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Optima Red Tops #1378610 01/30/13 01:57 PM 01/30/13 01:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 736 Detroit, MI RPM Motorsports OP super stock
RPM Motorsports OP super stock Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 736 Detroit, MI	Getting ready to pop for 2 new batteries for my 2003 Cummins Ram 2500 and was wondering if you guys think Optima Red Tops are worth the extra 100 bucks over conventional batteries?? Any good deals out there right now? rebates??

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: RPM Motorsports] #1378611 01/30/13 04:42 PM 01/30/13 04:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 685 Bismarck, ND USA C cageman mopar
cageman mopar C Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 685 Bismarck, ND USA	a hundred bucks, wow, that seems to be excessive. I paid 150 each for three of them not to long ago from my local sams club. Only battery I will own, and I have twenty of them, at least. I did blow the top off of one (actually, just the little vent blew out), so I threw a wet cell in there to diagnose why my alternator went crazy, and that battery boiled over and made a huge mess, where the red top optima only just had a sulfer smell, no paint eating aluminum etching acid all over like that stupid wet cell. All of my battery clamps look great on all my optimas, but my wet cell cars have crappy looking wiring, and the clamps look to be in bad shape. So why anyone would even consider a wet cell is beyond me.

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: RPM Motorsports] #1378612 01/30/13 04:43 PM 01/30/13 04:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,784 Corpus Christi, TX shanker master
shanker master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,784 Corpus Christi, TX	I think they're worth it myself...I own 5 optima's ( 4 red tops & 1 yellow top) I buy mine used from the local Interstate Battery for about 50 each. The oldest used one I have I bought in 2005 and it's still going strong in my daily driver (F150) I also have a CTEK charger that I use to keep them conditioned properly The Federal Government has not yet learned that you cannot legislate morality 1970 Coronet R/T FF4/FF8/V85/V1G 440/Auto/3.23 1970 Coronet R/T FK5/FK5/V8W/V1W 440/Auto/3.55 1970 Super Bee TX9/TX9/V8W/N96 383/Auto/3.91 1975 Duster 360 VS29L5 Daily Driver

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: shanker] #1378613 01/30/13 04:54 PM 01/30/13 04:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!! A azmopar I Live Here
azmopar I Live Here A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,216 NO RUST IN AZ!!!	red tops in all my cars, and my truck, bought 2 warranty return ones for $75 ea(price the new ones ) and have em in everything, wish they made one for my lawnmower 70 Challenger Convertible 340 six pak CLONE? 70 Duster real FM3 car 65 Dart Charger FOR SALE #NONIKESEVER A Real man aint afraid to drive PINK!!!! 67 Plymouth Valiant PILOT CAR 273 Commando 4 spd

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: azmopar] #1378614 01/30/13 05:01 PM 01/30/13 05:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,567 Ky J jt4406 pro stock
jt4406 pro stock J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,567 Ky	Had one in my 70 Buick 455 Skylark since 1999, finally died this past fall. I will buy another. Jess in ky 7567436-BuickinHazard.jpg (33 downloads) Yeah, it's hopped up to over 160...

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: jt4406] #1378615 01/30/13 09:54 PM 01/30/13 09:54 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi rowin4 master
rowin4 master Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,257 gulfport, ms, west mi	Where do you buy warranty returns ? If they were returned isn't there a problem with them? it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: rowin4] #1378616 01/30/13 10:24 PM 01/30/13 10:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa L lewtot184 master
lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa	optima red tops are the best batteries i've ever used.

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: lewtot184] #1378617 01/30/13 10:47 PM 01/30/13 10:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,168 Vancouver, WA MoparMarq super stock
MoparMarq super stock Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,168 Vancouver, WA	Red top in RR now. Had Red Top in Toyota for a few years - lasted about 6 years. Quality reputedly is hit/miss since they were purchased by Johnson Controls (IIRC). Wet cell in Toyota now, as not sure how long I'll keep the car. Got one of these rebadged Odyssey batteries batteries in wife's DD (Acura). Really happy with it. AGM is the only way to go. Terminals, j-bolts, strap are as clean as the day I put the battery in the car last spring. For me, that benefit alone is worth the price of admission.

