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RubyCamaro · 07-20-2014, 10:23 PM

I was reading about someone whose battery was suddenly dead & it got me thinking, It is probably not to far in my future until Ruby may need a new one. Soooooooooooo in preparation. Can we talk about good options? I do drive Ruby on some long trips/cruises, do a little drag racing, & a bit of autocross/road racing (just playing around, not serious) hopefully in the future. Otherwise she may attend the monthly car show/event or sit in the garage spring-fall 2 weeks at a time & in the winter, most of the time.

I would like to get a reliable battery that can handle all those circumstances and If I can save some weight, that would be great. So what do your guys suggest.

bonesrn27 · 07-20-2014, 11:31 PM

Hard to beat Optima red,but they are pricey. I had one in my 2000 maro for 4 yrs or so,no problems running amp etc. my 2 cents

RubyCamaro · 07-21-2014, 06:44 AM

I just noticed I put this in the wrong section. I meant to click on the LLT section, not sure that would have been the right place either?

thahemp · 07-22-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I just noticed I put this in the wrong section. I meant to click on the LLT section, not sure that would have been the right place either?

You're still gonna get the right answer... wrong section or not! Optima is what I'll replace with when the time comes as well.

el ess A · 07-22-2014, 12:40 PM

Optima red tops price hasn't gone down, but their quality seems to have. I even had battery tenders on them and one went south (bad cell or something) and the other just got weak real fast and once almost left me stranded at work. By chance did I get two bad ones at the same time? I dunno, but I don't trust an Optima anymore.

Bought die-hards and haven't looked back. Saved money too. Battery tenders seem to work well with the die-hards.

As far as how they work on 5th gens, I can't tell you. But Optimas are not on my buy list.

Joe@CPR.com · 07-22-2014, 01:27 PM

The Optima Red tops have lost their quality ever since they've taken their manufacturing facility south of the boarder. They now last half as long. Personally, I'd go with a Sears Diehard "Platinum" which is a rebadged Odyssey or an Interstate AGM.

meshamey · 07-22-2014, 01:53 PM

Sears DieHard Advanced Gold AGM Battery - Group Size 94 - Group Size 94 800cca 151.99

kenkartasasmita · 07-22-2014, 02:08 PM

my battery just died tho, aaahh idk what to change.. went to battery shop near me and there's nothing available from optima for my 1lt. sadness.

RubyCamaro · 07-22-2014, 11:00 PM

What about weight? is there much difference in these brands in weight? Are some of the light weight batteries going to be good enough for my application?

MMC · 07-23-2014, 10:17 AM

http://www.dstgateway.com/ACDelcoBattery/#featureSet=1

$141 Amazon Prime AGM battery, 20% off coupon with a 1-2 month lead time.

Highland Ranger · 07-23-2014, 10:47 AM

Another vote for Odyssey - performs like Optima used to. Not inexpensive but worth it for such a key component.

http://www.odysseybattery.com/

bonesrn27 · 07-23-2014, 10:53 AM

wow,sad to hear optima has let quality go,they used to be the shizzznit

GONIF · 07-23-2014, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Another vote for Odyssey - performs like Optima used to. Not inexpensive but worth it for such a key component.

http://www.odysseybattery.com/

NOT like ,but much better then optima ever was.
However the price will be a problem for most .

BowlingSS · 07-23-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Another vote for Odyssey - performs like Optima used to. Not inexpensive but worth it for such a key component.

http://www.odysseybattery.com/

Here is the one for a 2011 SS:

http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/pc1220-a?pp=12

No cheap.

Bill

07-20-2014, 10:23 PM	#1
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Can we talk batteries? I was reading about someone whose battery was suddenly dead & it got me thinking, It is probably not to far in my future until Ruby may need a new one. Soooooooooooo in preparation. Can we talk about good options? I do drive Ruby on some long trips/cruises, do a little drag racing, & a bit of autocross/road racing (just playing around, not serious) hopefully in the future. Otherwise she may attend the monthly car show/event or sit in the garage spring-fall 2 weeks at a time & in the winter, most of the time. I would like to get a reliable battery that can handle all those circumstances and If I can save some weight, that would be great. So what do your guys suggest. __________________

07-21-2014, 06:44 AM	#3
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I just noticed I put this in the wrong section. I meant to click on the LLT section, not sure that would have been the right place either? __________________

07-22-2014, 12:40 PM	#5
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	Optima red tops price hasn't gone down, but their quality seems to have. I even had battery tenders on them and one went south (bad cell or something) and the other just got weak real fast and once almost left me stranded at work. By chance did I get two bad ones at the same time? I dunno, but I don't trust an Optima anymore. Bought die-hards and haven't looked back. Saved money too. Battery tenders seem to work well with the die-hards. As far as how they work on 5th gens, I can't tell you. But Optimas are not on my buy list. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

07-22-2014, 01:53 PM	#7
meshamey Meshamey Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 303 View My Garage	Sears DieHard Advanced Gold AGM Battery - Group Size 94 - Group Size 94 800cca 151.99 Last edited by meshamey; 07-22-2014 at 01:56 PM. Reason: bad speller

07-22-2014, 11:00 PM	#9
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	What about weight? is there much difference in these brands in weight? Are some of the light weight batteries going to be good enough for my application? __________________

07-20-2014, 11:31 PM	#2
bonesrn27 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Fla Posts: 61	Hard to beat Optima red,but they are pricey. I had one in my 2000 maro for 4 yrs or so,no problems running amp etc. my 2 cents

07-22-2014, 01:27 PM	#6
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	The Optima Red tops have lost their quality ever since they've taken their manufacturing facility south of the boarder. They now last half as long. Personally, I'd go with a Sears Diehard "Platinum" which is a rebadged Odyssey or an Interstate AGM.

07-23-2014, 10:17 AM	#10
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	http://www.dstgateway.com/ACDelcoBattery/#featureSet=1 $141 Amazon Prime AGM battery, 20% off coupon with a 1-2 month lead time. __________________

07-23-2014, 10:47 AM	#11
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	Another vote for Odyssey - performs like Optima used to. Not inexpensive but worth it for such a key component. http://www.odysseybattery.com/

07-23-2014, 10:53 AM	#12
bonesrn27 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Fla Posts: 61	wow,sad to hear optima has let quality go,they used to be the shizzznit