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| seanery |
 Jan 20 2004, 02:58 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None  |
the orange top is now red 34R if I recall.
I've got one of each 34 & 34R. The 34 (1 year old) fits better than the 34R (3 months old). |
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| F4i |
Jan 20 2004, 03:02 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460  |
I've got one of each 34 & 34R. The 34 (1 year old) fits better than the 34R (3 months old).
Are they in 914's? Did they change the housing? Why does the 34 fit better than the 34r? please explain. |
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| seanery |
Jan 20 2004, 03:06 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
the old one came out and was replaced by the new one. The base is slightly different on the new one. It's actually held in place right now with zip ties. The old one fit no problem.
I'm gonna see if I can get the old one replaced (cause its dead). |
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| F4i |
Jan 20 2004, 03:14 PM
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914 DOG! Group: Benefactors Posts: 482 Joined: 22-December 03 From: AB Canada Member No.: 1,460 |
If it is only 1 year old it should be under warranty.
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| seanery |
Jan 20 2004, 03:23 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
yup, it should be.
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 20 2004, 03:29 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 |
My Optima fit fine, although some guys had problems with their +battery cable being too short.
Also my clamp wouldn't fit right/tight. I cut a piece of door seal off of a Honda, slipped over the end that clamps down on the battery and it works like a charm. |
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| BCinSC |
Jan 20 2004, 03:44 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 |
Mark, did you get 34 or 34R? Is it mounted upright or on side? I just talked to local Interstate dealer who quoted about $120 with tax for 34R.
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 |
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Jan 20 2004, 06:06 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jan 20 2004, 12:57 PM) $99.00 at Interstate batteries(optima makes interstate). Really??? There's a place by me that sells interstate sealed batteries with the same 6 cylinder type shape that the optima's have for about 80 bucks. Has "spillproof" stamped on the housing. Think that's just as good? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Optima $100 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Interstate $80 ??? |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 20 2004, 07:12 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Same thing would be my guess. I'll check with my friend(he's the manager of the local interstate battery store).
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| olav |
Jan 20 2004, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 20 2004, 12:02 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 Hey Andy, I have one in my car. |
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| olav |
Jan 20 2004, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
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| Joe Ricard |
Jan 20 2004, 08:31 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I've been researching a lead tin battery. By Hawker Don't have the link here at home. Anyway, battery big enough to crank the 928 wieghs 16lbs. vs 43 what came with it.
Actually put 914 battery in 928 and has been running fine for 3 months now. |
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| ChrisReale |
Jan 20 2004, 09:25 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Optima all the way.
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| URY914 |
Jan 20 2004, 09:35 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,302 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I checked my Costco and they have a $37.00 battery that weights about 20 pounds.
That's my kind of battery. Cheap and light. (much unlike the women I like) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Paul |
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| Gint |
Jan 20 2004, 10:22 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,086 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
When I bought my current teener, it came with an Optima red top. The date was stamped 1995. This thing is 8 (9) years old. And since my 914 hasn't run in almost a year, the battery is now in my 72 Chevy half ton 914 parts hauler. It kicks ass... I will never buy anything else. That last few DieHards only lasted 3-4 years.
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| Malmz |
Jan 20 2004, 10:28 PM
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CSOBOSC founding member Group: Benefactors Posts: 489 Joined: 22-April 03 From: So. Cal Member No.: 602 |
Got my last Yellow top off Ebay for a fair price and shipped to my door within a couple days cheaper then I could buy it locally. There are a couple guys on there that sell a bunch of them, just read the ads closely as always.
I run two yellow tops, two red tops, and a blue top. All cranking great every day, even if they sit. I will probably never buy another brand of battery. sm |
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 20 2004, 11:15 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 |
QUOTE(BCinSC @ Jan 20 2004, 01:44 PM) Mark, did you get 34 or 34R? Is it mounted upright or on side? I just talked to local Interstate dealer who quoted about $120 with tax for 34R. What kind of mounting issues will I encounter? My stock battery clamp just didn't bite onto the battery, plus the (sharp) edge of the clamp rubbed on the bottom of the cells. The piece of weather strip protected the battery and gave me the thickness to clamp the battery down good. I can't remember the group # but it's the battery with the poles on the wrong side. Just fit on my '74. |
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| djm914-6 |
Jan 21 2004, 11:30 AM
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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 |
QUOTE I run two yellow tops, two red tops, and a blue top. All cranking great every day, even if they sit. I will probably never buy another brand of battery. Is that why these cars have two trunks? Now I understand why you put in that V8! A /4 would never be able to haul all that weight around. Or maybe you replaced the 8 with an electric motor? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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