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> optima battery question, will a #35 fit/work?
mepstein
post Jan 15 2010, 12:06 PM
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My local Costco sells the #35 for $125, local Pep boys sells #34 for $185. Will the 35 work? Thanks, Mark
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post Jan 15 2010, 01:48 PM
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35 dimensions -

Length 9 - 5/16"
Width 6-13/16"
Height 7-5/8"
Weight 31.7

34 dimensions

Length 10"
Width 6-7/8"
Height 7-13/16"
Weight 37.9

On the 34, you have to shave maybe a 1/4" or so, off the base on both sides to get it to fit in the tray.
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post Jan 15 2010, 05:40 PM
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the costco optima i bought fits great. i'm not sure of the number but i'm guessing it's the 35 as it's the only red top carried at our local costco

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post Jan 15 2010, 07:27 PM
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Note the height difference if you have a rain tray...

Also, 37 lbs might be a bit of a load for an already fragile spot... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 15 2010, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(SGB @ Jan 15 2010, 05:27 PM) *

Note the height difference if you have a rain tray...

Also, 37 lbs might be a bit of a load for an already fragile spot... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

He's saying the shorter & lighter 34 is at Costco for $60 less - sounds like a deal to me.

IMHO - Take a tape measure & the teener to Costco & check it out, & save yourself a few bucks.
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post Jan 16 2010, 01:39 PM
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35 Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Sounds like a better way to go. That 34 is pretty heavy. I think the puck adapter is the 78 model to secure it to the tray. Might want to see if it also works for the 35 series.
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35 Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Sounds like a better way to go. That 34 is pretty heavy. I think the puck adapter is the 78 model to secure it to the tray. Might want to see if it also works for the 35 series.
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post Jan 19 2010, 02:06 PM
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I got a tiny sealed 17 pounder with brass terminals from Tire Rack made by Braille. Complete with plastic mounting bracket to mount in any position. There is an optional aluminum bracket suitable for racing.

And it did not cost $2000, less than $200.
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