Optima Batteries

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:17 PM

Just wanted to check if its really necessary to have the yellow top if I'm not doing any big electrical upgrades. Or do you guys recommend a different batt.ery

DEATHDEALER117 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:31 PM

RED TOP, DO NOT GET YELLOW TOP.
The yellow top is designed for cars with sound systems, its designed to completely drain the battery unlike normal batteries that just lose some of the charge.
Back when my brother had a show truck he used them but he had a absolutly insane sound system.
The red top works just like a normal battery. Its what I use, it works great. I've seen it in a few other mustangs as well.
If you want more info on it I have the manual right here and I can run you through the installation as well. (I installed mine about 2 weeks ago, price was 200 at Autozone)

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:38 PM

I noticed the red is runnin for 174.99 at american muscle. I'm also getting the PA performance alternator from them. My alternator just died too. I wonder if I really need that battery too. My stock battery has died twice.

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:41 PM

I'm also trying to see if I really need a 4 guage wire for the setup

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 08:45 PM

I've had a yellow top for over a year now. Not a single problem with it. No upgraded sound system or anything in the car. Has the stock shaker 500 system. The car even sat for 8 months while i was in iraq. Not once was it started while i was gone. Came back and connected everything and it turned over on the first try. Started like it was just turned off minutes ago.

StangGTR07 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:48 PM

I'll be running the Red Top when my battery dies, and Summit has it for $149.95.

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:56 PM

That's a pretty decent price. I just noticed Optima website has it for the same with 10 bucks of shipping.

DEATHDEALER117 · November 23rd, 2009, 09:09 PM

Well Optima batteries are generaly great.

Heres what the manual says about the batteries and their uses.

RED TOP-Use this for normal engine starting where an alternator immediately monitors the state if charge and provides energy to the battery whenever it is needed. The would descride most stock vehicles.
-Automotive and RV under-hood starting.
-Heavy equipment where starting is primary function.
-Diesel powered vehicles with no aftermarket electronics

Yellow Top- Use this when electrical loads are higher than typical engine starting, such as vehicles with multiple electronic accessories and vehicles without alternators. This can inculde vehicles with a lot of factory electronics, such as a minivan with power sliding doors and a dvd player.
-Racing vehicles without a charging system (alternator or generator)
-Dedicated drag racing vehicles.
-Diesel powered vehicles with aftermarket electronics
-Car audio/video applications exceeding 250 watts over the OE system
-Vehicles or heavy equipment with inverters, hydraulics, winches or other accessories.
-Electric vehicles.

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 09:21 PM

Hmmmmm you are making me wanna get the yellow top

How about the #4 wire?

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Stang08

Hmmmmm you are making me wanna get the yellow top
How about the #4 wire?

can't go wrong with the yellow top! its deff worth the money

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 09:52 PM

I sholud have made a post out of this thread for red top vs yellow top

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 09:56 PM

haha...should have put a poll up

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 10:03 PM

how the hell do you do that, am I late?

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 10:05 PM

lol i have no idea...i think only administrators can do cool things like that. I know that the forum i am on here locally in SC has poll's. And its set up just like this forum...maybe this forum doesnt have that option?

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 10:09 PM

Yeah some people run polls here like crazy but I haven't been able to do it myself

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Stang08

Yeah some people run polls here like crazy but I haven't been able to do it myself

gayness

SoCalGT2005 · November 23rd, 2009, 10:35 PM

SEARS DieHard FTMFW!!!!!

lol what's the deal with the Optima batteries? my battery just died a month ago, but I really didn't see the need or know why it would be worth more for the Optima...

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 10:36 PM

who put the poll up?!

Mr.Stang08 · November 23rd, 2009, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by 05GTXR

who put the poll up?!

lmao I found out how it's at the top of the page at thred tools.

Originally Posted by SoCalGT2005

SEARS DieHard FTMFW!!!!! lol what's the deal with the Optima batteries? my battery just died a month ago, but I really didn't see the need or know why it would be worth more for the Optima...

Have you had a good experience with Die Hard?

