Yellow top or that Sears Die Hard Platinum. Thanks...good find!! Now I gotta find it where it cheapest
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so far so good. i've let the car sit for 2 weeks before...started right up no problems.
time will tell with mine. it's only been in the car for a few months. lots of cranking power.
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I'm not sure why everyone is chasing the highest CCA rating. Whats the stock battery, 450? It turned over fine, right? We're not trying to turn over a high compression big block or a diesel. I want something thats going to last a long time and let me run the stereo with the engine off. A lower CCA battery is more durable in extreme heat and vibration.
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well...i wasn't really looking for more cranking power...i just wanted something that was going to last a bit longer than the OEM battery.
thanks for the insightful info IHC.
thanks for the insightful info IHC.
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I'm not sure why everyone is chasing the highest CCA rating. Whats the stock battery, 450? It turned over fine, right? We're not trying to turn over a high compression big block or a diesel. I want something thats going to last a long time and let me run the stereo with the engine off. A lower CCA battery is more durable in extreme heat and vibration.
I'm not looking for higher CCA's as I know it's inversely related to lifespan. Just going based on reviews, research and CR.
BTW cheapes I found the Megatron plus is $100 bux installed and w/ core exhange at Firestone. I can do the install myself but it seems like there would be no difference in price. LMK if that's a good price.
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Your recommendation at this price point?
I'm not looking for higher CCA's as I know it's inversely related to lifespan. Just going based on reviews, research and CR.
BTW cheapes I found the Megatron plus is $100 bux installed and w/ core exhange at Firestone. I can do the install myself but it seems like there would be no difference in price. LMK if that's a good price.
I'm not looking for higher CCA's as I know it's inversely related to lifespan. Just going based on reviews, research and CR.
BTW cheapes I found the Megatron plus is $100 bux installed and w/ core exhange at Firestone. I can do the install myself but it seems like there would be no difference in price. LMK if that's a good price.
Honestly, the only battery I would recommend against at any price point is the Optima.
My priorities are a long run time without the engine running. My new system draws less power than the stock system at normal volumes so I don't need a whole lot of capacity. I can see how some people in very cold climates would need the higher CCA batteries. I didn't want to make it sound like a higher CCA rating is never needed.
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Your recommendation at this price point?
I'm not looking for higher CCA's as I know it's inversely related to lifespan. Just going based on reviews, research and CR.
BTW cheapes I found the Megatron plus is $100 bux installed and w/ core exhange at Firestone. I can do the install myself but it seems like there would be no difference in price. LMK if that's a good price.
I'm not looking for higher CCA's as I know it's inversely related to lifespan. Just going based on reviews, research and CR.
BTW cheapes I found the Megatron plus is $100 bux installed and w/ core exhange at Firestone. I can do the install myself but it seems like there would be no difference in price. LMK if that's a good price.
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Also just got this installed. And I must say.. that I do notice my cranking effort has gone down so I do notice the difference. Also what kind of reserve time can I expect out of this battery for those of you who own this battery. Just wanna be able to run my stock stereo for maybe 45 mts at most. while I finish washing my car in the summer w/o it needing a jump. LoL
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I purchased my vehicle's batter from my local Acura dealer. It was 115 with install. I was shocked at how cheap it was. It's the Acura car battery made by Interstate, that's what the service advisor said.
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