What optima

07gtmustang · September 6th, 2007, 04:05 PM

but if I could get more you know I would

EricBurg · September 15th, 2007, 02:33 PM

So, to install an Optima did you all have to modify the stock battery tray? I went to interstate batteries to purchase a red top and they said that it was too tall to fit in the stock battery tray.

Emay · September 15th, 2007, 02:52 PM

No modification necessary, fit right in. It's not too tall.

MSCLCAR · September 15th, 2007, 05:02 PM

Wow. I hadn't heard about the battery problems. That's interesting. I guess I'm lucky. I travel a lot, leaving my car at home for weeks at a time (over a month last trip), but it always starts right up when I get back.

killermach1 · February 24th, 2008, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by evilcow

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

Because the factory battery is shit. And to top that ford is doing nothing about it beside saying "hey our battery is shit, sorry" My wife had a problem with my 07 I am deployed and she only drives it like once a week and starts it every couple days in between and she has had to be jumped 3 times. Which is BS no matter how you spin it. The battery or the electrical system sucks and they should fix it, but since I dont see that happening any time soon I'm getting an optima and washing my hands of it.

mustangrebuilder · February 24th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

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...

i never had a problem with my battery until i put my car away for storage...

but i would let my car sit for 3-4 days and it would start right up when i got in...but i just got a new battery for it so...the red top one...

00vabchgt · February 24th, 2008, 12:26 PM

i run a Red Top in mine. anybody have a custom billet battery cover though? i saw one in a magazine a while back that had the Ford logo and some tribal flames, but i can't find anyone that sells them. any of you guys using the kinds of battery covers i'm talking about?

stanglifemike · February 24th, 2008, 12:43 PM

I havent had any problems out of my battery yet and it sits for a week or so on a regular basis. When I do replace it, I'll get the yellow top. I've had a yellow top in my 98 for years and love it.

stanglifemike · February 24th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Wow, I just realized how old this thread is

07_427R · February 24th, 2008, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

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.

Thats the Red Top I use. It has worked great so far and I've owned a few of them, all with no issues.

2006greyGT · February 24th, 2008, 02:04 PM

More is better... cca is cold cranking amps. cold in this case just means not in use. the higher cca batteries don't always have a longer duration of standby time.. they just have more power when you hit them.. if you can buy two a year then wait till you need one. Batteries are not a yearly replacement part.. they should last a few years at least with normal use

1BADSTANG · February 24th, 2008, 03:00 PM

red top is a better starting battery, ive read graphs the power comes on quicker than the yellow top. Take my advice as a grain of sand but red top is the way to go

aleykat271 · February 24th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Hmmmm Interesting,when I bought my Stang the salseman said they had to jump it,I hav'nt had any issues with it since,but then it does'nt sit too often.Gotta take the Harley out now,and then,got a battery tender for the bike....Good piece of advce,must be why all the batteries are just about dead when I go to the dealership for sevice.Wanted to hear the new Shelby run.....

07gtmustang · February 24th, 2008, 10:35 PM

holy old batman, I still haven't gotten a battery but my stang has sat in storage since oct. starting it every month or so with no problems

September 15th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#23
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September 15th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#24
MSCLCAR Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC Posts: 168	Wow. I hadn't heard about the battery problems. That's interesting. I guess I'm lucky. I travel a lot, leaving my car at home for weeks at a time (over a month last trip), but it always starts right up when I get back. __________________ '07 Alloy Grey Metallic GT Steeda UDP's Steeda Upper & Lower Control Arms BMR Lowering Package C&L Racer CAI SCT X-Cal 2 Tune - BamaChips Wheels - Shelby TT's (18x10 rear, 18x9 front) Tires - Nitto 555s (285/40 rear, 255/45 front)

February 24th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#27
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,228	i run a Red Top in mine. anybody have a custom billet battery cover though? i saw one in a magazine a while back that had the Ford logo and some tribal flames, but i can't find anyone that sells them. any of you guys using the kinds of battery covers i'm talking about? __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper Military Crew MM1 (SS) Bluenose US Navy Veteran

February 24th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#28
stanglifemike MM Fanatic 06 GT & 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 3,208	I havent had any problems out of my battery yet and it sits for a week or so on a regular basis. When I do replace it, I'll get the yellow top. I've had a yellow top in my 98 for years and love it. __________________ 98 GT: Accufab, Steeda, BBk, Mac, FlowMaster, Moser, Ford Racing, American Racing, Nitto, Eibach, SCT, FPS 06 GT: JLT, SCT, FRPP/Borla, Pypes, Steeda, BamaChips RadMustangs Store

February 24th, 2008, 01:00 PM	#29
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September 6th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#21
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 542	but if I could get more you know I would

September 15th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#22
EricBurg Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	So, to install an Optima did you all have to modify the stock battery tray? I went to interstate batteries to purchase a red top and they said that it was too tall to fit in the stock battery tray.

February 24th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#31
2006greyGT Enthusiast 2006 Satin Silver GT 12.039@114.64 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 599	More is better... cca is cold cranking amps. cold in this case just means not in use. the higher cca batteries don't always have a longer duration of standby time.. they just have more power when you hit them.. if you can buy two a year then wait till you need one. Batteries are not a yearly replacement part.. they should last a few years at least with normal use __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL Crew Member #2 20" Weld Racing Wheels Magnaflow Mufflers w/Hi-Flo cats w/X pipe Lowered 2" - Hood strut kit CDC AGR Spoiler- clear coat bra D/S rotors Kenwood Excelon Touch..DVD/XM/GPS MGW Short Throw Crew Member #???

February 24th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#32
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,501	red top is a better starting battery, ive read graphs the power comes on quicker than the yellow top. Take my advice as a grain of sand but red top is the way to go __________________ 331s burn oil and have a bad piston to head ratio. http://www.StreetChallenge3D.com/sig...?referal=1BAD1 LOL @ THIS http://www.ihateyoujulia.com/?id=0a8...27aa2c6245e4c2

February 24th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#33
aleykat271 Regular 2008 GT 5Spd 13.7 102.39 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 418	Hmmmm Interesting,when I bought my Stang the salseman said they had to jump it,I hav'nt had any issues with it since,but then it does'nt sit too often.Gotta take the Harley out now,and then,got a battery tender for the bike....Good piece of advce,must be why all the batteries are just about dead when I go to the dealership for sevice.Wanted to hear the new Shelby run..... __________________ *"Drive it like you stole it"*

February 24th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#34
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 542	holy old batman, I still haven't gotten a battery but my stang has sat in storage since oct. starting it every month or so with no problems

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