Warning against using Optima battery under seat

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Feb 7, 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..

Feb 7, 2007 | 04:23 PM

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I've always wondered what those little holes were for

Feb 7, 2007 | 04:38 PM

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

Feb 7, 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.

Feb 7, 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.

Feb 7, 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.

Feb 7, 2007 | 08:20 PM

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

Feb 7, 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...