bad viper
Enthusiast
I hope it's not OEM !!!
For GTS, This will be the second replacement in 4 years.
For GTS, This will be the second replacement in 4 years.
What is the best replacement battery???
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94 RT/10 Black MAMBA
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It's not just about price!!!...The OPTIMA lasts 7-9 years. It can also go as long as 1 year in storage. NO, I REPEAT, NO MAINTENANCE...Very important issues to people who don't drive the car a lot.
Tom Friend
Enthusiast
My guess is he is talking about shelf life- when disconnected. The steady drain the PCM & stereo place upon the battery means that any battery will drain without a tender.
I replaced mine with a store-brand unit from Les Schwab- fit great, cranks over every time. 5 year warranty- that's better than the 14 months I got out of the OEM unit.
I replaced mine with a store-brand unit from Les Schwab- fit great, cranks over every time. 5 year warranty- that's better than the 14 months I got out of the OEM unit.
Matt M PA
Enthusiast
I have used Douglas batteries in my Vipers. They fit right, are priced right, and have a 2 year replacement warranty. They are maintenance free too. Why take a chance of the Optima "possibly" fitting?
Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder
Enthusiast
The battery tray to frame rail distance varies and on some cars top terminal batteries will not fit. Measure the distance between the frame and Battery tray first.
BWoodbury
Enthusiast
Hey Frank,
Real men don't need no stinking paper cups. We drink our Ripple straight out of the bottle!
Real men don't need no stinking paper cups. We drink our Ripple straight out of the bottle!
bad viper
Enthusiast
ok the Optima people said a #75-35 "should fit".
Has anyone used this one in a GTS?????????????
Has anyone used this one in a GTS?????????????
94 RT/10 Black MAMBA
Enthusiast
I discussed this issue at length last week with the Optima Rep at the Performance Parts Expo in Louisville last week. I specifically stated that I wanted the battery for my Viper. He gave me the impression that the "one year without charging" was in the car! Anyway check out their website at:
http://www.optimabattery.com/
http://www.optimabattery.com/
FRANK
Enthusiast
As far as I am concerned...a battery is a battery. I have seen brand new Interstates go bad after 1 year...I have seen Pep Boys Batteries last 7 years. When I buy batteries, I look for price. I wouldn't spend a penny over $60 for any battery for any car.
