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catmaster1 · 05-12-2009, 09:18 PM

I have not had any issues with my stock gm batteries, and i live in north dakota, land of the extremes in weather. -40F in winter to 110f in summer, all mine seem to do really well. Average for me is about 5-7 years on a stock battery

GrnMchin · 05-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Red Top Optima

The one in my Nova is 8 years old and sat around for at least one of those years after blowing a head gasket on the motor. Long story short I charged it up and still going strong 4 years later after the all that.

ricku1967 · 05-12-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokintires

I probably will buy a Optima battery. Can I get a discount from you since you sell batteries?

sure, i can get you an Optima, I ship them all the time

but I would have to charge you shipping, even if I were to get you a discount the shipping would put it right back up. so to be Honest, if you get one locally where you live you might be better off, unless of course they over charge in NY lol

ZYAL8R · 05-12-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ricku1967

sure, i can get you an Optima, I ship them all the time

but I would have to charge you shipping, even if I were to get you a discount the shipping would put it right back up. so to be Honest, if you get one locally where you live you might be better off, unless of course they over charge in NY lol

You are an honest man. Hats off to you!

SScattergunSS · 05-13-2009, 05:35 AM

I've used Optima's for I don't know how many years. I used to love 'em way back then, but I've had trouble in recent years. I've actually had three of 'em go bad. They were always under warranty, and I got a new one free of charge each time, but...! Right now I still have one in one of my cars. However, I did make a switch in my Trans Am (because I HATE having any kind of trouble with my battery). I ended up going with one of those new Sears (Ridiculously Expensive) Platinum batteries. So far I love it...it reminds of of the (Old) Optima's I used to get (not their current ones). For what it's worth, a couple of different (battery guys) have told me that they have been seeing alot more trouble with Optima's since the war got going hot and heavy. They suggested that maybe they were trying to keep up with demand, and not paying as much attention to the quality they had always been know for.

Hylton · 05-13-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Okay, what are the advantages of having a "performance" battery. Does a non-performance battery no last as long?

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Originally Posted by Smokintires

correct a "performance" battery lasts longer. A performance battery doesn't add and HP or MPH but lasts longer.

I would just like to also say that it is an upgrade everyone should consider if you are planning on upgrading your stereo or if you are someone who plans on tailgating with the stereo on for a few hours. Nothing more embarassing then having a brand new car not start up.

ricku1967 · 05-13-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

I've used Optima's for I don't know how many years. I used to love 'em way back then, but I've had trouble in recent years. I've actually had three of 'em go bad. They were always under warranty, and I got a new one free of charge each time, but...! Right now I still have one in one of my cars. However, I did make a switch in my Trans Am (because I HATE having any kind of trouble with my battery). I ended up going with one of those new Sears (Ridiculously Expensive) Platinum batteries. So far I love it...it reminds of of the (Old) Optima's I used to get (not their current ones). For what it's worth, a couple of different (battery guys) have told me that they have been seeing alot more trouble with Optima's since the war got going hot and heavy. They suggested that maybe they were trying to keep up with demand, and not paying as much attention to the quality they had always been know for.

Well the Optima battery was a damn good battery till Johnson controls(interstate) bought them out a few years ago. There quality has gone down since the buy out, they still are a very good battery but not as good as before the buy out

Smokintires · 05-13-2009, 10:47 AM

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ricku1967 · 05-13-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYAL8R

You are an honest man. Hats off to you!

Thank you...thank you very much

Smokintires · 05-13-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ricku1967

Thank you...thank you very much

I agree with him rick you are a honest man.

View Poll Results: What is the best car performance battery?
Optima Yellow Top	7	11.29%
Optima Red top	31	50.00%
Interstate Batteries	5	8.06%
Die-Hard	4	6.45%
Duralast	2	3.23%
Kinetik	2	3.23%
Autocraft Titanium	0	0%
Exide	2	3.23%
Everstart	0	0%
True Start	0	0%
Other	9	14.52%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

05-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#16
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Red Top Optima The one in my Nova is 8 years old and sat around for at least one of those years after blowing a head gasket on the motor. Long story short I charged it up and still going strong 4 years later after the all that. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

05-13-2009, 05:35 AM	#19
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I've used Optima's for I don't know how many years. I used to love 'em way back then, but I've had trouble in recent years. I've actually had three of 'em go bad. They were always under warranty, and I got a new one free of charge each time, but...! Right now I still have one in one of my cars. However, I did make a switch in my Trans Am (because I HATE having any kind of trouble with my battery). I ended up going with one of those new Sears (Ridiculously Expensive) Platinum batteries. So far I love it...it reminds of of the (Old) Optima's I used to get (not their current ones). For what it's worth, a couple of different (battery guys) have told me that they have been seeing alot more trouble with Optima's since the war got going hot and heavy. They suggested that maybe they were trying to keep up with demand, and not paying as much attention to the quality they had always been know for. __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

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catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	I have not had any issues with my stock gm batteries, and i live in north dakota, land of the extremes in weather. -40F in winter to 110f in summer, all mine seem to do really well. Average for me is about 5-7 years on a stock battery

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