Does anyone have a part # handy for the optima batteries that fit in the early cars?
Any bad experiences with them that I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Steve
Does anyone have a part # handy for the optima batteries that fit in the early cars?
Any bad experiences with them that I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Steve
Some people have complained of short lives, but I am happy with mine. Mine is the smuggler's compartment, so my part number won't help you if you are looking for two batteries for the stock locations.
Kenik
- 1969 911S
- 1965/66 911
- S Reg #760
- RGruppe #389
I didn't like the fact they would have to be turned on their sides to fit so went with the correct fit Interstate batteries
Early 911S Registry #750
1970 911E - The Good Stuff
2001 Toyota Landcruiser
Got mine on it's side for a year now and no leaks. Gell cell. Not sure of life span, I disconnect mine when not in use.
Rick
67 Normale, Old Rusty
67 R Inspired and on a Diet
73 T/ST Caged Beast
RGruppe #383
S Registry #739
any part # on the interstate version? - I'm not too picky, but the Porsche ones currently in the car are spent.
Thanks,
Steve
U911-50
Good batteries. The 50 designates 50 month life cycle. I got 7 years out of the last pair. Specific to a 911, so fit is as good as anything to be found.
Weight: 28.00 pounds
Length: 8.19 inches
Width: 6.88 inches
Height: 6.88 inches
Cold Cranking Amps: 300.00
John Gray
70 old air
86 middle air
95 new air
Sonnenschein gel cel is available in a size that fits LWB cars perfectly. They have been discussed here before. Search for "Sonnenschein".
The downside? They'll cost ya!Originally Posted by LKreg
Kenik
- 1969 911S
- 1965/66 911
- S Reg #760
- RGruppe #389
If you've got good battery boxes, this is the best $18 of insurance you'll ever have - the spray coating I did 10 years ago is still in great shape, and the liner catches anything that might leak, plus helps keeps the battery from moving around and/or scratching the coating when you wrestle it out.
John Gray
70 old air
86 middle air
95 new air
I use an Optima Group 34 battery (red top with SAE terminals only) turned on its side. I use a trickle charger all the time, as the car doesn't get driven in the winter and the stereo I have draws some current all of the time (damn station memory feature).
My first one lasted 7 years.
Jim