azula

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does anyone have one of these in your z? i am looking to buy one but there's a problem: our terminals are reversed.....does anyone know where i can get a yellow top that is reversed, or what other battery do you reccommend for a z with a system in it?

azula

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anyone?

THE TECH

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I'd just stick with the stocker to be honest. I've seen too many issues with the Optimas.

16psibrick

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just go to www.optimabatteries.com and try out their vehcile fitment guide, if there is none that fits directly, measure out your battery, compareit with their listings, and see if one matches the right pos neg positions and ourgh size.

i have heard some bad things about optima, but all i can say is this, i have used and installed over 50 with very very few problems...

the few instances i have seen issues, the car ether had a slow eletrical leak, or hte guy decided to play his system all day with the car off, all on a RED TOP, and it died after being emptied a few times, but red tops are NOT deep cycle ones to begin with.

i myself have had 3 yellow tops and one red top in my cars, never with an issue...

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azula

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so what battery would u recommend to be the best....what's the deal with that really small one? can that support the power i need to run a system?

THEDUKE

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Look into Kinetik batteries.
http://www.kinetikaudio.com/

HyperSprite

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from https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/88612-frustrated-what-is-the-correct-optima-part-number.html

350zspl

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i like stinger & kinetic

stinger brings a tray mount

Mike Wazowski

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I have been using the yellow top in my car since I got it. previously ran a JL 1000/1 & 300/4 with no problems and currently running a 500/1 & 300/4.

THE TECH

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I had to replace two yellow tops in my Supra alone. Since then, I just use a nice Interstate if I need to replace stockers.

hndumafia

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i run a red top with a jl 500/1 and 300/2. It has had no problems for the past couple years. As for the reverse terminal, certain models have reverse terminals and work fine in the Z. I just make sure not to keep my car running with the system playing for long.

I am pretty sure the red top model for the Z is 35R.

ZSpectrum

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I run the red top as well, no problems here.

Jay'Z

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I run Redtop R34 with no problems since christmas..... Check my mods galore thread if you wanna see it.. Install was easier than taking a ****...... I always have over 14V.. and sometimes it reads a whopping 15.5V.. Nice!

azula

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thanks for the info guys, i'll look into the red top too

VO...

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I'm pretty interested in the Yellow Top. My stocker went dry on my last night. It's over 4 years old, ready to retire. I'm pushing a bit over 1000watts. I also like to crank the system up at outdoor shows, but usually have to leave the car running. The stock alternator and battery set-up weren't too bad. Only thing is, when the bass would demand heavy current, my guage would always drop from 14vdc to 12vdc. This drop takes place while the vehicle is running. I've searched about 60 threads in the past hour and have been seeing so many conflicting opinions and battery suggestions. The Yellow Top seems to be the choice based on my needs and the fact that I need a battery that can recover after full discharge. not that I'll make it a habit, but if it does happen I'll be ok.

Weight is not a concern with me either. Fittment is. The D35 Yellow Top seems to be model everyone has agreed upon as the correct battery for the Z. Is this correct? Also, the general concensus says the negative cable needs to be extended, the Yellow Top's binding posts are a bit too thin, and there needs to piece of wood stuck under the battery so it can fit properly. All this is true, correct?

Anyone care to confirm all this, and possible list any other details I might be missing?

Thanks guys,
Val

Ichigo

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+1
I just purchased 2 HC800's but haven't installed them yet.

ROSELL0522

Red top optima here for the third car and never had any problems yet. Running over 2000 watts AND NO CAPACITOR...

ROSELL0522

Most people don't want the optima's if they are trying to lessen the weight BUT you're not worried about the weight. The red is the one you want. You can use the yellow but those are deep cell used more for marine applications or running in the back of a car were it runs more than it gets a charge.(amps, hydraulics,ect.) If you run it a lot without the car on you will want the yellow top...

rich harris

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Red Top in mine also, 2yrs 1200 watts no problem so far...

Apanther

+1 - Red toppers in the last 3 cars. 2500 watts and no cap here.