D35 (formely differentiated as D35/D35R, r stands for reversed posts), most people go for this because of its performance... but weighs the same as the stock battery.

D51R, some people go for this as a compromise if they want something lighter..

 

Godmans, I phoned Sam's this morning for some info and altho they have the yellow top Optima for $183.72 + Taxes, they do not allow guests...So you need to find a member.

Their price will give you some comparison tho. I do have a Costco membership but have not been there yet.

C.

 

I'm a member at Sam's...if you're anywhere near Richmond Hill, would be happy to help.

 

The problem is do they have that battery, I thought the D35r have been discontinue? If you don't find the battery will sam club order one?

 

Hey guys, sorry to bring this back from the dead but I'm looking for a battery now before winter really starts and I can't find any optimas locally or even any online places that will ship to Canada.

Anyone have any ideas where I can get a red top?

 

I just seen some red top Optima Batteries at Walmart and also at Costco.

 

Great thanks! Where exactly did you see them? I'm in Markham and have gone to both Costcos and all the Walmarts without any luck.

 

Well the walmart i was just at was in Pickering off of Brock road. Also the walmart at Warden and Eglington had them also.

 

Not sure if most WalMarts are the same but when I was looking they had them in the right dimentions to fit out cars but the terminals were reversed. I got mine from a local Euro performance shop since VW use the same optimas as we do. Something to try I guess. If you are hard up i could give you the shops # if you can't find one locally he might ship it to you. He was also cheaper than WalMart

 

Here is his web page
http://www.dasautohaus.ca/index1.htm

ask to speak with Chris.

 

Thanks for the help all. I picked up the last one at Walmart. They had 3 other sizes in red and 2 in blue. I guess they aren't stocking these any longer.

 

what is the plus side on switching to these batteries??? do you get better voltage or something?

 

Optima batteries are cell batteries.. better life span... can take on vibration... certain ones are Deep cycle (meant to be discharged all the time, even completely without any problems) ... yellow is deep cycle, blue has a deep cycle one as well. Red is for starting power.

Kinetiks are also great if your going insane with a sound system..

Specs should be carefully read before purchasing one since the model # represents the size, amp hours, terminal positions etc.

RED - for performance cars (starting power, not meant to be discharged completely all the time)
YELLOW - deep cycle + starting- audio, electronics etc.
BLUE - same **** as yellow, except the terminals are different, meant for boats/ marine.

I have had 3 yellow tops and 4 bluetops in total. never had a problem... The specs for the yellow top and bluetops are IDENTICAL... dont let the marketing fool you with the colors.. the bluetop has some extra terminals which are even better if your connecting other stuff straight to your battery.

I bought 3 bluetops (deep cycle) at walmart for 239$ + tax + recycling bull**** fee. I still have 1 left. I was originally going to put it in my G's trunk with an isolator but looks like that project can wait til next year.. So if anyone is looking for one, give me a shout. I'll let it go for 180$ cash.

p.s: you will need a terminal extension if you want to fit the bluetop in your G. About 3 inches for the positive terminal.

183$ for a yellowtop is a kickass deal... <---------------------- Anyone looking for an optima should really take advantage of that price... they are usually much more.

Another thing, if you don't mind the extra weight and want THE BEST deep cycle out there... check out the UB-8D AGM battery ... you won't be disappointed. will power anything in your car for hoursssssssssssssssssssssssssssss...

 

same voltage but more consistent throughout the entire range. eg. even when the batteries are discharged to like 20%, they will still provide clean starting power...

also they have higher CCA's then a regular battery but this # depends on the model.

BMW batteries are also REALLY good!! They have very high CCA and AH, especially the ones in the X6, X5 and 7 Series. if you can get your hands on one of these for cheap (not like 400$+), your set!! you will need to isolate it in the trunk since they will not fit. DOMO

 

^ thanks for explanation raM