Kirkland Battery VS Optima Battery
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rite now im just searching around and looking at my options. My car will have a system and i want to have the battery to support it. I read today that the optima yellows dont fit perfectly and needs some custom stuff done for a good fit so im not so sure about them.
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my bad on the description, its spiral, but to my point, leak proof. id put one in my jeep, but not my stock s2000
n OPTIMA RedTop battery is the only battery specifically designed to take abuse. It's patented Spiralcell
n OPTIMA RedTop battery is the only battery specifically designed to take abuse. It's patented Spiralcell
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What about the Hawker Genesis battery advertised in the S2Ki market place?
I use Optime batteries to start my SUVs which have to start at 9k elevation and at sub zero temperatures (kind of what ski patrol is about). I also used an Optime in my Mercedes Diesel with great success.
When my S2K needs a new battery I doubt I will go with Optima, I will seek light weight and spill proof. At the moment the Hawker Genesis seems to fit the bill.
I use Optime batteries to start my SUVs which have to start at 9k elevation and at sub zero temperatures (kind of what ski patrol is about). I also used an Optime in my Mercedes Diesel with great success.
When my S2K needs a new battery I doubt I will go with Optima, I will seek light weight and spill proof. At the moment the Hawker Genesis seems to fit the bill.
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The Hawker Genesis is an excellent battery for a car with stock electronics. Once you start looking at amps and the like, even small ones, I'd look for something with a little more kick to it.
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Originally Posted by kMfromLA,Sep 20 2004, 07:13 AM
There are two different sizes for the yellow tops. The smaller of the two fits perfectly.
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Originally Posted by jackmugen02,Sep 20 2004, 07:49 AM
u need the optima 51D
Dimensions of 9 5/16" L x 5 1/16" W x 8 15/16" H (top of posts)
i got it on my car works great
Dimensions of 9 5/16" L x 5 1/16" W x 8 15/16" H (top of posts)
i got it on my car works great
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