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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Does anyone know how much these weight in comparison to a normal lead plate battery? Also does anyone know what their lifespan, ca, and cca are in comparison?

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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http://www.optimabatteries.com/optim...dtop/specs.php
Old Jun 5, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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i have the 34/78 good battery. ive had it for about a year now. took the stang off the road for the winter and the battery didnt even die in the cold when left for like a month
Old Jun 5, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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I have one in every vehicle I own, never had a problem, weight is about the same as a normal lead acid battery
Old Jun 5, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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id say the optimas are a good 10lbs heavier
Old Jun 5, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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I have a yellow top deep cycle, Been running it for 5 years now and never had any problems. Best battery I have ever run!!!! Getting ready to install 2 in my boat.
Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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the optima's are about the same weight and work great 2 years in mine with no issues and it hass 1000 cca
Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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diehard platinum in mine and i love it.
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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optima is the best battery you can get imo

had a friend run his for something like 8 yrs and its still running strong
Old Jun 6, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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optima used to be the best. but they changed something about 3yrs ago. the "new" optima only last about 2 maybe 3 years. they used to be all anyone would put ion their off road rigs.(back when i was rock crawling and stuff.) but now everyone says they suck. short out and dont keep a charge. i have an older one in my truck and its still kickin like new. there are some other batt. companies that have the same tech now. and from what i hear they are better than the new style optimas.

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