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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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Heres a few I was checking out. Im probably better off in the long run getting something thats not 51R for my car becuase I will have this car only another then Ill be moving my stereo and everything to something else.

Batteries:

Everstart Maxx (Will have to goto walmart and check)
Probably the cheapest of the three.


Motomaster Nautilus Deep Cycle Battery - $119.99
750MCA, 205 minute RC 103 Amp Hours, not sealed


Orbital Cycle Extreme-Duty Battery - $169.99
750CCA, 50amp hour, deep cycle, sealed, unknown RC


Which do you think? It will be mounted in the trunk so should I worry about it venting hydrogen gas? The Orbital would be ok in that case, but the reserve capacity is much better on the other two, so its a tough call.

Thanks guys.
Old Oct 22, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Oh yeah, and please dont suggest optima or hawker, theyre even more expensive/out of my price range.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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optimas are 150 from costco or walmart....
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by vwtoby:
optimas are 150 from costco or walmart....
Red tops are $179.99, yellows $219.99 at costco here.

Orbitals are a great choice, they look pretty kool too.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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Next battery I get will be an Orbital.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Fever:
Next battery I get will be an Orbital.
I'd use the spiral cell technology...it's tightly fitted together so there is not voltage loss during deep bass notes. I have an Optima group 31, and it provides some pretty decent current to my amp when required.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Any good group 51R recommendations? Im not sure if Im going to be able to run with the second battery or not, maybe a deep cycle 51R would be enough, atleast then I wouldnt have to buy another set of battery termianls, and fuse and fuse holder besides.

Its a shame the orbital doesnt come in that size.
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