teanza

damn. i have seen some (maybe shady) posts over the years somewhere. i could have sworn someone referred to a part generally used in some GM...... ugh

nor do i.......we'll see what i end up with tho!



anyway, still hoping for an alternate #

S2K-F8

I went through 2 yellow tops in 27 months (f*ck optima). I had better luck when I switched to the "gold" batteries they sell at Auto Zone. I switched to an Odyssey PC925 a year ago (relocated to trunk)...no issues so far (and I'm running 2 big amps).

Scott-

SheDrivesIt

Guys:
I think what Teanz is looking for is a different size Optima Yellow Top that will still fit her S2K but be a different build since the type 51 Optima Yellow Tops have been SHIT. Am I correct Teanza?

Here are the Optima Yellow Top specs for the various sizes, Teanz. You might have to do some measuring or, maybe one of the young fellas in here already knows:
http://www.optimabatteries.com/optim...wtop/specs.php

teanza

yes!
THANK U !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i did not come across that page in my searches, so that's wonderful. the d35 looks pretty good? yes must measure. concerned about width.......

SO has anyone actually ran any of these batteries OTHER than the 51??

ty

AngryTurtle

As you dont drive your car in the winter id suggest a Deka EXT16. If you are looking for something completely different and lightweight

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/707...t/page__st__50

teanza

thanx..........that may b the next one!

i measured......and nothing would fit aside from the same d51. SO i got #3! ill re-bump this if it fails again to warn people

SheDrivesIt

Shit. I was hoping the size 35 might squeeze in. Too wide huh?

teanza

yeah.....i measured the tray @ 5.5" and it's over 6. visually it looks so wide, too. it prob could fit in there ghetto-ly, but im giving it ONE more chance. my last 2 where mfr'd in 2007 and this 1 is 2010....maybe they improved it in 3 yrs? ehhh.

anyway, u r still very much thanked for the help

idea-catalyst

When I leave my S for more than about a week, I connect it to a BatteryMinder maintenance charger. Not only does it keep the battery charged, but it also desulphates the battery. I know this can sound like hokum, but in my experience, it significantly extends the life of the battery. I have also used it on several 12v "project" batteries (deep cycle) and at least one was recovered from near death.

teanza

yeah my optimas stayed on the charger. so far so good with this one tho!