optima battery in sedan?

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Sep 8, 2006 | 09:30 PM
  #106  
Anybody know the specs on the OEM sedan battery? I know it's an 80D26L, but i find CCA specs anywhere from 445 to 582, and Ah from 40 to 55. I'm not running any ICE other than a couple extra gauges, just want a lighter replacement battery...but I need to know the OE specs first so I know which Optima/Odyssey to get. Thanks.
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Sep 8, 2006 | 09:50 PM
  #107  
Check the manual. I'm almost positive it's in there.
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Sep 9, 2006 | 10:24 AM
  #108  
Quote: Anybody know the specs on the OEM sedan battery? I know it's an 80D26L, but i find CCA specs anywhere from 445 to 582, and Ah from 40 to 55. I'm not running any ICE other than a couple extra gauges, just want a lighter replacement battery...but I need to know the OE specs first so I know which Optima/Odyssey to get. Thanks.
this whole thread is about which optima battery will fit. You only have two choices in yellow tops so just do the reading.
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Sep 9, 2006 | 02:45 PM
  #109  
Just installed my D35 last week, works great, thanks everyone who helped me out!!
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Sep 10, 2006 | 12:34 AM
  #110  
Quote: this whole thread is about which optima battery will fit. You only have two choices in yellow tops so just do the reading.
I guess I should have been a bit more specific; I'm relocating my battery to the trunk, so I'm not concerned about fitment. I just want the lightest battery possible within OEM specs. At this point I'm considering running two Optima 6v batteries in series for better wieght distribution.
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Sep 12, 2006 | 07:28 PM
  #111  
Optima D34/78
After reading the threads regarding Optima batteries, I am still not clear if my Optima D34/78 will fit in my G35 coupe. Want to intall a system and already have this battery from my previous car. Do I need an extender? If so, does anyone know where i can purchase one?
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Sep 13, 2006 | 07:49 AM
  #112  
Quote: After reading the threads regarding Optima batteries, I am still not clear if my Optima D34/78 will fit in my G35 coupe. Want to intall a system and already have this battery from my previous car. Do I need an extender? If so, does anyone know where i can purchase one?
The easiest way to see if it will fit is to pull out the battery that is there now and see if the Optoma that you already have will fit.
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Sep 13, 2006 | 10:44 PM
  #113  
Quote: After reading the threads regarding Optima batteries, I am still not clear if my Optima D34/78 will fit in my G35 coupe. Want to intall a system and already have this battery from my previous car. Do I need an extender? If so, does anyone know where i can purchase one?
They have this new high-tech device called a ruler or tape measure now. I think they teach operation at most community colleges. (We need a smiley for smart-****! My pain meds are really rocking tonight!)
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Sep 13, 2006 | 11:10 PM
  #114  
Quote: They have this new high-tech device called a ruler or tape measure now. I think they teach operation at most community colleges. (We need a smiley for smart-****! My pain meds are really rocking tonight!)

I am new to this forum and don't need smart remarks. If you don't have anything to add that is helpful then please don't post at all.
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Sep 15, 2006 | 09:34 PM
  #115  
Quote: I am new to this forum and don't need smart remarks. If you don't have anything to add that is helpful then please don't post at all.
If you don`t need smart remarks, don`t ask stupid questions. Do you not understand the concept of smilies to indicate jokes? Perhaps the comment telling you to test fit the battery was more illuminating for your mystery. Personally, I would rather move a ruler than a battery, but, to each his own. Grow up. If you are so easily offended, you will have a rough time in life.
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Sep 16, 2006 | 07:49 PM
  #116  
please step up the intelligence quotient
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Oct 23, 2006 | 04:49 PM
  #117  
Just an update. I finally got around to installing it. On their website, they mention that a bracket is included. Make sure you get it. Or else the battery is too small for the hold downs to work. Unless you rig a big spacer or something. But fits fine and works well.

Quote: Correct. But I can't find them in stock and it's backordered. I'm going with the Red 35. 33lbs and plenty of power. I don't have a huge system
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Oct 23, 2006 | 05:07 PM
  #118  
Good point. I was not able to use the hold-down with my current battery.
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Oct 23, 2006 | 05:11 PM
  #119  
For reference. See in the notes below. The bracket actually comes with a large bracket with one small add on at the bottom. I tried using both but it was too tall. Remove the small one and it's perfect. When I first received the battery, it didn't come with one so I had to ask for it after the fact. Might save time to make sure you ask for the bracket specifically when ordering.

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/schema_35.asp
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Oct 23, 2006 | 06:04 PM
  #120  
Quote: you will want the D35R yellow top. It will fit fine and you will be happy with the voltage.

damn, that must be nice for you amp
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