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sarah Just got MTs
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 466
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: To Optima or not...
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My Optimas finally need replacing. many yrs down the line, lots of hard work, running at -50C, standing around with constant drain for weeks on end..etc etc.
Do I buy new Optimas or do I go for something cheap? Previously always rang OEM stuff last ones cost £35 each and seemed OK.
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jonkem Just got MTs
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Odometer: 389 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
1989 Isuzu Trooper
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject:
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I went for AGMs after hearing a few negative comments about spirals.
I've run 2 Banner AGMs on my comp Trooper for a couple of years with no problems whatsoever.
CCA of around 750 each and last time £100 from Frogs Island or £140 from good factors.
Probably worth using standard if you're not winching or using heavy load too much, save a bundle of cash!
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Roger Mud Obsessed
Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Odometer: 2050 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:
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When I replaced the Shogun battery after 6 years, the best deal I could get was an OEM from a Mitsi. dealer.
I have always gone for budget batteries on the Yota. Present one's are Unipart and they have been in about 3 years. Previous one's were from the Lucas Shop, 3 year warranty, no markings and they lasted 6 years.
I see no point in buying overblown, overrated, overpriced and overhere batteries.
Roger
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sarah Just got MTs
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 466
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:
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Thanks for pretty much backing up what I was thinking. the OEM Yota ones were fine, didnt last anything like the length the Optima's have though. I've no complaints the Optimas have been brilliant and I run everything including two winches off main units as no space for any additional ones. I'll take a look around at prices/warranties
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Anthony BathMat Rushton Mud Obsessed
Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Odometer: 3749 Location: Wigan Near Manc
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:
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if your happy with them and you know they have stood up to the abuse...
then why not get them again?
especially if your happy with them
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sarah Just got MTs
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 466
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:58 am Post subject:
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Yes you are right and the plan was to replace the Optimas. The reason for the post was that a couple of people have made comments about them and I wanted to see if these were substantiated by anyone on here... they're not so I shall replace.
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Roger Mud Obsessed
Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Odometer: 2050 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:
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Sarah
Two friends of mine had optima's. Both failed within 18 months.
Roger
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sarah Just got MTs
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject:
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Thanks Roger - can't remember what the warranty is on them but know they reckon they should last 3 times std battery - 5-7yrs.
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jonkem Just got MTs
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Odometer: 389 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
1989 Isuzu Trooper
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:
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Sarah,
I'll add to what Roger has said. I personally know of 3 vehicles that have had failures, admittedly they were all heavy users but that was the blurb when they came out wasn't it?
The rest I have heard is second & third hand tales of total failures on stage.
Jon
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mike. Mud Obsessed
Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Odometer: 4010 Location: wirral
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:13 pm Post subject:
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i have used bosch silver batteries (available quite cheap from costco) on my 4x4's and plant. brilliant batteries, had 2 together on my winched sammy that stood up well to the abuse. put one on a dumper that would never start, no trouble since even after no use through the winter.
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Dave 2000 Gate Opener
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Odometer: 39 Location: Spain
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:
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Two yellow top Optima's one for starting and one for winch/fridge/inverter, decent 100 amp alternator ect and no problems about two years now on my Disco.
I may keep them when I get rid of the car and put them on an 80.
regards
Dave
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Kitesurf Difflock Royalty
Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Odometer: 14197 Location: Luton, Beds
1994 Toyota Surf
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:
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Does this mean you are no longer selling up then Sarah?
I have learned over the years that standard batteries only die if they are left discharged for long periods. I invested in a couple of those little solar trickle chargers - one for the caravan leasure battery and one for the top of the dash on the Surf for when it is parked up for long periods. I can't say whether it has made a difference on the Surf (any excuse to drive it ) but it has saved the leasure battery on the wally trolley.
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