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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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i think it's about time i replace my car battery. it has 141,xxx miles on it, and about 7 years. what's a good brand for normal, everyday use? i don't care about weight savings or any of that jazz. something that will last like my current one is fine. thanx.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Optima batteries are really nice.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatbooty
Optima batteries are really nice.
i was under the impression that they're fairly expensive, no? maybe i should stop being lazy and do some research. :exnbp:
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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My Honda battery suits me well for $50.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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Optima red top. I had one in my old teg, got it for ~70.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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yellow top.... http://batteriesareus.com/shop/produ...products_id=38

red top.....http://batteriesareus.com/shop/index.htm?cPath=21_22

they offer free shipping also.....and i think those are really good prices. last time i check a yellow top for my car was around $140-150 at the audio shop.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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optima batteries are kinda expensive,..if you are not running alot of stereo equipment and shit like that,..a 40 dollar battery from autozone or advance should suffice
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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none of the optima's will fit in the 3rd gen integra's if i did my research right, not even the red top...your gonna have to modify the mounting area and what not if you want it to fit

i just got a diehard from sears last year...
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by airon
none of the optima's will fit in the 3rd gen integra's if i did my research right, not even the red top...your gonna have to modify the mounting area and what not if you want it to fit

i just got a diehard from sears last year...
Yeap, same here! :thumbup:
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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ok, so pretty much anything halfway decent is fine. that's all i wanted to know. thanks, guys.
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