tim5055
True Classic
Well, when I purchased the 86 from JimD one of the first things I did was replace the battery with an Optima Red Top as the existing "wet" battery had leaked and caused a little boo-boo in the frunk.
Of course, after I had the red top installed I noticed posts from Bob Brown saying it should be a deep cycle battery, meaning yellow top or blue top:sigh:
Here I am 3 1/2 years later and the battery is toast. My fault, too many times allowing the clock to drain the battery. I do have a trickle charger installed, but don't always use it. I have one cord and switch it between the X and it's stable mate in the garage. I guess it's time to just plug in a second cord......
Well, I started looking for a Yellow Top and most here say the group 34 fits (some say you can't get the cover on) so that pointed me to what I wanted. Yellow Top Group 34. Advance Auto Parts shows one in stock, $242 - ouch.
Googled around and found Amazon has the same battery for $181 with FREE shipping. I pay for Amazon Prime, but this is free for everyone.
Wait, Advance Auto Parts say they match prices..... I gave them a call and guess what, tehy only match prices they want to. I pointed out that their web site says them match (they include the shipping price in the match) but no, they won't match this one.
So, I should have a battery delivered Monday, no tax, no shipping right to my door. I swear, this one I will keep plugged in......
Of course, after I had the red top installed I noticed posts from Bob Brown saying it should be a deep cycle battery, meaning yellow top or blue top:sigh:
Here I am 3 1/2 years later and the battery is toast. My fault, too many times allowing the clock to drain the battery. I do have a trickle charger installed, but don't always use it. I have one cord and switch it between the X and it's stable mate in the garage. I guess it's time to just plug in a second cord......
Well, I started looking for a Yellow Top and most here say the group 34 fits (some say you can't get the cover on) so that pointed me to what I wanted. Yellow Top Group 34. Advance Auto Parts shows one in stock, $242 - ouch.
Googled around and found Amazon has the same battery for $181 with FREE shipping. I pay for Amazon Prime, but this is free for everyone.
Wait, Advance Auto Parts say they match prices..... I gave them a call and guess what, tehy only match prices they want to. I pointed out that their web site says them match (they include the shipping price in the match) but no, they won't match this one.
So, I should have a battery delivered Monday, no tax, no shipping right to my door. I swear, this one I will keep plugged in......