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: MoparMarq] #1378618 01/30/13 11:12 PM 01/30/13 11:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado D denfireguy top fuel
denfireguy top fuel D Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado	Quote: Red top in RR now. Had Red Top in Toyota for a few years - lasted about 6 years. Quality reputedly is hit/miss since they were purchased by Johnson Controls (IIRC). Wet cell in Toyota now, as not sure how long I'll keep the car. Got one of these rebadged Odyssey batteries batteries in wife's DD (Acura). Really happy with it. AGM is the only way to go. Terminals, j-bolts, strap are as clean as the day I put the battery in the car last spring. For me, that benefit alone is worth the price of admission. Yes, they are now owned by Johnson. The battery technology was developed originally by Gates Rubber Company in Denver. 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: denfireguy] #1378619 01/30/13 11:23 PM 01/30/13 11:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,123 Tucson, AZ Ramrod39 My New Title
Ramrod39 My New Title Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,123 Tucson, AZ	Had great luck with Optima red tops for years. Had one that lasted 16 years. But when the company got sold, the quality went down, at least initally. I bought one for my truck shortly after the company change over and it kept going dead after sitting a while. Finally warrantied it and the replacement went dead quickly too. Finally junked it abd bought an Interstate. I still have one old one from before the sale of the company that is great, but for new replacements I've gone back to Interstates. Is the quality of Optimas back to where it used to be?

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: Ramrod39] #1378620 01/31/13 01:04 AM 01/31/13 01:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	I had one of the "old" ones installed around 2002 that great service despite some abuse. I understand they went through some problems and improved. Anyhow, when my old battery got tired, I replaced with a new red top. After 2 years no problems. Battery posts and hold down's are clean as new which is important with a trunk mounted battery.

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: RPM Motorsports] #1378621 01/31/13 05:59 PM 01/31/13 05:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	I have 4 red tops,and like most here,no problems.I like the fact there is no leakage and no corrosion. Advance Auto Parts sells them and most of the time they have a 15-20% discount if you order online.You can order and pickup at the store closest to you. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: Chris2581] #1378622 01/31/13 06:24 PM 01/31/13 06:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado D denfireguy top fuel
denfireguy top fuel D Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado	Quote: I have 4 red tops,and like most here,no problems.I like the fact there is no leakage and no corrosion. Advance Auto Parts sells them and most of the time they have a 15-20% discount if you order online.You can order and pickup at the store closest to you. Thanks for the tip, I always wondered what those coupons may be good for! 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: denfireguy] #1378623 02/01/13 11:49 AM 02/01/13 11:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,904 Athens, Greece Pyper70 master
Pyper70 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,904 Athens, Greece	Have 2 red tops. One is dead, other is holding on. One that works is in a 92 GMC safari. Had it since 2005. Had one in my 69 Charger. Bought that one in 2003. It lasted all of 4 years, it was on a battery disconnect, always tendered. Once you somehow drain a red top, there is no bringing it back to life. I tried the brake light over both poles to "excite" the battery...its now a door stop in the garage. I bought an AC Delco. 700CCA (versus the 960CCA of the optima) I dont have a problem with it. It kicks over my 440 every time with that mini-starter. Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s

Re: Optima Red Tops [Re: Pyper70] #1378624 02/01/13 02:30 PM 02/01/13 02:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,215 Someplace you aren't S SomeCarGuy I Live Here
SomeCarGuy I Live Here S Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,215 Someplace you aren't	I had a red top that I left the key on for about a week and drained. Had to charge by putting it in series with an old school battery. Alt simply won't charge a dead one, no matter how long you drive. I wonder how many of the bad ones got drained and the guy didn't know about that? Worked fine for over a year after I did that and was fine when I sold the car. Bought mine in 2008. Ran another in a daily driver from 2006 to 2008 when I sold that car. No problems. I got mine at AZ or Advance. I want my fair share

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