05GTXR · November 23rd, 2009, 10:46 PM

I think I gotta have more posts in order to use that option

View Poll Results: Wich battery should I get? Red top or Yellow top(no heavy audio in future planned)
Optima Red Top	14	66.67%
Optima Yellow top	7	33.33%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

November 23rd, 2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	Optima Batteries Just wanted to check if its really necessary to have the yellow top if I'm not doing any big electrical upgrades. Or do you guys recommend a different batt.ery __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 08:38 PM	#3
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	I noticed the red is runnin for 174.99 at american muscle. I'm also getting the PA performance alternator from them. My alternator just died too. I wonder if I really need that battery too. My stock battery has died twice. __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 08:45 PM	#5
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've had a yellow top for over a year now. Not a single problem with it. No upgraded sound system or anything in the car. Has the stock shaker 500 system. The car even sat for 8 months while i was in iraq. Not once was it started while i was gone. Came back and connected everything and it turned over on the first try. Started like it was just turned off minutes ago. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 23rd, 2009, 08:48 PM	#6
StangGTR07 What's this Photoshop? 2007 Mustang GT 5 speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,246 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll be running the Red Top when my battery dies, and Summit has it for $149.95. __________________

November 23rd, 2009, 08:31 PM	#2
DEATHDEALER117 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Hills (LA) California Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	RED TOP, DO NOT GET YELLOW TOP. The yellow top is designed for cars with sound systems, its designed to completely drain the battery unlike normal batteries that just lose some of the charge. Back when my brother had a show truck he used them but he had a absolutly insane sound system. The red top works just like a normal battery. Its what I use, it works great. I've seen it in a few other mustangs as well. If you want more info on it I have the manual right here and I can run you through the installation as well. (I installed mine about 2 weeks ago, price was 200 at Autozone)

November 23rd, 2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm also trying to see if I really need a 4 guage wire for the setup __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 08:56 PM	#7
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's a pretty decent price. I just noticed Optima website has it for the same with 10 bucks of shipping. __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 09:09 PM	#8
DEATHDEALER117 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Hills (LA) California Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well Optima batteries are generaly great. Heres what the manual says about the batteries and their uses. RED TOP-Use this for normal engine starting where an alternator immediately monitors the state if charge and provides energy to the battery whenever it is needed. The would descride most stock vehicles. -Automotive and RV under-hood starting. -Heavy equipment where starting is primary function. -Diesel powered vehicles with no aftermarket electronics Yellow Top- Use this when electrical loads are higher than typical engine starting, such as vehicles with multiple electronic accessories and vehicles without alternators. This can inculde vehicles with a lot of factory electronics, such as a minivan with power sliding doors and a dvd player. -Racing vehicles without a charging system (alternator or generator) -Dedicated drag racing vehicles. -Diesel powered vehicles with aftermarket electronics -Car audio/video applications exceeding 250 watts over the OE system -Vehicles or heavy equipment with inverters, hydraulics, winches or other accessories. -Electric vehicles.

November 23rd, 2009, 09:21 PM	#9
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmmmmm you are making me wanna get the yellow top How about the #4 wire? __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 09:52 PM	#11
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	I sholud have made a post out of this thread for red top vs yellow top __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 09:56 PM	#12
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha...should have put a poll up __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 23rd, 2009, 10:03 PM	#13
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	how the hell do you do that, am I late? __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 10:05 PM	#14
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol i have no idea...i think only administrators can do cool things like that. I know that the forum i am on here locally in SC has poll's. And its set up just like this forum...maybe this forum doesnt have that option? __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 23rd, 2009, 10:09 PM	#15
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah some people run polls here like crazy but I haven't been able to do it myself __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 23rd, 2009, 10:35 PM	#17
SoCalGT2005 Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ (ASU) Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 reviews	SEARS DieHard FTMFW!!!!! lol what's the deal with the Optima batteries? my battery just died a month ago, but I really didn't see the need or know why it would be worth more for the Optima... __________________ 2005 Windveil GT >> ROUSH CAI, FRPP Stingers, Silverhorse Blackout Panel, Brushed "Aluminum" Dash Kit, chrome American Racing ROGUE wheels 20x8.5 with 255/35/20 Yokohama S.Drive tires, ROUSH rear springs

November 23rd, 2009, 10:36 PM	#18
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	who put the poll up?! __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 23rd, 2009, 10:46 PM	#20
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think I gotta have more posts in order to use that option __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

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