Optima battery question

(you_da_man) · (you_da_man) **Join Date: Sep 2009** 05-09-2010, 8:52 AM

Just out of curiousity. Why is that whenever you see/hear someone using Optimas they seem to have 4,5, or more of them? Seems kinda rediculous to have to spend that much on a batteries when there are much better batteries out there (spec wise) to only need 2-3. Plus, IMO, the price for the Optimas compared to others.

(espritv8) · (espritv8) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 05-09-2010, 10:58 AM

Apparently, they don't need maintenance and are a lot more durable and resistant.

I went with two 6v 232ah us batteries for 200$... Best bang for the buck in my opinion.

(volzalum) · (volzalum) **Join Date: May 2009** 05-09-2010, 6:08 PM

I went with 3 Optimas because I got them for a good price and I was able to get this nice billet box for them. The 3 Optimas take up less room than 3 standard 31s in battery boxes.

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(ajholt7) · (ajholt7) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-09-2010, 6:10 PM

That is one sweet battery box.

(chpthril) · (chpthril) **Join Date: Oct 2007** 05-09-2010, 6:35 PM

$ V's Ah, Optimas are way on down the list.