Optima Gel Batteries

[brendanshort]

Hey

Anyone use an Optima or Optima style gel battery in their HSGR? Or does anyone have any experience with these batteries?

When I was into the massive stereo in your car phase a few years ago, I remember these were a must have item.


At the end of the day, are they worth the money over standard batteries?

 

[vuonguz]

hey man, i know a person using it for their evo6 an man that battery can last awhile 12hours straight pumping and they were running everything of an alpine, so if your into the soundsystem i guess its worth it...

 

[MattL]

I run one, or will be as of next week. Great batteries! Can't fault them really.

They last a long time, can be mounted any which way you want, just depends if you can justify $500

 

[Dean]

I run an Optima D34 Yellow Top, its been going strong for 3years now.
Once I left my lights on for well over 8hours, went back, and it wouldnt crank over. Left the car overnight, went back the next morning and it cranked over.
I run a big system too, 2200watt rms.
Definitely worth the $350 I spent for it.

 

[Lister]

Been using this for over 2 years

Zero issues with charging, running, or leaving parked up.

 

[dj_konix]

thats same that i use and it seems to run well but they dont like going flat i have been told

 

[EVOCPE]

I was using an Optima D34 battery for 6 months then it fugged up, 1 of the cells i was told so i tossed it in the recycle bin.... i dunno if it was a fault from the manufacturer or something

I might look for 1 of those Pulse batteries, JB where do u pick them up from?

 

[Lister]

Got it through Autobarn

 

[EVOCPE]

Cool i'll go check them out tomorrow, my mate works there

What model did u get??

 

[brendanshort]

Awesome, it looks like something that is a good investment.

 

[Paul]

AFAIK, autobarn no longer deal with Pulse anymore. I was looking to get the PHB400 over two years ago now and Autobarn were phasing out the Pulse batteries and bringing in Optima from memory.

That said, i got an Odyssey PC680 via special order through Autobarn..

 

[dj_konix]

i got my pulsa battery from Auto Addiction

 

[EVOCPE]

I need something roughly the same size as the D34, Odyssey make the PC1230 or the PC1500 but are around $150 more than the Optima batteries might just get an Optima again

 

[MattL]

Autboarn still deals with Pulse it just depends if it's a code B, C or D on the systems.

B = Base
C = Core
D = Do Not Order

If you're unsure, ask a staff member to check it up in GLOBAL and see if it's available.

 

[Dean]

Dont know where you bought it from Mike, but the D34 should've come with a 3 year warranty!

 

[MatS]

AFAIK optima had a bad batch of batteries for a few years (specificly the D34's)

I had one in my old car for ~6 years without a fault...

Then several of my mates bought them for their cars (after seeing mine last so long) and had them fail within 6 months. Optima didn't even question the claim and just replaced them. But for some of them they failed a 2nd and 3rd time...

I got a VERY good deal on soundstream branded battery (rebadged odyessy) and it's been going great for 2 years now (and i've run it flat a few times with lights left on :S). It fitted nicely into the factory tray also

 

[EVOCPE]

Unfortunately my D34 was purchased under the books so i didnt get a reciept otherwise i would have sent it back to manufacturer

The guys who tested my battery is an Optima dealer

 

[brisvr4]

My Pulse battery died after a couple of years and I got a no name one from these guys.
Clicky
Way cheaper, same battery, works a treat!

 

[to4garret]

i brought a D34 from battery world, had it replaced once under warranty, which is no questions asked 3 years. was fairly cheap for a retail place.

once thing with them. never, ever, ever, ever let them go 100% flat.

oh, they are fucking heavy.

 

[to4garret]

just to add, i have a red top, would buy a yellow top if i had my time again.