Optima source - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ScottyS · 2011-04-06, 10:16 AM

So, where has everyone been buying their Optimas lately?

Kevin M · 2011-04-06, 11:48 AM

I'm going to guess the internets, but talk to Cory first- he has a generic (or more accurately, non-Optima branded) version in his car that has lasted years and cost about half what an Optima usually costs.

Dean · 2011-04-06, 11:49 AM

Costco or Walmart.

sperry · 2011-04-06, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin M

I'm going to guess the internets, but talk to Cory first- he has a generic (or more accurately, non-Optima branded) version in his car that has lasted years and cost about half what an Optima usually costs.

Is it an Exide Orbital? I had one in the SVX for a while... it lasted longer than a Red Top. But the SVX demolishes gel cell batteries because of some crap about bad power frequency or something from the alternator. My plain old wet cell battery that in there now has latest 3 times longer than any gel cell had in the past.

I've just bought my Optimas from Kragen/O'Reilly since every time I need one, I need one right now to get the car started.

k-dogg39 · 2011-04-06, 12:55 PM

I got mine a while ago from Summit.

Kevin M · 2011-04-06, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Is it an Exide Orbital?

That sounds right.

MPREZIV · 2011-04-08, 08:18 PM

Yes, Exide Orbital.

ScottyS · 2011-04-09, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Yes, Exide Orbital.

Cool, thanks guys. The wife left the ignition on in the LSi and pretty much killed the old red top in there. I'll try an Orbital.

Kevin M · 2011-04-09, 06:27 PM

$127 shipped from Amazon. Not bad.

Dean · 2011-04-09, 09:11 PM

I think that is who Costco carries.

rory_a · 2011-04-16, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Is it an Exide Orbital? I had one in the SVX for a while... it lasted longer than a Red Top. But the SVX demolishes gel cell batteries because of some crap about bad power frequency or something from the alternator. My plain old wet cell battery that in there now has latest 3 times longer than any gel cell had in the past.

I've just bought my Optimas from Kragen/O'Reilly since every time I need one, I need one right now to get the car started.

Quoted because I've just recycled all three of my red tops. The walmart replacement I picked up two years ago for one of the cars is still going strong, considering it gets started twice a year and never charged, that's not bad. Batteries hate me

2011-04-06, 10:16 AM	#1
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Optima source So, where has everyone been buying their Optimas lately? __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2011-04-06, 11:48 AM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm going to guess the internets, but talk to Cory first- he has a generic (or more accurately, non-Optima branded) version in his car that has lasted years and cost about half what an Optima usually costs. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-04-06, 11:49 AM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Costco or Walmart. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-04-08, 08:18 PM	#7
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Yes, Exide Orbital. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2011-04-09, 06:27 PM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	$127 shipped from Amazon. Not bad. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-04-06, 12:55 PM	#5
k-dogg39 Little Slugger Real Name: Kevin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Lake Tahoe, NV Posts: 777 Car: 05 WRB STI Wagon/00 BRP GC Sedan Class: 39 TSM I'm not crazy, I'm just passionate!	I got mine a while ago from Summit.

2011-04-09, 09:11 PM	#10
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I think that is who Costco carries. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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