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07-12-2008, 01:51 PM
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07-12-2008, 10:23 PM
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I know what an optima is, but when you guys refer to "deep cycle" are you talking about deep cycle as in can take a prolonged power drain? Cause if you are, they aren't designed for starting, and if they were used for starting, that would cause most of the problems you are describing.
A true "deep cycle" is designed to run under load for extended periods of time. At "starter battery" is designed to deliver a most of it's power in very short spurts, but as everyone knows will die quickly under load.
If a deep cycle is used as a starter, it will short its' self out, and have a use life of less then half of what it should.
I'm not preaching, but I deal with this everyday, you'd be surprised how many people just don't either understand/don't know the difference between the two.
A true "deep cycle" is designed to run under load for extended periods of time. At "starter battery" is designed to deliver a most of it's power in very short spurts, but as everyone knows will die quickly under load.
If a deep cycle is used as a starter, it will short its' self out, and have a use life of less then half of what it should.
I'm not preaching, but I deal with this everyday, you'd be surprised how many people just don't either understand/don't know the difference between the two.
07-12-2008, 10:31 PM
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I know what an optima is, but when you guys refer to "deep cycle" are you talking about deep cycle as in can take a prolonged power drain? Cause if you are, they aren't designed for starting, and if they were used for starting, that would cause most of the problems you are describing.
A true "deep cycle" is designed to run under load for extended periods of time. At "starter battery" is designed to deliver a most of it's power in very short spurts, but as everyone knows will die quickly under load.
If a deep cycle is used as a starter, it will short its' self out, and have a use life of less then half of what it should.
I'm not preaching, but I deal with this everyday, you'd be surprised how many people just don't either understand/don't know the difference between the two.
A true "deep cycle" is designed to run under load for extended periods of time. At "starter battery" is designed to deliver a most of it's power in very short spurts, but as everyone knows will die quickly under load.
If a deep cycle is used as a starter, it will short its' self out, and have a use life of less then half of what it should.
I'm not preaching, but I deal with this everyday, you'd be surprised how many people just don't either understand/don't know the difference between the two.
07-13-2008, 02:29 AM
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Get this DO NOT get an optima yellow top. Optima is JUNK! Read the link I posted up on page 2...
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/e...Type|0||Rank|1
Not to mention that Optima does not list a direct replacement for the cobalt on their website (as a matter of fact they don't even list the cobalt on their website...)
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/e...Type|0||Rank|1
Not to mention that Optima does not list a direct replacement for the cobalt on their website (as a matter of fact they don't even list the cobalt on their website...)
10-07-2008, 10:33 PM
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bringin back an old thread.... and i can see some ppl hate the optimas but my battery took a **** in my car and i need another one.... most yellowtops i see are like 190ish same with the red top but then i found a red top for 130 so i might get it.... how much do interstates go for? and what kinda should i get i havent heard much about them
10-08-2008, 01:32 AM
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I agree I have an Everstart from walmart and optima is a marketing scam bunch of crap if you ask me .. Used to run competition SPL DBL drags in my lumina and all batteries are batteries . I just get one with the best warranty and Cold cranking amps that will fit. If you want it to "last longer" unplugged or sitting for a while. hook up an alternate battery. Or just buy a jump kit
10-21-2008, 08:28 AM
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10-21-2008, 08:41 AM
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I had a red top in my car for a total of ten minutes before it burst acid all over the place
I remember walking by my car and wondering what the **** smelled like someone ripped some major ass.
I remember walking by my car and wondering what the **** smelled like someone ripped some major ass.
10-21-2008, 08:42 AM
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wwhhhaaa.... thts not good... dosnt make me feel tht great abt having an optima. but mines been good for a while now.
10-21-2008, 08:44 AM
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