Optima Lightweight Battery Installation
Originally posted by Brad4rdHay
Installed!
Instaled it today. Fits perfectly if you modify the bracket slightly.
I think I could actually feel a diference. Pulling a hard right our of my driveway as I do every morning, the car feel a little lighter on it's front tires this time. Acceleration is slightly (read slight) better. But hey, also peace of mind knowing that heavy *** (and man is it heavy) OEM battery is out of there.
Installed!
Instaled it today. Fits perfectly if you modify the bracket slightly.
I think I could actually feel a diference. Pulling a hard right our of my driveway as I do every morning, the car feel a little lighter on it's front tires this time. Acceleration is slightly (read slight) better. But hey, also peace of mind knowing that heavy *** (and man is it heavy) OEM battery is out of there.
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Anyone know the CCA and Ah ratings of the stock battery? I was looking for them today on the battery and couldn't see them. I'd like soemthing with more reserve as my alarm drains the stock one within a week if I'm not careful and I have a feeling the stock doesn't like even this amount of cycling.
EDIT: Jeff, which battery is the SC51RDA on the Optima site? It doesn't appear to match up with the models they have listed. Thanks.
EDIT: Jeff, which battery is the SC51RDA on the Optima site? It doesn't appear to match up with the models they have listed. Thanks.
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From: So-Cal - Ready to go?
Originally posted by Brad4rdHay
Jason, my battery failed on me. It lastd about 3-4 days, then died. CHarged it, put it back in, then it dies the next day. Instalation was perfect....was it a defective battery?
Jason, my battery failed on me. It lastd about 3-4 days, then died. CHarged it, put it back in, then it dies the next day. Instalation was perfect....was it a defective battery?
I will find out the CCA and Ah ratings on the stock battery monday...
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Originally posted by apsilon
Anyone know the CCA and Ah ratings of the stock battery? I was looking for them today on the battery and couldn't see them. I'd like soemthing with more reserve as my alarm drains the stock one within a week if I'm not careful and I have a feeling the stock doesn't like even this amount of cycling.
EDIT: Jeff, which battery is the SC51RDA on the Optima site? It doesn't appear to match up with the models they have listed. Thanks.
Anyone know the CCA and Ah ratings of the stock battery? I was looking for them today on the battery and couldn't see them. I'd like soemthing with more reserve as my alarm drains the stock one within a week if I'm not careful and I have a feeling the stock doesn't like even this amount of cycling.
EDIT: Jeff, which battery is the SC51RDA on the Optima site? It doesn't appear to match up with the models they have listed. Thanks.
Here's the two batteries I'm considering... someday.
Optima Group 51R "Reversed" Yellow Top "DEEP CYCLE"
Cranking Amps- 625
Cold Cranking Amps- 500
Reserve- 70
Dimensions are 9.2"x 5"x 8.9"
Weight is approx. 27 lbs.
Battery has Top Post only with handle for easy installation
Optima 34R Orange Top (Top is now Red)
Cranking Amps- 980
Cold Cranking Amps- 800
Reserve- 110
Dimensions are 10"x 6.8"x 7.8"
Weight is approx. 38.8 lbs.
Battery has Top Post only (Reversed Terminals) with handle for easy installation
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From: Winter Park, Florida
Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
Wow, your poles are reversed. For the 350Z, you need the SC51RDA and you won't have to mess with the cables as they will go right on. Here's a pic of my car...
Wow, your poles are reversed. For the 350Z, you need the SC51RDA and you won't have to mess with the cables as they will go right on. Here's a pic of my car...
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From: Sydney Australia
Originally posted by mysilverz33
His poles aren't reversed, you just turned your battery around the other direction.
His poles aren't reversed, you just turned your battery around the other direction.
More info....
This page has more info....
Red top also has a 28 lb version...
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/optima/...verture-optima
Red top also has a 28 lb version...
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/optima/...verture-optima
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I just installed the Optima Yellow Top 51R. I got from the stereo shop where I had dynamat and vblock installed. I go with the philosophy of weight in / weight out, so it was a must buy after reading this thread.
The stock Bose sounds much better with the Nissan Motorsports grounding kit, dynamat and optima battery.
I just wanted to know the stock battery specs.
The stock Bose sounds much better with the Nissan Motorsports grounding kit, dynamat and optima battery.
I just wanted to know the stock battery specs.
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From: Duarte, Calif
Originally posted by shortcut3d
I just wanted to know the stock battery specs.
I just wanted to know the stock battery specs.
Weight 39 lb's
Group 35
CCA 575
RC 100
18 month free replacement
60-month limited warranty
Dealer cost $49.95
List price $69.99
Your price $55.00
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Misleading Thread - Setting it straight
Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
Part# 999M1-NB35C
Weight 39 lb's
Group 35
CCA 575
RC 100
18 month free replacement
60-month limited warranty
Dealer cost $49.95
List price $69.99
Your price $55.00
Part# 999M1-NB35C
Weight 39 lb's
Group 35
CCA 575
RC 100
18 month free replacement
60-month limited warranty
Dealer cost $49.95
List price $69.99
Your price $55.00
All that said, I'm still keeping mine. Just a little upset about the quoted weights.
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Re: Misleading Thread - Setting it straight
Originally posted by shortcut3d
All that said, I'm still keeping mine. Just a little upset about the quoted weights.
All that said, I'm still keeping mine. Just a little upset about the quoted weights.
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From: NorCal
Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
This may be partly my fault. The stuff I quoted above was for a Nissan factory replacement battery. I do not have a stock one out of a car on hand. I think the stock original battery may weigh more!!!
This may be partly my fault. The stuff I quoted above was for a Nissan factory replacement battery. I do not have a stock one out of a car on hand. I think the stock original battery may weigh more!!!
Is the replacement battery dry and/or maintenance free like the Optima battery?
I was very disappointed that the factory Nissan battery in their flagship car is not maintenance free. When I saw the fill lines on the factory battery, I decided that it was going to stay out. The weight savings, CCA, CA, etc. does not mean much when you have a cheap POS factory battery that should have never came on the car.
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Any luck with the stock battery CCA and Ah ratings? Alternatively the Ah rating for the replacement battery listed above (I'm assuming the replacement is better than the stock which is the usual practice).
Re: More info....
Originally posted by can350z
This page has more info....
Red top also has a 28 lb version...
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/optima/...verture-optima
This page has more info....
Red top also has a 28 lb version...
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/optima/...verture-optima
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From: Canada
Originally posted by trackstar
At some point, I plan on putting an Odyssey battery in. 15 lbs for $85? What is the stock battery, 45 lbs? Can't hurt to lighten up the front end
http://www.odysseyfactory.com/default.htm
At some point, I plan on putting an Odyssey battery in. 15 lbs for $85? What is the stock battery, 45 lbs? Can't hurt to lighten up the front end
http://www.odysseyfactory.com/default.htm
I just installed the 51R Yellow top Optima Battery.. I weighted both batteries..
OEM = 36lbs
Optima=26lbs
Total saving = 10lbs..
There you have it!
Other than that, the starting (cranking) power seems to be similar... I will definitely keep the Optima battery because it will last longer than the factory battery..
OEM = 36lbs
Optima=26lbs
Total saving = 10lbs..
There you have it!
Other than that, the starting (cranking) power seems to be similar... I will definitely keep the Optima battery because it will last longer than the factory battery..