So I just went through yet another Optima in my buggy. SO, I need to get another battery. It needs to take vibration since it's in a buggy and its in the passenger compartment so it needs to be a sealed dry or gel cell. Since this is the third optima I have been through, I'm kinda weary of getting another. Whatcha run, how long have you run it, and how much did it cost you then/now? Looking for ideas.
What battery do you run?
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jdub
Scrambler
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- Provo, Utah.
Hmm, curious on this one too. I've had 5 optima's and have had a good run with them. I know they are not perfect. I have had some last 3 years and others 8!
I think my redtop is on it's way out as well. It doesn't crank like it used to. I'm sure this extreme cold doesn't help, but it still shouldn't be struggling like it does when it's parked in the garage all night. I'm interested to hear what people are recommending.
- Location
- West Bountiful, UT
I'm running Diehard Platinums. Which are just Odysseys with Sears name on them and a better warranty.
- DAA
- DAA
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- Sandy, Ut
Optima Red & Yellow in my Cruiser, yellow is almost 10 years ole, red it 4 years old but the original red was put in another Cruiser I own. Obviously I've been pleased with my results but am well aware with the fact there are some real hit/miss issues with Optimas. I know this has been hashed out on the forums over the years but it seems there are some production related changes over the years that have resulted in the varied quality?
Odyssey metal jackets (1200's) in my Tacoma, this was before Sears started rebadging them as their Die Hard Platinum, moot point though as they don't make the high performance metal jacket ones in the Die Hard version. But if you need a compact battery with great output, these rocks. I was able to put two of them in the space of one larger group battery.
Odyssey metal jackets (1200's) in my Tacoma, this was before Sears started rebadging them as their Die Hard Platinum, moot point though as they don't make the high performance metal jacket ones in the Die Hard version. But if you need a compact battery with great output, these rocks. I was able to put two of them in the space of one larger group battery.
1\4elliptic toy
shenanigans!
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I have a 6 year old red top in mine. I have not seen the odyssey's in action, what model number are you running Kurt? The 680? (MJ)
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- Location
- Sandy, Ut
2 x PC1200MJT
I'll grab a pic of it in my Tacoma this afternoon...
Dual bats in my Cruiser w/NW Wranger In-Cab control:
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/images/upload/dual_batt.JPG
1\4elliptic toy
shenanigans!
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Sweet thanks Kurt, I would be interested in pics for sure. You coming for crawlfest?
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muddyjeep
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Optima Yellow Top
Running a Optima Yellow Top. Had it for 3 years so far.
Had a red top, but it shorted out just past warranty!
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Running a Optima Yellow Top. Had it for 3 years so far.
Had a red top, but it shorted out just past warranty!
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I have had a bunch of optimas too. I bought a blue top that lasted a year and 4 wheel parts warrantied it, but then it took a crap about a year later and they refused to warranty it again. Had a yellow top that made it just outside of warranty and a red top that did the same too. This last red top that finally died on me, was 13 years old,which from what I understand was from back when they used to be good.. Then they changed something and they wouldn't take a charge or stay charged. So, I figure I should maybe try something else out. I know I can always go get a optima, but has the quality come back "up" on them? Is anyone a dealer for the odyssey's around here?
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JL Rockies
Binders Fulla Expo
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- Draper
After having two Optimas fail in the span of 4 years, I did my homework and installed a DieHard Platinum in my rig this past week.
DieHard vs Bullet
DieHard vs Bullet
Yellow Optima. Going on 5 years. Drained it completely once a few years back, but have never had any issues. Since the jeep sits on the side of my house 95% of the time, I try to make a point to start it up and run it for 10 min or so at least once a month to keep the battery from draining again. At this point my next battery would be another Optima.
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- Sandy, Ut
Pic, PC1200MJT x2 with a National Luna Intelligent Solenoid in-cab monitor/controller.
Negative on Crawlfest, got a previous commitment and work to do on our B1k project. Next year!
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
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- Bountiful
Some great reading, subscribed!
OREGON85
from OREGON
- Location
- Independence, Oregon
I had a knock of optima from Checker that lasted 8-9 years. It was right around $100 then, but just last week when I went to replace they are now only about $10 less than an optima.