Optima or AC Delco

[image91]

Looking to purchase a battery for my system. Running 0g. throughout the car. Also upgrading alternator wiring and battery ground to 0g. Splitting to two 4g. to the amps in the back.

Want to take the optima, but hearing alot of talk about some not lasting and giving out in under a year? Also heard that there is no warranty on these products...

Heard that the AC Delco is cheaper, and are also deep cycle... Hold charge well enough and would aslo be a good battery for my situation.

Which do you suggest, and why?

[audiopipe]

no warrenty cause their are no dealors for optimas
i usin 2 yellow top an so far they are a great addition an made a difference in my system cann't go wrong
ac delco cann't come round

[Silvafoxx]

I used the AC Delco for 10 mths until it was damaged in an accident, It took the abuse well, Then I bought a Yellotop Deep Cycle from the same dealers of AC Delco, I got warranty, 12mths and 6mths pro rated, it cost me $2100..This was about 2mths ago..

[~snYper~]

^^^^^^
Who are the dealers for Optima that you are referring to?




Both batteries are very good at what they do...

[MBC Autotronix]

Steves Electronics are dealers fot Optima

[Silvafoxx]

Steves does not offer warranty

[~snYper~]

I used the AC Delco for 10 mths until it was damaged in an accident, It took the abuse well, Then I bought a Yellotop Deep Cycle from the same dealers of AC Delco, I got warranty, 12mths and 6mths pro rated, it cost me $2100..This was about 2mths ago..

I am kinda looking to add another optima to my current system. Where can I get one under warranty?

[Silvafoxx]

I used the AC Delco for 10 mths until it was damaged in an accident, It took the abuse well, Then I bought a Yellotop Deep Cycle from the same dealers of AC Delco, I got warranty, 12mths and 6mths pro rated, it cost me $2100..This was about 2mths ago..

I am kinda looking to add another optima to my current system. Where can I get one under warranty?

Active General Tyre in couva. But it will cost u more

[~snYper~]

^^ i doh really mind paying extra to get warranty.......once its valid

[image91]

With that $2100 you could almost buy a new one if the old goes bad Better buy one without warranty and take that chance in my opinion... That's alot of $ for a battery...

But what's the big difference in performance when it come to the two? Does the Optima hold charge thattt much better? That you hafta pay so much more fot it?

Would the AC Delco work just as well?

Yes, alot of people use Optimas and are satisfied, and I agree that they are good products but, I don't want to have to buy one and it fails a couple months in to use. Especially with no warranty. I've heard this story a few times.

Is a yellowtop worth taking that chance?

[Silvafoxx]

while the AC Delco is good, the optima will last a lot longer and can withstand more pressure and vibration it also has a higher output voltage as the battary is discharged..Give me two yrs and I will answer if it is worth it...

Which AC Delco are you looking at ???

[MonsterPower]

hey all i am in ny and i have recently been assured of the exclusive dealership for Kinetik power batteries,these are teh world's best battery and power storage since dry cell,it is a combination of lead acid and gel cel which makes it a better battery but not a gel cell totally .
these batteries were used to power nearly all the cars at Iasca finals and Db Drag finals taking home over 200 trophies even scott owens the loudest man in teh world uses these batteries 75 in total .

now i am just suggestin that u take a look at www.kinetikpower.com as i am just postin to let u guys know that they will be available soon in trinidad

[MBC Autotronix]

^ that shud be www.kinetikpower.com

[MonsterPower]

oops sorry my bad link fixed thankx dadio

[image91]

Any AC Delco equal or near to the amnt. of amps on the Optima. Does anyone know how much it is exactly?

[DE AUDIO]

Why dont u try SVR batteries........they are excellent batteries and are available in Trinidad now, i bought mine from sound extreme (harry) THEY ARE THE DEALERS.........i had mine thru alot of abuse and they are very powerful.

[image91]

What kinda price do they go for

What's the warranty like

Deep cycle etc?

[~snYper~]

If you have the extra $$.. invest in the Optima..

Otherwise go with the AC Delco.....



That is what I'd do

[simplicity]

I was lucky, i bought my Optima from Federal in Sando 3 yrs ago and got 6yrs warranty with it......

[simplicity]

I was lucky, i bought my Optima from Federal in Sando 3 yrs ago and got 6yrs warranty with it......
They don't sell it again though but they still honouring all warranties.........

[image91]

Damn That's really good

Exonic, what are the prices like on the SVRs?

[Silvafoxx]

So which one did you buy ??

[satan's ride]

i bought a yellow top svr battery it cost me $1450, and it works relly well

[Black Lancer]

Optimas wukin good man ..................buy one used over a year ago and it still wukin ................................buh den again is one of de biggest optima it have.....................ah feel i could run de Lynx wit dat .....

[image91]

All who are running Optimas, engine bay or in the back? Was told that the heat in the engine bay causes failure in just over a year. If running in the back, they don't give problems. Price is also a factor for me. Still haven't ruled out the Optima, but
just wanna check out a place I was told about...

Buying a battery this week. Leaning toward any reasonably priced deep-cycle. Looking for one for around $800 - $1000. Was told to check Automotive Components which is very convenient seeing as it's right down the road.

[SR]

ah curious to know where you get that info from
engine heat does shorten the life span of any battery the optima's are built to withstnd this more than a regular lead acid battery
have been using optima batteries for more than 5 years now without heat issues

[image91]

Not saying that's it's true. Was just doing some asking around

Ended up getting a brand new Marine/Deep Cycle 13 plate 800CA for $800 with a year warranty. That should do the trick for now. If budget allows it, might upgrade to an optima a little later on after hearing what certain pl have contributed

Main concern was the warranty

[Sully]

I bought an optima, and it went dead in less than a year. Unfortunatly, no warranty. I've since given up on the idea of buying a battery without a warranty.

[MonsterPower]

soon that will change with teh kinetiks

[image91]

4 real