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Best battery for 914? |
BCinSC |
Jan 20 2004, 12:52 PM
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Nothing but Trouble Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States |
Time to replace and wondering if this a trips to Sears or FLAPS, or if there is something else (reasonable cost) Thanks.
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djm914-6 |
Jan 20 2004, 01:00 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I'm still quite happy with my Die Hard. I can't remember the cost, but as I recall it was quite cheap. You may remember that I wanted an Optima, but it was cost prohibitive at the time. I'm also very happy with my Schumacher Battery cycler... best $25 bucks I spent on this car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
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BCinSC |
Jan 20 2004, 01:08 PM
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Nothing but Trouble Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States |
Don't recall that item. What does it look like / do? I've checked for good contact at the ground straps and for any shorts, but she's been getting weaker and weaker ever since clutch job. Now she won't turn over on own - juice from the other car required.
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SirAndy |
Jan 20 2004, 01:12 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
everyone i know around here runs the optima red-top.
Andy |
BCinSC |
Jan 20 2004, 01:13 PM
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Nothing but Trouble Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States |
Why? How much?
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 20 2004, 01:17 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
about 100 bucks.
Sealed battery. No leak acid on body. |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2004, 01:17 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(BCinSC @ Jan 20 2004, 11:13 AM) Why? How much? gel based, no acid in the "hell-hole" anymore ... good battery, hasn't faild me yet. i "think" it was $120 bucks, it's been a while, so, don't quote me on that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
BCinSC |
Jan 20 2004, 01:22 PM
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Nothing but Trouble Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States |
Aren't all batteries sealed these days? Is it lighter or heavier?
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SirAndy |
Jan 20 2004, 01:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(BCinSC @ Jan 20 2004, 11:22 AM) Aren't all batteries sealed these days? Is it lighter or heavier? - nope - dunno, it's heavy, just like any other battery. Andy |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 20 2004, 01:25 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
No. Turn them upside down, everything runs out.
About the same I guess. Don't really know. Like andy said, different stuff inside. |
F4i |
Jan 20 2004, 01:27 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
I need one too. That optima red top. Is there a specific model or size?
Thanks |
Mark Henry |
Jan 20 2004, 01:55 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Dylan, you can now get an Optima copy (Motomaster) from Canadian Tire for $150.Canadian. I think Optima makes it for Crappy tire, looks the same but it's black. I got my Optima from Costco for $164. Part Source also had the Optima but they wanted $200. for it!
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boxstr |
Jan 20 2004, 02:01 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The Optima battery is probably the best choice for the 914. Most FLAPS charge $100-120. COSTCO $99.00.
There is a place Auto Electric and Battery who is a distibutor for the Optima battery. They get in seconds or blems. The sell them for $50.00, red tops. SO you might want to look in your local yellow pages for an Optima distributor and ask them if they ever get blem red tops or yellow tops or blue tops?? CCLINCHARGEIT |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2004, 02:02 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(F4i @ Jan 20 2004, 11:27 AM) I need one too. That optima red top. Is there a specific model or size? nope, just remeber that the terminals are switched, you have to rotate the battery 180 deg to hook it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) there is supposedly a orange top optima with the terminals in the right place for the 914 but i've never seen one. Andy |
F4i |
Jan 20 2004, 02:06 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
Good old crappy tire a Canadian institution. They also have strictly auto parts outlets called Partsource. Do they have those out near you as well? I will check Cosco and crappy tire thanks.
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Korijo |
Jan 20 2004, 02:15 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
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djm914-6 |
Jan 20 2004, 02:23 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
as for costs and sellers, I've seen Interstate Battery trucks at various car shows selling optimas for under $75.
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PatW |
Jan 20 2004, 02:36 PM
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Wassup? Group: Benefactors Posts: 565 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Rocklin, CA Member No.: 317 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 20 2004, 12:02 PM) there is supposedly a orange top optima with the terminals in the right place for the 914 but i've never seen one. Andy I have one, tough battery, takes abuse well. I put an red top in my Ranger too. I never go back to regular batterys for my cars. |
BCinSC |
Jan 20 2004, 02:46 PM
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Nothing but Trouble Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States |
So DJM asks how do I know I need a new battery. I figure it's 5 years old. Car dormant for 2+ of those years. Our trip across country after purchase, and first several months afterwards, having to restart constantly with hot-stall problem. Inadequate altenator for my "accessories". New ground straps (checking again for good contact). Starts fine with another battery.
So, the question was asked above - are there different sizes of Optima? And I just called Pep Boys who have Red for $119 and Yellow for $159. No mention of Orange on www.optimabatteries.com. No fitment for 914s. There is a new 51R Yellow Top that has reverse posts and deep cycle, but weighs 1/3 (12lbs) less (26 vs 38) What kind of mounting issues will I encounter? Can I hook up another car to charge current battery for interim while choosing replacement. I have a nice rental Grand Am (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 20 2004, 02:57 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 20 2004, 02:02 PM) QUOTE(F4i @ Jan 20 2004, 11:27 AM) I need one too. That optima red top. Is there a specific model or size? nope, just remeber that the terminals are switched, you have to rotate the battery 180 deg to hook it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) there is supposedly a orange top optima with the terminals in the right place for the 914 but i've never seen one. Andy I have one. you have to ask for the "reversed posts". Optima will send you a special "GM puck adaptor" to secure the battery in a 914 free of charge. $99.00 at Interstate batteries(optima makes interstate). |
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