What optima

07gtmustang · September 2nd, 2007, 08:21 PM

Which Optima battery are you using for your 3v red or yellow and what model thanks

06RedfireGT · September 2nd, 2007, 08:59 PM

Most people use the yellow top.

05mustang_TT_charged · September 2nd, 2007, 10:27 PM

I think yellow has more cranking amps, but I always used the red ones with no problems from them

07gtmustang · September 5th, 2007, 07:52 PM

anybody have a model number for me. stock is 500 cca and I think a red top would be fine but idk

HMUSN · September 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I use a red top.

I'll pull up the model numbers in a few.

Emay · September 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I'm running a red top, but would need to check my model. I didn't go with what the spec sheet said would fit, I wanted my wiring on the opposite side of the battery (towards the fire wall) so I used one that fit my coniguration. I'll see if I can pull the model number and get a picture so you understand what I mean about the wiring.. Just a clean up/appearance thing.

07gtmustang · September 5th, 2007, 07:58 PM

thanks guys

HMUSN · September 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/#redspecs

07gtmustang · September 5th, 2007, 08:05 PM

I know this is going to sound stupid put I heard that if you have too much cca then needed your battery won't last as long

Emay · September 5th, 2007, 08:18 PM

Mines a 34/78 and the terminals are middle of battery rather than toward the side. This is the only pic I got right now, but you can kinda see the mid mount terminal location.

Emay · September 5th, 2007, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by 07gtmustang

I know this is going to sound stupid put I heard that if you have too much cca then needed your battery won't last as long

Wives tale. You can have overkill, the demand is no more or no less under normal conditions. Winter temps and extreme heat are what eat batteries.

06RedfireGT · September 5th, 2007, 11:38 PM

I have a 1000 cca battery on my boat which as a 2.xL V6 and it gets a kick in the ass when you turn that key. It is a noticable difference that the 650 cca that was on there.

Grabber523 · September 6th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged

I think yellow has more cranking amps, but I always used the red ones with no problems from them

Red tops are your standard starting/normal use batteries. The Yellow tops are deep cycle, like if you're running a powerful sound system with the car turned off, or a lot of electrical accessories, or whatever. Either one will work just fine.

evilcow · September 6th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Why are you guys with new Mustangs already replacing the battery?

Grabber523 · September 6th, 2007, 12:33 AM

You haven't had your battery drain itself for no apparent reason yet? If you let your car sit parked for 3 days or so...get out the jumper cables...I though it had something to do with the Shaker 1000, others thought the security system did it...still never heard what the actual cause is...

Emay · September 6th, 2007, 02:24 AM

Lots of talk about this, a known problem with the 05-07 mustangs and the pcm continually running while parked for long durations of time. That combined with the shaker 500 and 1000 cycling disc in the changer while off also aids to the drain.

Ford can't fix, they acknoledge a problem, but no fix. Seems a decent red or yellow top nets 3 to 4 week storage times with no start up problems..

evilcow · September 6th, 2007, 03:32 PM

No the only problem I've had so far is where only half the fuel tank will fill if the gas pump is too fast. I've let my car sit for a week with no problems, but it hasn't been cold here yet. Time to invest in new jumper cables. Thanks for the heads up.

07gtmustang · September 6th, 2007, 03:45 PM

I just want to replace mine before anything happens I can get a really good deal though work on one red for 55 yellow for 65 so I figure I'd jump on it

Emay · September 6th, 2007, 04:02 PM

you better do a group buy and help us all out. I want a yellow and a red. Hook us up...

07gtmustang · September 6th, 2007, 04:04 PM

I can only get 2 a year

September 2nd, 2007, 08:21 PM	#1
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	What optima Which Optima battery are you using for your 3v red or yellow and what model thanks

September 2nd, 2007, 08:59 PM	#2
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Most people use the yellow top. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 2nd, 2007, 10:27 PM	#3
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think yellow has more cranking amps, but I always used the red ones with no problems from them __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

September 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	I use a red top. I'll pull up the model numbers in a few. __________________

September 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#6
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm running a red top, but would need to check my model. I didn't go with what the spec sheet said would fit, I wanted my wiring on the opposite side of the battery (towards the fire wall) so I used one that fit my coniguration. I'll see if I can pull the model number and get a picture so you understand what I mean about the wiring.. Just a clean up/appearance thing. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

September 5th, 2007, 07:52 PM	#4
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	anybody have a model number for me. stock is 500 cca and I think a red top would be fine but idk

September 5th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#7
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys

September 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/#redspecs __________________

September 5th, 2007, 08:05 PM	#9
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know this is going to sound stupid put I heard that if you have too much cca then needed your battery won't last as long

September 5th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#10
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Mines a 34/78 and the terminals are middle of battery rather than toward the side. This is the only pic I got right now, but you can kinda see the mid mount terminal location. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

September 5th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#12
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have a 1000 cca battery on my boat which as a 2.xL V6 and it gets a kick in the ass when you turn that key. It is a noticable difference that the 650 cca that was on there. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 6th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#14
evilcow Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why are you guys with new Mustangs already replacing the battery? __________________ 2007 GT auto Grabber Orange Sequential Tail Lights, JLT II, XCAL3, 3.73

September 6th, 2007, 12:33 AM	#15
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 0 reviews	You haven't had your battery drain itself for no apparent reason yet? If you let your car sit parked for 3 days or so...get out the jumper cables...I though it had something to do with the Shaker 1000, others thought the security system did it...still never heard what the actual cause is... __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

September 6th, 2007, 02:24 AM	#16
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Lots of talk about this, a known problem with the 05-07 mustangs and the pcm continually running while parked for long durations of time. That combined with the shaker 500 and 1000 cycling disc in the changer while off also aids to the drain. Ford can't fix, they acknoledge a problem, but no fix. Seems a decent red or yellow top nets 3 to 4 week storage times with no start up problems.. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

September 6th, 2007, 03:32 PM	#17
evilcow Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	No the only problem I've had so far is where only half the fuel tank will fill if the gas pump is too fast. I've let my car sit for a week with no problems, but it hasn't been cold here yet. Time to invest in new jumper cables. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ 2007 GT auto Grabber Orange Sequential Tail Lights, JLT II, XCAL3, 3.73

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September 6th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#18
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just want to replace mine before anything happens I can get a really good deal though work on one red for 55 yellow for 65 so I figure I'd jump on it

September 6th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#19
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	you better do a group buy and help us all out. I want a yellow and a red. Hook us up... __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

September 6th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#20
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can only get 2 a year

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