Warning against using Optima battery under seat

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02-07-2007, 04:19 PM

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Why don't you just add vent tubes to the Optima?

it is possible, but it would involve some fabrication to make them match up to the optima..

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02-07-2007, 04:23 PM

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I've always wondered what those little holes were for

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02-07-2007, 04:38 PM

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Fabrication? Hardly. And you'll never see it if it'* under your seat.

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02-07-2007, 07:51 PM

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I've been thinking about adding vent tubes under my seat....not on the battery though...lol.

Special request from my wife.

But seriously, if you want an Optima, just adapt the vents.

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02-07-2007, 08:17 PM

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Fabrication? Hardly. And you'll never see it if it'* under your seat.

have you ever seen how the vents connect to the battery bill? there definately be some fabrication... both vents are held on by tension, and i doubt the optima ones are in the same position.

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02-07-2007, 08:18 PM

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Somebody shoot a pic of an OEM battery under the seat and let'* figger this one out. Optima'* are alot more than just a cool factor. A solution would be good.

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02-07-2007, 08:20 PM

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I gotta believe there'* a way. With all the ability and knowledge we have here....

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02-07-2007, 08:22 PM

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I've found the AC/Delco battery much cheaper than the Interstate.

Interstate is trying to get me to stock their batteries, but the AC/Delco'* are still cheaper for me...