Is anyone using an Optima battery in their EX?

[cjre1]

Guys,

Are you using an optima battery in your car? If so, what kind, red or yellow?

Which one do you reccommend? Why?

Thanks.

[lybrian1]

thats a really good battery but my car is less than a year old i dont think there is a reason for me to replace it so soon. if i had to replace it id get the Optima battery great design. not sure about the colors tho sry

[cjre1]

Thanks man. I know that the yellow is better for ACC items and heavy used current draw items. I wanted to know who has experienced the Optima. No worries.

[yellowbear]

I also have two Chevy SSR trucks which I occasionally show. There has been a lot of discussion on Optima batteries on the SSR forum. http://www.ssrfanatic.com/foru...22094/

Bottom line is that people have had problems with them, they are expensive and all batteries are made by only 2 companies (Interstate makes Optima I think). A good Delco, Sears or Interstate battery is just fine. I replaced my 5 year old Delco with an Interstate in my yellow SSR. Optimas are good for off road vehicles because they are sealed and somewhat ruggedized but there are others that appear to be better.

My 2 cents is don't waste the extra $50-75 get a good Interstate or Sears unless you are running your EX in a demolition derby or off road.

Yellowbear

[cjre1]

Thanks for the info. I will take your two cents.

[mikes 57]

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[yellowbear]

Put them on the ssrfanatic/forum.com page under for sale items. Probably get a lot of interest. I only have 20-25K on both my SSRs and don't need them.Ken